Shoreline Master Program Guidelines (WAC 173-26)

• Download formatted version of SMP Guidelines (PDF file)
• Code Revisers Office version of new SMP Guidelines (includes Parts I, II, III and IV)
• Supporting documents (Responsiveness Summary, EIS, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Small Business Economic Impact Statement)
• Guidance on SMP development
• Questions and Answers on ESHB 1933: Critical area protection under the Growth Management Act and Shoreline Management Act
• ESHB 1933: 2003 Legislature amendments to SMA and GMA
• On July 31, 2008 the State Supreme Court issued opinions interpreting ESHB 1933 - majority opinion and dissent.
• Department of Ecology Shoreline Management site