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Shoreline Master Program

Introduction

July 2012 SMP Redraft

Draft SMP May 2011
	Draft SMP Public Comments

Public Involvement
	April 20 Open House

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Documents and Reports

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The City of Bellevue is in the process of updating its Shoreline Master Program, policies and regulations that govern waterfront development in the city.

Bellevue's current SMP was drafted in 1974, following passage by the state of the Shoreline Management Act (SMA), and was intended to prevent the inherent harm resulting from "uncoordinated and piecemeal development of the state's shorelines." In 2003 the state revised its shoreline management guidelines to emphasize ecologically appropriate development. Bellevue is required to update its shoreline regulations accordingly.

On January 16, 2013 the City’s Planning Commission finalized its draft code amendment to the shoreline master program. The document will go to the City Council for approval prior to final adoption by the state Department of Ecology.

The Commission is preparing their transmittal and the final draft document for City Council review. When finished, the transmittal and draft SMP will be posted here.

December 12, 2012 Planning Commission Transmittal Draft SMP Release

The July 2012 Planning Commission Redraft has been revised to incorporate community input and Planning Commission direction. See the following links for document details:

· PC Transmittal Draft SMP in Chapters

Contact Information

Development Services
450 110th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98009
Contact: Michael Paine, Planning Manager
Phone: 425-452-2739
E-mail: mpaine@bellevuewa.gov
Contact: Heidi Bedwell
Phone: 425-452-4862
E-mail: hbedwell@bellevuewa.gov

Related Links

Department of Ecology Shoreline Management External Web Link

Ecology Shoreline Photos

King County Shoreline Master Plan Update

Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance