RCW 90.58.250
Intent—Department to cooperate with local governments—Grants for development of master programs.
(1) The legislature intends to eliminate the limits on state funding of shoreline master program development and amendment costs. The legislature further intends that the state will provide funding to local governments that is reasonable and adequate to accomplish the costs of developing and amending shoreline master programs consistent with the schedule established by RCW 90.58.080. Except as specifically described herein, nothing in chapter 262, Laws of 2003 is intended to alter the existing obligation, duties, and benefits provided by chapter 262, Laws of 2003 to local governments and the department.
(2) The department is directed to cooperate fully with local governments in discharging their responsibilities under this chapter. Funds shall be available for distribution to local governments on the basis of applications for preparation of master programs and the provisions of RCW 90.58.080(7). Such applications shall be submitted in accordance with regulations developed by the department. The department is authorized to make and administer grants within appropriations authorized by the legislature to any local government within the state for the purpose of developing a master shorelines program.
[ 2003 c 262 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 286 § 25.]
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.