2010 Shoreline Master Program Update

Final SMP Documents

The Shoreline Master Program (SMP) is a state-required plan containing both policies and regulations that apply to shoreline areas, while tailored to the specific geographic, economic and environmental needs of the community. In Fife, shorelines include the Puyallup River and Hylebos Creek. The SMP is intended to provide for environmental protection, appropriate development, and public access.

Be heard! Email comments to: shorelinecomments@cityoffife.org or use the Public Comment Form.

How do we balance the competing interests of development/use with the preservation of the shoreline ecology? That is the charge of the City of Fife’s SMP*.

The City and State Department of Ecology jointly administer the Shoreline Master Program. The Department of Ecology adopted new SMP guidelines in December 2003 (WAC 173-26).

• Background of the Shoreline Master Program
  • What is a Shoreline Master Program? (Ecology introduction).
  • Introduction to the Shoreline Management Act (Ecology web page)
• Meetings
  • Shoreline Master Program Open House- March 5th, 2012 More Information
  • May 19th, 2011
    • Presentation given at May 19th Special Planning Commission meeting
    • Draft Minutes, May 19th Special Planning Comission meeting
    • Shoreline Master Program Update: Special Planning Commission meeting for May 19th, 2011
    • May 19th Staff report
• Other
  • Public Participation Schedule
  • Inventory & Characterization - Task 2.1 - 2.4
  • Draft Fife Shoreline Jurisdiction Map
  • Conduct Community Visioning Process- Task 3.1
  • Draft Shoreline Master Program Tasks 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5. This includes SMP goals, policies, regulations, environmental designations and specific shoreline use & modifications polices including administrative provisions.
  • Cumulative Impact Analysis - Task 3.6
    For more information or questions, contact Chris P at cpasinetti@cityoffife.org.
  • Comments from Department of Ecology including staff/consultant Comments
  • Final SMP incorporating Ecology Comments
  • Final SMP Incorporating Ecology Comments "redlined"
  • Draft Restoration Plan Task 4.1
  • Department of Ecology Comments on Fife Draft Restoration Plan
  • Department of Ecology Comments on Fife Cumulative Impacts Analysis
  • Final SMP with revised wetlands section
  • Final revised wetlands CAO text
  • Final DRAFT Documents