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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Draft 2021-2025 Section 309 Assessment & Strategy

Every five years, states and territories are encouraged to conduct self-assessments of their coastal management programs to determine problems and enhancement opportunities within each of the nine enhancement areas—and to assess the effectiveness of existing management efforts to address identified problems.

https://ecology.wa.gov/washington-coastal-zone-management-section-309-ass

Whatcom County Exhibit A Code Title 20 Zoning Amendments

This documents shows proposed changes to the Whatcom County Code Title 20 Zoning

https://ecology.wa.gov/whacoexa

Whatcom County BAS Report 2005

Report that is used in designating and protectic critical areas in Whatcom County

https://ecology.wa.gov/whacobasrep2005

Waste 2 Resources Advisory Committee Roster

Current membership roster for the Waste 2 Resources Advisory Committee

https://ecology.wa.gov/w2racmembership

Whatcom County BAS Report 2017

Report that is used in designating and protectic critical areas in Whatcom County

https://ecology.wa.gov/whacobasrep2017

Whatcom County Resolution 2016-039

Official actions of elected officials that they intend to adopt an SMP after Ecology approval

https://ecology.wa.gov/whacores2016_039

Whatcom County Chapter 16.16 Critical Areas Regulations

Mark up version to show proposed changes to Whatcom County Critical Areas Regulations

https://ecology.wa.gov/whacochp16_16_2017

Vader Locally Adopted Shoreline Master Program

A Shoreline Master Program adopted by a city or county but not yet formally approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/vader-locally-adopted-shoreline-master-program

Vader Ordinance 2015-04

Official actions of elected officials to adopt or amend local policies

https://ecology.wa.gov/vader-ordinance-2015-04

Whatcom County Ordinance 2017-077

Official actions of elected officials to adopt or amend local policies

https://ecology.wa.gov/whacoord2017_0177adpt2017caoupdt

Vader Public Participation Plan

Document that describes how the local jurisdiction will keep the public involved in the SMP update process

https://ecology.wa.gov/vader-public-participation-plan

Vader Restoration Plan

This plan describes opportunities to restore ecological functions.

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

Vader Shoreline Environment Designation Map

Shoreline Environment Designation map, which overlays on local zoning

https://ecology.wa.gov/vader-shoreline-environment-designation-map

Vader Shoreline Management Strategy/Use Analysis

Purpose of this document is to conduct an analysis to estimate the future demand for shoreline space and potential use conflicts

https://ecology.wa.gov/vader-shoreline-management-strategy-use-analysis

Wahkiakum County SMP August 5 1992

Wahkiakum County SMP including limited amendment of August 1992

https://ecology.wa.gov/wahkiakumcountysmp

Wapato Approved SMP - Yakima County Regional SMP January 2010

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/wapato-approved-smp-yakima-county-regional-smp-j

Wenatchee Approved SMP October 2014

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/wenatchee-approved-smp-october-2014

West Richland Approved SMP March 2016

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/west-richland-approved-smp-march-2016

Westport Approved SMP May 2017

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/westport-approved-smp-may-2017

Westport Critical Areas Regulations May 2017

Development regulations in Westport's critical areas and natural resource lands

https://ecology.wa.gov/westport-critical-areas-regulations-may-2017