Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Periodic Update

Washington state law requires that the City of Anacortes review and update its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) every 8 years in accordance with the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) and its current guidelines and legislative rules to attain state approval. The City’s timeline includes completing this periodic update by June 30, 2021.

Project Timeline

• August/October:  Planning Commission Study Sessions
• November/December: Joint Ecology/City public hearing & comment period; Submittal to Ecology for initial determination
• Winter 2021: Planning Commission review and recommendation
• Spring 2021: Local adoption of the SMP

Project Documents

• August 26, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Packet with presentation slides
• July 22, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Presentation
• July 22, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Packet
• Open House #2
  • Video Presentation
  • Gap Analysis
  • Summary of Draft Proposed Amendments
  • Complete Text of Draft Proposed Amendments
• Open House #1 (10/31/19) documents
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Public Participation Plan

Public Comments:  Please contact Libby Grage, Planning Manager, with questions.  In the coming months, a formal public comment period will be advertised so the community can share feedback on the proposals.

Learn More

• 2010 Anacortes Shoreline Master Program
• Department of Ecology Shoreline Management
• Washington State Shoreline Management Act