Permitting jurisdictions and applications for marine shores of Salish Sea in Washington State
Presentation Abstract
For private property owners, permitting shoreline projects is often seen as a complicated, time consuming, expensive (and even scary) task which, under the worst of circumstances, requires more effort than the actual project construction itself. These issues can lead to private property owners pursuing unpermitted shoreline modifications resulting in ecosystem degradation and running the risk of incurring substantial expenses from fines and/or later requirements to properly permit or undo the project. Prior to beginning a project, it is important to understand the qualities of the parcel of land involved. Depending on the site’s characteristics, certain types of project impacts will or will not be allowed, and certain agencies will be involved in the decision-making process. Contracting with professional consultants in the areas of geology/geomorphology, coastal engineering, and biological sciences can provide more detailed information to guide landowners through the kinds of permitting requirements a project may face, as well as recommend project designs that will accomplish the property owner's goals of restoration or protection. Because each local county or city jurisdiction in the Salish Sea varies in its permit requirements, interpretations of state law, and permit approval process, there is not a single, easy road map to approval. This poster provides an overview of many common applications and jurisdictions that landowners may encounter while attempting to permit a project. This includes permits at the federal, state, and local level.
Session Title
Posters: Transboundary Management & Policy
Conference Track
SSE18: Posters
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2018 : Seattle, Wash.)
Document Type
Event
SSEC Identifier
SSE18-123
Start Date
5-4-2018 11:30 AM
End Date
5-4-2018 1:30 PM
Type of Presentation
Poster
Genre/Form
conference proceedings; presentations (communicative events); posters
Contributing Repository
Digital content made available by University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Landowners--Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); Right of property--Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); Construction projects--Licenses--Fees--Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); Shorelines--Law and legislation--Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); Coastal ecolgy--Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.)
Geographic Coverage
Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.)
Rights
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Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Permitting jurisdictions and applications for marine shores of Salish Sea in Washington State
For private property owners, permitting shoreline projects is often seen as a complicated, time consuming, expensive (and even scary) task which, under the worst of circumstances, requires more effort than the actual project construction itself. These issues can lead to private property owners pursuing unpermitted shoreline modifications resulting in ecosystem degradation and running the risk of incurring substantial expenses from fines and/or later requirements to properly permit or undo the project. Prior to beginning a project, it is important to understand the qualities of the parcel of land involved. Depending on the site’s characteristics, certain types of project impacts will or will not be allowed, and certain agencies will be involved in the decision-making process. Contracting with professional consultants in the areas of geology/geomorphology, coastal engineering, and biological sciences can provide more detailed information to guide landowners through the kinds of permitting requirements a project may face, as well as recommend project designs that will accomplish the property owner's goals of restoration or protection. Because each local county or city jurisdiction in the Salish Sea varies in its permit requirements, interpretations of state law, and permit approval process, there is not a single, easy road map to approval. This poster provides an overview of many common applications and jurisdictions that landowners may encounter while attempting to permit a project. This includes permits at the federal, state, and local level.
