HomeMy WebLinkAboutord2014-051 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2014-287
CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned to:
Originator. 9/4/14 9/16/14 NR Committee
Division Head: R F CE 9/4/14 I V IE 9/16/14 Introduction
Mark Personnus 1.1C/11
Dept.Head: t,
Sam Ryan 9-ti"1' SEP 0 9 2014 9/30/14 Hearing
Prosecutor:
Royce Buckingham `i--1=(/ WHATCOM COUNTY
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Executive:
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A Whatcom County Ordinance Adopting Amendments to Whatcom County Code, Title 23— Shoreline
Management Program
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Staff Memo and Exhibits, including: C. Dept. of Ecology response to Resolution No.
A. Draft Ordinance 2009-020, May 6, 2014
B. Resolution No. 2009-020
SEPA review required? ( X) Yes ( ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing? ( X) Yes ( ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( X) Yes ( ) NO Requested Date:9/30/14
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public
hearing,you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate. Be
clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
Proposed ordinance adopting some Shoreline Management Plan amendments processed in 2009 and approved by
Council per Resolution 2009-020. The County notified ECY on October 29, 2009, of the proposed amendments,
and ECY responded on May 6, 2014. ECY is requiring three minor amendments to the language and recommend
seven others.
COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION:
9/16/2014: Discussed in Natural Resources Committee 9/16/2014: Introduced 7-0, Proposed Public Hearing for
9/30/14
9/30/2014: Council adopted 7-0, Ord. 2014-051
Related County Contract#: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number:
Ord. 2014-051
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing on
the County's website at: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/council.
1 PROPOSED BY: PDS
2 SPONSORED BY: BY: PDS
3 INTRODUCTION DATE: 9/16/14_
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6 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-051
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8 A WHATCOM COUNTY ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2009 AMENDMENTS TO
9 WHATCOM COUNTY CODE, TITLE 23 — SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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11 WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature passed the Shoreline
12 Management Act (SMA) in 1971 requiring counties and cities to adopt and
13 administer local shoreline management programs to carry out the provisions of the
14 Act; and
15 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Shoreline Management Program (WCC,
16 Title 23 [SMP]) was originally adopted on May 27, 1976 and approved by the
17 Department of Ecology on August 27, 1976; and
18 WHEREAS, in 1995 the State Legislature directed the Washington State
19 Department of Ecology to update the Shoreline Management Program Guidelines
20 (WAC 173-26), which serve as the standards and guidance that local governments
21 must follow in drafting local shoreline management programs; and
22 WHEREAS, in December 2003, the Department of Ecology adopted new,
23 revised Shoreline Guidelines (WAC 173-26); and
24 WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 90.58.080, Whatcom County was required to
25 review and update its existing 1998 Shoreline Management Program to ensure
26 conformance with the required elements of the 2003 Shoreline Guidelines; and
27 WHEREAS, Whatcom County passed Ordinance 2007-017 adopting the
28 Shoreline Management Program amendment on February 27, 2007; and
29 WHEREAS, on August 8, 2008 the State Department of Ecology approved
30 the Whatcom County Shoreline Management Program with changes, per WAC 173-
31 26-120; and,
32 WHEREAS, significant public comments were heard following Washington
33 State Department of Ecology approval that resulted in the proposed amendments;
34 and
35 WHEREAS, comments were solicited from federal, state, local, regional and
36 tribal interests in accordance with Chapter 90.58.130 RCW; and
37 WHEREAS, on November 26, 2008, draft amendments to the County
38 Shoreline Management Program were sent to the Department of Ecology for
39 comment in accordance with WAC 173-26-100(5), a meeting was held on
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1 December 19, 2009 to discuss potential amendments, and on Dec. 18 and Jan. 2,
2 2009, Ecology provided the County with comments; and,
3 WHEREAS, on December 3, 2008, draft amendments to the County
4 Shoreline Management Program were sent to the Department of Commerce in
5 accordance with WAC 173-26-100(5) and RCW 36.70A.106; and,
6 WHEREAS, the County Shoreline Citizens Advisory Committee provided
7 input to the draft amendments at a public meeting on January 7, 2009; and,
8 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Natural Resources Committee held public
9 meetings on December 2, 2008, February 10, 2009, and January 27, 2009 to
10 review the proposed shoreline master program amendments; and,
11 WHEREAS, as a result of these meetings, revisions recommended by the
12 public, commenting agencies and the Department of Ecology were incorporated into
13 the proposed shoreline master program amendments; and,
14 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Natural Resource Committee recommended
15 approval of the proposed amendments on Tuesday February 10, 2009; and
16 WHEREAS, after having undergone proper environmental review, a SEPA
17 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) and Adoption of Existing Environmental
18 Document was issued on February 17, 2009; and
19 WHEREAS, the revised Shoreline Master Program was formally considered
20 by the County Council during a public hearing held on February 24, 2009, as
21 advertised in accordance with WAC 173-26-100; and,
22 WHEREAS, on March 17, 2009, the County Council adopted Resolution
23 2009-020, declaring the Council's approval of and intention to adopt the February
24 10, 2009 amendments; and,
25 WHEREAS, the County Council directed the Planning Department to send the
26 proposed shoreline master program amendments and supporting materials,
27 consistent with WAC 173-26-110 submittal requirements, to Ecology for its review
28 and adoption, which was done on November 28, 2008; and,
29 WHEREAS, on May 6, 2014, Ecology provided comments, requiring three
30 changes and recommending seven others; and,
31 WHEREAS, the Shoreline Master Program amendments were again formally
32 considered by the County Council during a public hearing held on September 30,
33 2014, as advertised in accordance with WAC 173-26-100; and,
34 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council finds the attached amendments to
35 be in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare;
36 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that
37 the Whatcom County Council adopts the February 10, 2009, shoreline master
38 program amendments as modified by Ecology and shown in the following sections,
39 with the understanding that in accordance with RCW 90.58.090, the proposed
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1 shoreline master program amendments will become effective locally fourteen (14)
2 days from State Department of Ecology written notice of final action.
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4 SECTION 1. Whatcom County Code Section 23.50.070 is hereby amended as
5 follows:
6
7 23.50.07 Nonconforming Development
8 The following provisions shall apply to lawfully established uses, buildings and/or
9 structures that do not meet the specific standards of this Program.
10 A. The lawfully established use of any building, structure, land or premises existing
11 on the effective date of initial adoption of the Program (August 27, 1976), or
12 any subsequent amendment thereto or authorized under a permit or approval
13 issued, or otherwise vested, prior to the effective date of initial adoption of the
14 Program or any subsequent amendment thereafter shall be considered
15 nonconforming and may be continued, subject to the provisions of this section;
16 provided that, agricultural activities shall conform to WCC 16.16.290; provided
17 further that, bulkheads shall conform to SMP 23.100.13.
18 B. An existing use designated as a conditional use that lawfully existed prior to the
19 adoption of this Program or the adoption of an applicable amendment hereto
20 and which has not obtained a conditional use permit shall be considered a legal
21 nonconforming use and may be continued subject to the provisions of this
22 section without obtaining a conditional use permit.
23 C. A structure for which a variance has been issued but which does not comply with
24 applicable requirements of this Program as amended shall be considered a legal
25 nonconforming structure and the requirements of this section shall apply.
26 D. Nonconforming structures may be maintained, repaired, renovated, or
27 remodeled to the extent that nonconformance with the standards and
28 regulations of this Program is not increased, provided that a nonconforming
29 development that is moved any distance must be brought into conformance with
30 this Program and the Act; provided further, that as a conditional use a
31 nonconforming dock may be modified, reoriented or altered within the same
32 general location to be more consistent with the provisions of this SMP.
33 E. Nonconforming structures, other than single family residences and their
34 appurtenances, that are expanded or enlarged must obtain a variance or be
35 brought into conformance with this Program and the Act; provided that,
36 nonconforming structures with conforming uses may be expanded or enlarged
37 within the existing building footprint as a conditional use pursuant to SMP
38 23.100.05.B.1(e).
39 F. Nonconforming structures (including accessory structures) that are damaged or
40 destroyed by fire, explosion, flood, or other casualty may be restored or
41 replaced in kind; provided that:
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1 1. Structures containing conforming uses, such as a single family residence or
2 accessory structure, that are located within a hazardous area shall be
3 redeveloped consistent with the requirements of WCC 16.16 Article 3
4 (Geologically Hazardous Areas) and Article 4 (Frequently Flooded Areas);
5 provided that, the permit process is commenced within eighteen (18) months
6 of the date of such damage; and the reconstruction does not expand,
7 enlarge, or otherwise increase the nonconformity, except as provided for in
8 subsection (H) and (I) below.
9 2. Structures containing nonconforming uses can be replaced in kind if there is
10 no feasible alternative that allows for compliance with the provisions of this
11 Program, and the permit process is commenced within 18 months of the date
12 of such damage, and the reconstruction does not expand, enlarge, or
13 otherwise increase the nonconformity, except as provided for in subsection
14 (E) above or (H) below.
15 G. If a non-agricultural nonconforming use is intentionally abandoned for a
16 period of twelve (12) months or more, then any future use of the
17 nonconforming building, land or premises shall be consistent with the
18 provisions of this Program.
19 H. Replacement of any nonconforming structures or buildings or portions thereof
20 within the Aquatic shoreline area shall comply with Program requirements for
21 materials that come in contact with the water pursuant to SMP 23.90.04.6.5;
22 provided that, replacement of existing wood pilings with chemically treated
23 wood is allowed for maintenance purposes where use of a different material
24 such as steel or concrete would result in unreasonable or unsafe structural
25 complications; further provided that, where such replacement exceeds
26 twenty percent (20%) of the existing pilings over a ten (10) year period,
27 such pilings shall conform to the standard provisions of this section.
28 I. Enlargement or expansion of single family residences by the addition of
29 space to the main structure or by the addition of normal appurtenances as
30 defined in Chapter 11, that extend waterward of the existing primary
31 residential foundation walls, further into a critical area (excluding the buffers
32 of the critical areas), further into the minimum required side yard setback, or
33 that increase the structure height above the limits established by this
34 Program shall require a variance; provided that, expansion of nonconforming
35 single family residences other than that specified in this section (I), may be
36 expanded without a variance where the provisions of SMP 23.50.07(3) or (K)
37 apply.
38 J. The enlargement or expansion of single family residences by the addition of
39 space to the exterior of the main structure or normal appurtenances is
40 permitted without a conditional use permit or variance once during the life of
41 the structure (100 years). The structure shall be located landward of the
42 ordinary high water mark, and any expansion of the footprint is landward of
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1 the existing building footprint (not the side yard), and any vertical expansion
2 is within the existing building footprint; provided that the following conditions
3 are met:
4 1. Enlargements, expansions, or additions that increase the existing primary
5 structure or normal appurtenances by up to 250 square feet of gross floor
6 area as defined by SMP 23.110 shall be allowed provided the expansion or
7 addition will occur on a previously impacted impervious surface and the
8 expansion is not waterward of the common-line setback as illustrated in
9 Appendix F.
10 2. Enlargements, expansions, or additions that increase the total footprint of
11 the existing primary structure or normal appurtenances by 250 - 500
12 square feet of gross floor area as defined by SMP 23.110 shall be allowed
13 provided that the addition will occur on a previously impacted impervious
14 surface and the expansion is not waterward of the common-line setback
15 as illustrated in Appendix F; further provided, that the shoreline is
16 enhanced by the equivalent area of a building footprint that is expanded.
17 If enhanced through planting, the Administrator shall require a vegetation
18 management plan consistent with 23.90.06.B(2).
19 K. The Administrator shall require a conditional use permit if the enlargement or
20 expansion of single family residences by the addition of space to the exterior
21 of the main structure, or normal appurtenances is in excess of those
22 allowances provided in SMP 23.50.07.J.
23 L. A structure that is being or has been used for a nonconforming use may be
24 used for a different nonconforming use only upon the approval of a
25 conditional use permit. In addition to the conditional use criteria of SMP
26 23.60.04, before approving a conditional use for a change in nonconforming
27 use, the Hearing Examiner shall also find that:
28 1. No reasonable alternative conforming use is practical because of the
29 configuration of the structure and/or the property;
30 2. The proposed use will be at least as consistent with the policies and
31 provisions of the Act and this Program and as compatible with the uses in
32 the area as the preexisting use;
33 3. The use or activity is enlarged, intensified, increased or altered only to the
34 minimum amount necessary to achieve the intended functional purpose;
35 4. The structure(s) associated with the nonconforming use shall not be
36 expanded in a manner that increases the extent of the nonconformity
37 including encroachment into areas, such as setbacks, and any critical
38 areas and/or associated buffers established by WCC 16.16, where new
39 structures, development or use would not be allowed;
40 5. The vegetation conservation standards of SMP 23.90.06.B.3 are met;
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1 6. The change in use, remodel or expansion will not create adverse impacts
2 to shoreline ecological functions and/or processes; and
3 7. Uses which are specifically prohibited or which would thwart the intent of
4 the Act or this Program shall not be authorized.
5 M. Nonconforming lots are those that have a building area of less than 2,500
6 square feet available for a single family residence and normal appurtenances
7 that is unrestricted by setbacks or buffers from shorelines.
8 N. Where permitted according to shoreline areas designations (SMP Table
9 23.100.01), new single family development on any legal lot in shoreline
10 jurisdiction that is nonconforming with respect to the required shoreline
11 buffer standards may be allowed without a shoreline variance when all of the
12 following criteria are met:
13 1. The depth of the lot (the distance from the ordinary high water mark to
14 the inside edge of the frontage setback) is equal to or less than the
15 standard buffer as indicated in WCC 16.16; and
16 2. The building area lying landward of the shoreline buffer and interior to
17 required sideyard setbacks is twenty five hundred (2,500) square feet or
18 less, provided that consideration shall be given to view impacts and all
19 single family residences approved under this section shall not extend
20 waterward of the common-line setback as measured in accordance with
21 Appendix F. The building area means the entire area that will be disturbed
22 to construct the home, normal appurtenances (except drainfields), and
23 landscaping; and
24 3. The lot is not subject to landslide hazard areas, alluvial fan hazard areas,
25 or riverine and coastal erosion hazard areas or associated buffers as
26 provided in WCC 16.16.310; and
27 4. The nonconforming lot was created prior to August 8, 2008; and
28 5. Appropriate measures are taken to mitigate all adverse impacts, including
29 but not limited to locating the residence in the least environmentally
30 damaging location relative to the shoreline and any critical areas and
31 provided that all administrative reductions to sideyard and/or frontage
32 setbacks are pursued, when doing so will not create a hazardous condition
33 or a condition that is inconsistent with this Program and Title 20; and.
34 6. There is no opportunity to consolidate lots under common ownership that
35 will alleviate the nonconformity; and
36 7. The area between the structure and the shoreline and/or critical area shall
37 comply with the vegetation conservation standards of SMP 23.90.06.B.3;
38 and
39 8. Development may not take place waterward of the ordinary high water
40 mark; and.
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1 9. Facilities such as a conventional drainfield system may be allowed within
2 critical areas or their buffers, except wetlands and buffers, outside of the
3 building area specified above, subject to specific criteria in WCC 16.16.
4 0. Redevelopment of nonconforming right-of-ways and associated
5 transportation structures, such as railroad trestles, may be permitted for
6 purposes of facilitating the development of public trails and/or public
7 shoreline access; provided that, such redevelopment shall be otherwise
8 consistent with the provisions of this Program, including but not limited to
9 the provisions for public access and no net loss of shoreline ecological
10 functions and processes, except as provided for in subsections (E) and (H)
11 above.
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1 SECTION 3. Whatcom County Code Table 23.100.01 is hereby amended as follows:
2 SMP Table 23.100.01 Shoreline Use by Area Designation
Shoreline Area Designation
Shoreline Uses Urban Urban Urban Shoreline I Rural Resource Conservancy Natural Aquatic(b Cherry
Resort , Conservancy , Residential Point
Flood Control and Instream Structures
P P P P P P P X P
Channelization or dams for P P X P C C X X P
flood control
3 (All other portions of the table remain as is.)
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1 SECTION 4. Whatcom County Code Section 23.100.06.C.7 is hereby amended as
2 follows:
3 23.100.06.0 Flood Control Works and Instream Structures — Shoreline
4 Area Regulations
5 7. Conservancy: Flood control works and instream structures are permitted
6 subject to policies and regulations; provided that, channelization or dams for
7 flood control are prohibited.
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9 SECTION 5. Whatcom County Code Section 23.100.17.A.7 is hereby amended as
10 follows:
11 23.100.17.A.7 Site Development
12 All development should be constructed and operated in a manner that while
13 permitting water-dependent uses, also protects shoreline resources, their ecological
14 functions and processes, and that incorporates the following:
15 a. Low impact development approaches to avoid or minimize adverse impact to
16 topography, vegetation, water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and other
17 natural site conditions;
18 b. Adequate temporary and permanent management measures to control
19 erosion and sediment impacts during construction and operation; and
20 c. Adequate stormwater management facilities.
21 SECTION 6. Whatcom County Code Section 23.100.17.B.4.a(1) is hereby amended
22 as follows:
23 23.100.17.B.4 Location and Design
24 a. Piers
25 (1) Piers shall be designed to accommodate only the necessary and
26 intrinsic activities associated with the movement of material and cargo
27 from land to water and water to land. The length of piers shall not
28 extend beyond that which is necessary to accommodate the draft of
29 the vessels intending to use the facility. Due to the environmental
30 sensitivity of the area, Whatcom County shall limit the number of piers
31 to one (1) pier, in addition to those in operation as of January 1, 1998.
32
33 SECTION 7. Whatcom County Code Chapter 11 is hereby amended as follows:
34 Chapter 11 Definitions
35 B
36 4. "Bedlands" means those submerged lands below the line of extreme low tide
37 in marine waters and below the line of navigability or navigable lakes and
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1 rivers. Where the line of navigability has not been established, bedlands
2 would be those submerged lands below the OHWM in lakes and rivers.
3 14. "Building Area" means the entire area that will be disturbed to construct the
4 home, normal appurtenances (except on-site sewage systems), and
5 landscaping
6 15. "Building footprint" means for the purposes of this program, the ground area
7 contained by the exterior walls of a building.
8 16. "Bulkhead" means a wall-like structure such as a revetment or seawall that is
9 placed parallel to shore primarily for retaining uplands and fills prone to
10 sliding or sheet erosion, and to protect uplands and fills from erosion by
11 wave action.
12 D
13 3. "Development" means a use consisting of the construction or exterior
14 alteration of structures, dredging, drilling, dumping, filling; removal of any
15 sand, gravel or minerals; bulkheading; driving of piling; placing of
16 obstructions; or any project of a permanent or temporary nature that
17 interferes with the normal public use of the surface of the waters overlying
18 lands subject to the Act at any state of water level. This term may include
19 activities related to subdivision and short subdivisions; binding site plans;
20 planned unit developments; clearing activity; fill and grade work; building or
21 construction; and activities that are exempt from the substantial
22 development permit process or that require a shoreline variance or
23 conditional use.
24 G
25 7. "Gross Floor Area" means, for the purposes of SMP 23-50-070.J, the sum
26 total of the area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a building.
27 8. "Ground Water" means all water that exists beneath the land surface or
28 beneath the bed of any stream, lake or reservoir, or other body of surface
29 water within the boundaries of the state, whatever may be the geological
30 formation or structure in which such water stands or flows, percolates or
31 otherwise moves (RCW 90.44).
32 9. "Growth Management Act" means RCW 36.70A and 36.70B, as amended.
33 N
34 67. "Nonconforming Use," "Nonconforming Development" or "Nonconforming
35 Structure" means a shoreline use, development or structure that was lawfully
36 constructed or established prior to the effective date of this Program (August
37 27, 1976) or amendments hereto, but which does not conform to present
38 regulations or standards of the Program.
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1 7. "Nonwater-oriented Use" means uses that are not water-dependent, water-
2 related or water-enjoyment. Nonwater-oriented uses have little or no
3 relationship to the shoreline and are not considered priority uses under the
4 Shoreline Management Act except single-family residences. Any use that
5 does not meet the definition of water-dependent, water-related or water-
6 enjoyment is classified as nonwater-oriented.
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8 SECTION 7. Whatcom County Code Appendix F is hereby amended as follows:
9 Appendix F: Common-Line Setback Standards
10 1. Single-family residential development on nonconforming lots shall meet the
11 setback standards established in Ch 23.90.13, Shoreline Bulk Provisions,
12 except as provided in Ch 23.50.07.N(1) through (9) Nonconforming
13 Development and subsection 2 below.
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DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
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October 17, 2014
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The Honorable Jack Louws JACK LOUWS
County Executive COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Whatcom County
311 Grand Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225-4082
Re: Final Ecology Approval of Whatcom County Shoreline Master Program
Limited Amendment
Dear Executive Louws:
The Department of Ecology(Ecology) is pleased to announce final approval of the Whatcom County
(County) Shoreline Master Program(SMP) limited amendment. Congratulations to you,your staff, and
the Whatcom County community for completing this limited amendment. We know this has been a long
and challenging process. We appreciate your commitment to comprehensive land use planning for
Washington's unique and valuable shorelines.
As you know,the following correspondence regarding the SMP limited amendment took place between
Ecology and the County:
• June 24, 2009—Ecology accepted the County's locally adopted SMP limited amendment as
complete for purposes of review(Resolution No. 2009-020).
• May 6, 2014—Ecology conditionally approved the County's SMP limited amendment with
specific required and recommended changes.
• October 8, 2014—The County sent a letter to Ecology agreeing to all of Ecology's
required and all but one recommended change.
Ecology therefore approves the County's SMP limited amendment,which includes the agreed to required
and recommended changes. This action represents Ecology's final decision and there shall be no further
modifications to the County's proposal.
The effective date of the County's SMP limited amendment is fourteen days from the date of this
letter. This fourteen-day period was established by legislative action in 2011 and is intended to provide
lead time for the County to prepare to implement the new SMP.
The Honorable Jack Louws
October 17, 2014
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Ecology is required to promptly publish notice that the County's SMP limited amendment has received final
approval. The notice,in the form of a legal ad,will begin a 60-day appeal period. We will provide a copy of
the legal ad to the County for its records.
Finally,please integrate the changes referenced in this correspondence into the County's SMP. When this is
complete,please forward one clean hard copy and one digital copy of the complete approved SMP to
Ecology.
Thank you again for your significant work and leadership in completing this SMP limited amendment. If you
have any questions,please contact our regional planner,Chad Yunge,at Chad.Yunge @ecy.wa.gov_/(360)
715-5206.
Sincerely,
Tim Gates
Shoreline Planning&Policy Lead
By Certified Mail [7012 1010 0003 3028 3683]
cc: Mark Personius,Whatcom County
Erik Stockdale,Ecology
Chad Yunge,Ecology