Shoreline Master Program Update - Timeline

Shoreline uses in South Lake Union, including recreation and water-dependent uses.

Timeline

  • Project Management - 06/2023 –10/2024
    • Develop scope of work and timeline for SMP amendments
    • Public participation plan
    • Draft regulations
    • SEPA analysis and decision
    • MO and City Council approval
    • Department of Ecology approval
  • Public Outreach - 07/2023 – 10/2023
    • Website
    • E-mail to Shoreline Listserv, including outreach to:
      • Tribes
      • LULA
      • Floating Home Association
      • Marinas with floating residences
      • Washington Department of Ecology and Department of Natural Resources
  • Draft Amendments and Director’s Report - 07/2023 – 10/2023    
    • Draft legislation
    • Draft Director’s Report                
  • Update Comp Plan Policies if needed - 10/2023          
  • SDCI Director Review - 10/2/2023 – 10/16/2023
  • Law Department Review - 10/20/2023 – 11/17/2023       
  • Mayor’s Review - 11/1/2023 – 12/1/2023
  • SEPA 
    • SEPA Decision -12/7/2023                                                       
    • SEPA Appeal period ends - 12/21/2023
  • Ecology and SDCI Joint Comment Period and Public Hearing - 12/7/2023 – 02/07/2024
    • 30-day comment period
    • 30-day period to respond to comments
  • Ecology Initial Submittal and Review - 02/12/2024 – 03/13/2024
    • 30-day review
  • City Council Review and Action - 04/2024 – 7/2024
    • Land Use Committee Briefing
    • Public Hearing – Joint hearing with Department of Ecology
    • Land Use Committee Vote
    • Full Council Vote
  • Department of Ecology Final Review and Approval - 08/2024 – 10/2024
  • City Council Action on Ecology’s Approval - 10/2024 – 11/2024
    • Final Approved Regulations

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Nathan Torgelson, Director
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, WA, 98124-4019
Phone: (206) 684-8600
Phone Alt: Violation Complaint Line: (206) 615-0808
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