Regulations & Permits

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We oversee many state and federal laws designed to protect Washington's land, air, and water. See our laws, rules, & rulemaking page for more information about our current rules and rulemaking.

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Addendum: Detailed information about Washington’s ocean resources and uses

Addendum to accompany Director Maia Bellon's statement against offshore oil drilling in Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/addendum-detailed-information-about-washington-s

Appeal Decisions

Summary of selected Washington appellate court decisions related to shorelines.

https://ecology.wa.gov/appeal-decisions

Adams County Approved SMP April 2016

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/adams-county-approved-smp-april-2016

Anacortes Approved SMP September 2010

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/anacortes-approved-smp-september-2010

Arlington Appendix A: Shoreline Environmental Designation Map

Shoreline Environment Designation maps, which are overlays on local zoning

https://ecology.wa.gov/arlington-appendix-a-shoreline-environmental-desi

Arlington Approved SMP August 2012

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/arlington-approved-smp-august-2012

Asotin County - SEWA Approved SMP March 2017

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/asotin-county-sewa-approved-smp-march-2017

Asotin County SEWA Shoreline Envrionmental Designation Maps

Shoreline Environment Designation maps, which are overlays on local zoning

https://ecology.wa.gov/asotin-county-sewa-shoreline-envrionmental-designa

Auburn Approved SMP May 2009

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/auburn-approved-smp-may-2009

Auburn Shoreline Environmental Designation Map

Shoreline Environment Designation maps, which are overlays on local zoning

https://ecology.wa.gov/auburn-shoreline-environmental-designation-map

Bainbridge Island Approved SMP July 2014

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/bainbridge-island-approved-smp-july-2014

Bainbridge Island Ordinance 2014-04

Official action of the local jurisdiction adopting the State Approved SMP

https://ecology.wa.gov/bainbridge-island-ordinance-2014-04

Battle Ground Approved SMP December 2012

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/battle-ground-approved-smp-december-2012

Beaux Arts Village Approved SMP August 2014

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/beaux-arts-village-approved-smp-august-2014

Bellingham Approved SMP February 2013

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/bellingham-approved-smp-february-2013

Aberdeen's Letter Accepting Changes

Letter from Aberdeen letting Ecology know what changes they accepted and which they may have submitted alternative language

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-s-letter-accepting-changes

Bellingham Development Regulation Table

Part of the Bellingham Approved SMP which lays out setbacks, buffers, and height restrictions for shoreline properties

https://ecology.wa.gov/bellingham-development-regulation-table

Bellingham Restoration Plan

This plan describes opportunities to restore ecological functions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/bellingham-restoration-plan

Benton City Approved SMP March 2015

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/benton-city-approved-smp-march-2015

Benton County Approved SMP February 2015

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/benton-county-approved-smp-february-2015