RCW 90.58.060
Review and adoption of guidelines—Public hearings, notice of—Amendments.
(1) The department shall periodically review and adopt guidelines consistent with RCW 90.58.020, containing the elements specified in RCW 90.58.100 for:
(a) Development of master programs for regulation of the uses of shorelines; and
(b) Development of master programs for regulation of the uses of shorelines of statewide significance.
(2) Before adopting or amending guidelines under this section, the department shall provide an opportunity for public review and comment as follows:
(a) The department shall mail copies of the proposal to all cities, counties, and federally recognized Indian tribes, and to any other person who has requested a copy, and shall publish the proposed guidelines in the Washington state register. Comments shall be submitted in writing to the department within sixty days from the date the proposal has been published in the register.
(b) The department shall hold at least four public hearings on the proposal in different locations throughout the state to provide a reasonable opportunity for residents in all parts of the state to present statements and views on the proposed guidelines. Notice of the hearings shall be published at least once in each of the three weeks immediately preceding the hearing in one or more newspapers of general circulation in each county of the state. If an amendment to the guidelines addresses an issue limited to one geographic area, the number and location of hearings may be adjusted consistent with the intent of this subsection to assure all parties a reasonable opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment. The department shall accept written comments on the proposal during the sixty-day public comment period and for seven days after the final public hearing.
(c) At the conclusion of the public comment period, the department shall review the comments received and modify the proposal consistent with the provisions of this chapter. The proposal shall then be published for adoption pursuant to the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW.
(3) The department may adopt amendments to the guidelines not more than once each year. Such amendments shall be limited to: (a) Addressing technical or procedural issues that result from the review and adoption of master programs under the guidelines; or (b) issues of guideline compliance with statutory provisions.
[ 2003 c 262 § 1; 1995 c 347 § 304; 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 6.]
NOTES:
Finding—Severability—Part headings and table of contents not law—1995 c 347: See notes following RCW 36.70A.470.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment
Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.
90.58.020 - Legislative findings—State policy enunciated—Use preference.
90.58.030 - Definitions and concepts.
90.58.040 - Program applicable to shorelines of the state.
90.58.045 - Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter.
90.58.060 - Review and adoption of guidelines—Public hearings, notice of—Amendments.
90.58.065 - Application of guidelines and master programs to agricultural activities.
90.58.130 - Involvement of all persons and entities having interest, means.
90.58.143 - Time requirements—Substantial development permits, variances, conditional use permits.
90.58.150 - Selective commercial timber cutting, when.
90.58.175 - Rules and regulations.
90.58.190 - Appeal of department's decision to adopt or amend a master program.
90.58.200 - Rules and regulations.
90.58.210 - Court actions to ensure against conflicting uses and to enforce—Civil penalty—Review.
90.58.230 - Violators liable for damages resulting from violation—Attorney's fees and costs.
90.58.240 - Additional authority granted department and local governments.
90.58.260 - State to represent its interest before federal agencies, interstate agencies and courts.
90.58.280 - Application to all state agencies, counties, public and municipal corporations.
90.58.290 - Restrictions as affecting fair market value of property.
90.58.300 - Department as regulating state agency—Special authority.
90.58.320 - Height limitation respecting permits.
90.58.340 - Use policies for land adjacent to shorelines, development of.
90.58.350 - Nonapplication to treaty rights.
90.58.360 - Existing requirements for permits, certificates, etc., not obviated.
90.58.380 - Adoption of wetland manual.
90.58.515 - Watershed restoration projects—Exemption.
90.58.560 - Oil or natural gas exploration—Violations of RCW 90.58.550—Penalty—Appeal.
90.58.570 - Consultation before responding to federal coastal zone management certificates.
90.58.590 - Local governments authorized to adopt moratoria—Requirements—Public hearing.
90.58.600 - Conformance with chapter 43.97 RCW required.
90.58.620 - New or amended master programs—Authorized provisions.