Shoreline Code Update Resources

Welcome to the Thurston County Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update. Updated draft materials will be posted to this page as they are prepared.

To view the October 20 Planning Commission public hearing on YouTube, visit the County's YouTube page.

Story Map Viewing Options

Enter the Shoreline Master Program Story Map (Interactive Web)

View the Shoreline Master Program Story Map (PDF)

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View written public comments received since the Planning Commission's public hearing draft was published (PDF):

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Public Comment Matrix

Documents, FAQ Sheets & Other Informational Materials:


Shoreline Master Program Update Draft Documents

Shoreline Master Program Public Hearing Draft (PDF)

Inventory & Characterization Report (PDF)

Inventory & Characterization Supplement (PDF)

Shoreline Environmental Designations Report (PDF)

Shoreline Environmental Designations Report Supplement (PDF)


Maps

1990 SMP - Current (PDF)

Draft SMP - Proposed Updates (PDF) 

1990 and 2021 Comparison (PDF)

Shoreline Environmental Designations - Proposed Updates (Interactive Web)


FAQ Sheets

  1. Overview of Proposed Changes (PDF)
  2. Remodeling Expanding and Rebuilding (PDF)
  3. Shoreline Designations (PDF)
  4. What is an SMP (PDF)
  5. Aquaculture (PDF)
  6. Buffers and Setbacks (PDF)
  7. Environment Protection (PDF)
  8. CAO and SMP (PDF)
  9. Shoreline Permits (PDF)
  10. Additions to SMP Jurisdiction (PDF)


Buffer Chart

Current & Proposed - Comparison (PDF)



Informational Posters

These images and the structures depicted in them are not to scale.

Buffers Overview (PDF)

Mitigation Types (PDF)

Mitigation Examples (PDF)

Permitting a Project (PDF)
  


We'd love to hear from you! 






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