(1) This program shall apply to all of the shorelands and waters within Electric City as described in the city’s SMP, Section I, Profile of the Shoreline Jurisdiction within Electric City.

(2) All proposed uses, activities, or development occurring within shoreline jurisdiction must conform to the intent and requirements of Chapter 90.58 RCW, the SMA, and this SMP whether or not a permit or other form of authorization is required, except when specifically exempted by statute. See the city’s SMP Section I for the shoreline jurisdiction description and ECMC 16.20.860 for the definition of uses, activities, and development.

(3) The SMP applies to shoreline jurisdiction within the city limits.

(4) Pursuant to WAC 173-27-060, federal agency activities may be required by other federal laws to meet the permitting requirements of Chapter 90.58 RCW. This program shall apply to all nonfederal developments and uses undertaken on federal lands and on lands subject to nonfederal ownership, lease or easement, even though such lands may fall within the external boundaries of a federal ownership.

(5) As recognized by RCW 90.58.350, the provisions of this chapter shall not affect treaty rights of Indian nations or tribes.

(6) Maps indicating the extent of shoreline jurisdiction and shoreline designations are guidance only. They are to be used in conjunction with best available science, field investigations and on-site surveys to accurately establish the location and extent of shoreline jurisdiction when a project is proposed. All areas meeting the definition of a shoreline of the state or a shoreline of statewide significance, whether mapped or not, are subject to the provisions of this program. (Ord. 484 § 2, 2014)