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WA Rev Code § 90.58.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.070 - Local governments to submit letters of intent—Department to act upon failure of local government.

RCW 90.58.070 Local governments to submit letters of intent—Department to act upon failure of local government.(1) Local governments are directed with regard to shorelines of the state in their various jurisdictions to submit to the director of the department, within six months from June 1, 1971, letters stating that they propose to complete an inventory and develop master programs for these shorelines as provided for in RCW 90.58.080.(2) If any local government fails to submit a letter as provided in subsection (1) of this section, or fails to adopt a master program for the shorelines of the state within its jurisdiction in accordance with the time schedule provided in this chapter, the department shall carry out the requirements of RCW 90.58.080 and adopt a master program for the shorelines of the state within the jurisdiction of the local government.[ 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 90.58.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.110 - Development of program within two or more adjacent local government jurisdictions—Development of program in segments, when.

RCW 90.58.110 Development of program within two or more adjacent local government jurisdictions—Development of program in segments, when.(1) Whenever it shall appear to the director that a master program should be developed for a region of the shorelines of the state which includes lands and waters located in two or more adjacent local government jurisdictions, the director shall designate such region and notify the appropriate units of local government thereof. It shall be the duty of the notified units to develop cooperatively an inventory and master program in accordance with and within the time provided in RCW 90.58.080.(2) At the discretion of the department, a local government master program may be adopted in segments applicable to particular areas so that immediate attention may be given to those areas of the shorelines of the state in most need of a use regulation.[ 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 90.58.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.120 - Adoption of rules, programs, etc., subject to RCW 34.05.310 through 34.05.395—Public hearings, notice of—Public inspection after approval or adoption.

RCW 90.58.120 Adoption of rules, programs, etc., subject to RCW 34.05.310 through 34.05.395—Public hearings, notice of—Public inspection after approval or adoption.All rules, regulations, designations, and guidelines, issued by the department, and master programs and amendments adopted by the department pursuant to RCW 90.58.070(2) or * 90.58.090(4) shall be adopted or approved in accordance with the provisions of RCW 34.05.310 through 34.05.395 insofar as such provisions are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. In addition:(1) Prior to the adoption by the department of a master program, or portion thereof pursuant to RCW 90.58.070(2) or * 90.58.090(4), at least one public hearing shall be held in each county affected by a program or portion thereof for the purpose of obtaining the views and comments of the public. Notice of each such hearing shall be published at least once in each of the three weeks immediately preceding the hearing in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county in which the hearing is to be held.(2) All guidelines, regulations, designations, or master programs adopted or approved under this chapter shall be available for public inspection at the office of the department or the appropriate county and city. The terms "adopt" and "approve" for purposes of this section, shall include modifications and rescission of guidelines.[ 1995 c 347 § 308; 1989 c 175 § 182; 1975 1st ex.s. c 182 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 12.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 90.58.090 was amended by 2003 c 321 § 3, changing subsection (4) to subsection (5).Finding—Severability—Part headings and table of contents not law—1995 c 347: See notes following RCW 36.70A.470.Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 90.58.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.130 - Involvement of all persons and entities having interest, means.

RCW 90.58.130 Involvement of all persons and entities having interest, means.To insure that all persons and entities having an interest in the guidelines and master programs developed under this chapter are provided with a full opportunity for involvement in both their development and implementation, the department and local governments shall:(1) Make reasonable efforts to inform the people of the state about the shoreline management program of this chapter and in the performance of the responsibilities provided in this chapter, shall not only invite but actively encourage participation by all persons and private groups and entities showing an interest in shoreline management programs of this chapter; and(2) Invite and encourage participation by all agencies of federal, state, and local government, including municipal and public corporations, having interests or responsibilities relating to the shorelines of the state. State and local agencies are directed to participate fully to insure that their interests are fully considered by the department and local governments.[ 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 90.58.143 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.143 - Time requirements—Substantial development permits, variances, conditional use permits.

RCW 90.58.143 Time requirements—Substantial development permits, variances, conditional use permits.(1) The time requirements of this section shall apply to all substantial development permits and to any development authorized pursuant to a variance or conditional use permit authorized under this chapter. Upon a finding of good cause, based on the requirements and circumstances of the project proposed and consistent with the policy and provisions of the master program and this chapter, local government may adopt different time limits from those set forth in subsections (2) and (3) of this section as a part of action on a substantial development permit.(2) Construction activities shall be commenced or, where no construction activities are involved, the use or activity shall be commenced within two years of the effective date of a substantial development permit. However, local government may authorize a single extension for a period not to exceed one year based on reasonable factors, if a request for extension has been filed before the expiration date and notice of the proposed extension is given to parties of record on the substantial development permit and to the department.(3) Authorization to conduct construction activities shall terminate five years after the effective date of a substantial development permit. However, local government may authorize a single extension for a period not to exceed one year based on reasonable factors, if a request for extension has been filed before the expiration date and notice of the proposed extension is given to parties of record and to the department.(4) The effective date of a substantial development permit shall be the date of filing as provided in RCW 90.58.140(6). The permit time periods in subsections (2) and (3) of this section do not include the time during which a use or activity was not actually pursued due to the pendency of administrative appeals or legal actions or due to the need to obtain any other government permits and approvals for the development that authorize the development to proceed, including all reasonably related administrative or legal actions on any such permits or approvals.[ 1997 c 429 § 51; 1996 c 62 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—1997 c 429: See note following RCW 36.70A.3201.
WA Rev Code § 90.58.147 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.147 - Substantial development permit—Exemption for projects to improve fish or wildlife habitat or fish passage.

RCW 90.58.147 Substantial development permit—Exemption for projects to improve fish or wildlife habitat or fish passage.(1) A public or private project that is designed to improve fish or wildlife habitat or fish passage shall be exempt from the substantial development permit requirements of this chapter when all of the following apply:(a) The project has been approved by the department of fish and wildlife or, for forest practices hydraulic projects within the scope of RCW 77.55.181, the department of natural resources if the local government notification provisions of RCW 77.55.181 are satisfied;(b) The project has received hydraulic project approval by the department of fish and wildlife pursuant to chapter 77.55 RCW or approval of a forest practices hydraulic project within the scope of RCW 77.55.181 from the department of natural resources if the local government notification provisions of RCW 77.55.181 are satisfied; and(c) The local government has determined that the project is substantially consistent with the local shoreline master program. The local government shall make such determination in a timely manner and provide it by letter to the project proponent.(2) Fish habitat enhancement projects that conform to the provisions of RCW 77.55.181 are determined to be consistent with local shoreline master programs.(3) Public projects for the primary purpose of fish passage improvement or fish passage barrier removal are exempt from the substantial development permit requirements of this chapter.[ 2021 c 289 § 2; 2019 c 150 § 2; 2003 c 39 § 49; 1998 c 249 § 4; 1995 c 333 § 1.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Report—Effective date—1998 c 249: See notes following RCW 77.55.181.
WA Rev Code § 90.58.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.150 - Selective commercial timber cutting, when.

RCW 90.58.150 Selective commercial timber cutting, when.With respect to timber situated within two hundred feet abutting landward of the ordinary high water mark within shorelines of statewide significance, the department or local government shall allow only selective commercial timber cutting, so that no more than thirty percent of the merchantable trees may be harvested in any ten year period of time: PROVIDED, That other timber harvesting methods may be permitted in those limited instances where the topography, soil conditions or silviculture practices necessary for regeneration render selective logging ecologically detrimental: PROVIDED FURTHER, That clear cutting of timber which is solely incidental to the preparation of land for other uses authorized by this chapter may be permitted.[ 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 90.58.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.160 - Prohibition against seabed mining for hard minerals and surface drilling for oil or gas, where.

RCW 90.58.160 Prohibition against seabed mining for hard minerals and surface drilling for oil or gas, where.(1) Seabed mining for hard minerals and surface drilling for oil or gas is prohibited in the waters of Puget Sound north to the Canadian boundary and the Strait of Juan de Fuca seaward from the ordinary high water mark and on all lands within one thousand feet landward from said mark.(2)(a) For purposes of this section, "hard minerals" means natural deposits of valuable minerals including, but not limited to, metals and placer deposits of metals, nonmetallic minerals, gemstones, ores, sediments, gold, silver, copper, lead, iron, manganese, silica, chrome, platinum, tungsten, zirconium, titanium, garnet, and phosphorus.(b) "Hard minerals" does not include rock, gravel, sand, silt, coal, or hydrocarbons.[ 2021 c 181 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 90.58.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.170 - Shorelines hearings board—Established—Members—Chair—Quorum for decision—Expenses of members.

RCW 90.58.170 Shorelines hearings board—Established—Members—Chair—Quorum for decision—Expenses of members.A shorelines hearings board sitting as a quasi-judicial body is hereby established within the environmental and land use hearings office under *RCW 43.21B.005. The shorelines hearings board shall be made up of six members: Three members shall be members of the pollution control hearings board; two members, one appointed by the association of Washington cities and one appointed by the association of county commissioners, both to serve at the pleasure of the associations; and the commissioner of public lands or his or her designee. The chair of the pollution control hearings board shall be the chair of the shorelines hearings board. Except as provided in RCW 90.58.185, a decision must be agreed to by at least four members of the board to be final. The members of the shorelines hearings board shall receive the compensation, travel, and subsistence expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 2013 c 23 § 614; 1994 c 253 § 1; 1988 c 128 § 76; 1979 ex.s. c 47 § 6; 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 17.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 43.21B.005 was amended by 2010 c 210 § 4, changing the "environmental hearings office" to the "environmental and land use hearings office", effective July 1, 2011.Intent—1979 ex.s. c 47: See note following RCW 43.21B.005.
WA Rev Code § 90.58.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.175 - Rules and regulations.

RCW 90.58.175 Rules and regulations.The shorelines hearings board may adopt rules and regulations governing the administrative practice and procedure in and before the board.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 203 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 90.58.185 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.185 - Appeals involving single-family residences, involving penalties of fifteen thousand dollars or less, or other designated cases—Composition of board—Rules to expedite appeals.

RCW 90.58.185 Appeals involving single-family residences, involving penalties of fifteen thousand dollars or less, or other designated cases—Composition of board—Rules to expedite appeals.(1) In the case of an appeal involving a single-family residence or appurtenance to a single-family residence, including a dock or pier designed to serve a single-family residence, appeals involving a penalty of fifteen thousand dollars or less, or other cases designated by the chair of the hearings board, the request for review may be heard by a panel of three board members, at least one and not more than two of whom shall be members of the pollution control hearings board. Two members of the three must agree to issue a final decision of the board. In designating appeals for review by panels of three hearings board members, the chair shall consider factors such as the complexity and precedential nature of the case and the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of using a short board versus a full board.(2) The board shall define by rule alternative processes to expedite appeals, including those involving a single-family residence or appurtenance to a single-family residence, including a dock or pier designed to serve a single-family residence, or involving a penalty of fifteen thousand dollars or less. These alternatives may include: Mediation, upon agreement of all parties; submission of testimony by affidavit; or other forms that may lead to less formal and faster resolution of appeals.[ 2009 c 422 § 1; 2005 c 34 § 1; 1994 c 253 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 90.58.195 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.195 - Shoreline master plan review—Local governments with coastal waters or coastal shorelines.

RCW 90.58.195 Shoreline master plan review—Local governments with coastal waters or coastal shorelines.(1) The department of ecology, in cooperation with other state agencies and coastal local governments, shall prepare and adopt ocean use guidelines and policies to be used in reviewing, and where appropriate, amending, shoreline master programs of local governments with coastal waters or coastal shorelines within their boundaries. These guidelines shall be finalized by April 1, 1990.(2) After the department of ecology has adopted the guidelines required in subsection (1) of this section, counties, cities, and towns with coastal waters or coastal shorelines shall review their shoreline master programs to ensure that the programs conform with RCW 43.143.010 and 43.143.030 and with the department of ecology's ocean use guidelines. Amended master programs shall be submitted to the department of ecology for its approval under RCW 90.58.090 by June 30, 1991.[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 2 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 90.58.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.200 - Rules and regulations.

RCW 90.58.200 Rules and regulations.The department and local governments are authorized to adopt such rules as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of this chapter.[ 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 90.58.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.210 - Court actions to ensure against conflicting uses and to enforce—Civil penalty—Review.

RCW 90.58.210 Court actions to ensure against conflicting uses and to enforce—Civil penalty—Review.(1) Except as provided in RCW 43.05.060 through 43.05.080 and 43.05.150, the attorney general or the attorney for the local government shall bring such injunctive, declaratory, or other actions as are necessary to ensure that no uses are made of the shorelines of the state in conflict with the provisions and programs of this chapter, and to otherwise enforce the provisions of this chapter.(2) Any person who shall fail to conform to the terms of a permit issued under this chapter or who shall undertake development on the shorelines of the state without first obtaining any permit required under this chapter shall also be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars for each violation. Each permit violation or each day of continued development without a required permit shall constitute a separate violation.(3) The penalty provided for in this section shall be imposed by a notice in writing, either by certified mail with return receipt requested or by personal service, to the person incurring the same from the department or local government, describing the violation with reasonable particularity and ordering the act or acts constituting the violation or violations to cease and desist or, in appropriate cases, requiring necessary corrective action to be taken within a specific and reasonable time.(4) The person incurring the penalty may appeal within thirty days from the date of receipt of the penalty. The term "date of receipt" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 43.21B.001. Any penalty imposed pursuant to this section by the department shall be subject to review by the shorelines hearings board. Any penalty imposed pursuant to this section by local government shall be subject to review by the local government legislative authority. Any penalty jointly imposed by the department and local government shall be appealed to the shorelines hearings board.[ 2010 c 210 § 39; 1995 c 403 § 637; 1986 c 292 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 21.]NOTES:Intent—Effective dates—Application—Pending cases and rules—2010 c 210: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.Severability—1986 c 292: See note following RCW 90.58.030.
WA Rev Code § 90.58.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.220 - General penalty.

RCW 90.58.220 General penalty.In addition to incurring civil liability under RCW 90.58.210, any person found to have wilfully engaged in activities on the shorelines of the state in violation of the provisions of this chapter or any of the master programs, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than ninety days, or by both such fine and imprisonment: PROVIDED, That the fine for the third and all subsequent violations in any five-year period shall be not less than five hundred nor more than ten thousand dollars: PROVIDED FURTHER, That fines for violations of RCW 90.58.550, or any rule adopted thereunder, shall be determined under RCW 90.58.560.[ 1983 c 138 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 90.58.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.230 - Violators liable for damages resulting from violation—Attorney's fees and costs.

RCW 90.58.230 Violators liable for damages resulting from violation—Attorney's fees and costs.Any person subject to the regulatory program of this chapter who violates any provision of this chapter or permit issued pursuant thereto shall be liable for all damage to public or private property arising from such violation, including the cost of restoring the affected area to its condition prior to violation. The attorney general or local government attorney shall bring suit for damages under this section on behalf of the state or local governments. Private persons shall have the right to bring suit for damages under this section on their own behalf and on the behalf of all persons similarly situated. If liability has been established for the cost of restoring an area affected by a violation the court shall make provision to assure that restoration will be accomplished within a reasonable time at the expense of the violator. In addition to such relief, including money damages, the court in its discretion may award attorney's fees and costs of the suit to the prevailing party.[ 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 90.58.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.|90.58.240 - Additional authority granted department and local governments.

RCW 90.58.240 Additional authority granted department and local governments.In addition to any other powers granted hereunder, the department and local governments may:(1) Acquire lands and easements within shorelines of the state by purchase, lease, or gift, either alone or in concert with other governmental entities, when necessary to achieve implementation of master programs adopted hereunder;(2) Accept grants, contributions, and appropriations from any agency, public or private, or individual for the purposes of this chapter;(3) Appoint advisory committees to assist in carrying out the purposes of this chapter;(4) Contract for professional or technical services required by it which cannot be performed by its employees.[ 1972 ex.s. c 53 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 24.]