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Shoreline Substantial Development PermitWhat is the Purpose of this Permit?A written permit issued by local government for development on shorelines. Many types of development are exempt from this permit requirement. Shorelines are listed in RCW 90.58.030 (definitions), WAC 173-18 (streams), WAC 173-20 (lakes), and WAC 173-22 (wetlands). See links below. After completion of the local process the permits are sent to Ecology for filing but Ecology does not have authority to approve or deny them. For more information about the Shoreline Management Act, please go to the home page link noted below. What Activities Require this Permit?All non-exempt developments and uses exceeding $5,000 (for private residential docks in salt water - $2,500; in fresh water - $10,000) fair market value as defined in RCW 90.58.030(3) and WAC 173-27-030(8). How Much Will this Permit Cost?Established by each local government. Ecology does not charge any filing fee. Do I Need to Include Anything with my Application?Established by each local government. The minimum required information is listed in WAC 173-27-180. Is the Decision on my Permit Dependent on Anything Besides the Information in my Application?Compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) may be required. Permit Time Frame:Permit time frame is determined by each local government. Ecology will inform local governments and permit applicants in writing of Substantial Development Permit (SDP) filing dates within seven calendar days of Ecology receiving the local government’s final SDP decision or the final SDP. Where do I Submit my Application?Determined by each local government. How Long is my Permit Valid?Determined by local government in accordance with RCW 90.58.143. What is the Appeal Process for the Permit?Each local government may establish its own appeal process. Appeal may then be made to the Shorelines Hearings Board (SHB) within 21-days of the "filing date" as defined by RCW 90.58.140(6). SHB decisions may be appealed to the courts. Notes / Comments:Substantial Development Permits are reviewed against the criteria in the local Shoreline Master Program and state criteria in WAC 173-27-150. Legal Authority:Links:
Statewide Contact:Local Government - City or County |
