Sammamish shoreline master program: locally initiated amendment
Public comment requested Nov. 12 to Dec. 13, 2025 at 5 p.m.
We are seeking public comment on the city of Sammamish's shoreline master program (SMP) locally initiated amendment.
The locally initiated amendment was adopted by the Sammamish City Council on May 6, 2025. It addresses several topics, including:
- Updating the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) with the requirements to utilize the most current, accurate, and complete scientific or technical information available in WAC 173-26-201(2)(a) into the SMP. The SMP will need to reference the updated code in the SMP.
The city's proposed SMP amendment will be reviewed against the requirements of the Shoreline Management Act and the Shoreline Master Program Guidelines. Based on our review, we will decide whether to:
- Approve the program as is.
- Approve with recommended changes.
- Send the proposed program back to the city with required changes to meet statutory and rule requirements. Recommended changes may also be included with the required changes.
Public comment period
Opens: Nov. 12, 2025
Closes: Dec. 13, 2025, at 5 p.m.
All interested parties are invited to provide comment during the public comment period. There are several ways to provide comments. You only need to submit your comments once.
Submit written comments:
Heather Bush
Washington Department of Ecology
Southwest Regional Office
PO Box 47775
Olympia, WA 98504-7775
Heather.Bush@ecy.wa.gov
425-417-6982
Comments must be received no later than Dec. 13, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Documents for public review and comment
Note: all documents are PDF
- Locally Adopted SMP amendment
- Background Documents
paper copies are available by appointment at the following location:
Heather Bush
Washington Department of Ecology
Southwest Regional Office
300 Desmond Drive SE
Lacey, WA 98503
Heather.Bush@ecy.wa.gov
425-417-6982
Next steps: Response to public comment and decision
A summary of comments will be posted here a few weeks after the comment period closes. We will also post the city's response to comments and a notice of our decision when they become available. Please check back.