Chapter 21.72
SHORELINE USE TABLE

Sections:

21.72.010    Applicability.

21.72.020    Permitted uses, prohibited uses.

21.72.030    Use table.

21.72.010 Applicability.

This chapter applies to specific uses and types of development that typically occur in shoreline areas. This chapter is applied in combination with regulations found elsewhere in the shoreline master program. (Ord. 716 § 4 (Att. A), 2021)

21.72.020 Permitted uses, prohibited uses.

Uses within the shoreline jurisdiction are subject to the following:

(1) Uses listed with a “P” in Table 21.72.030 are permitted, subject to a substantial development permit or shoreline exemption;

(2) Uses listed with a “C” in Table 21.72.030 are conditionally permitted, subject to approval of a shoreline conditional use permit;

(3) Uses listed with an “X” in Table 21.72.030 are prohibited;

(4) Uses not listed in the table may be authorized as conditional uses provided the review criteria in WAC 173-27-160 are satisfied; and

(5) Review procedures for deciding project permits are found in Chapter 21.80 WMC. (Ord. 716 § 4 (Att. A), 2021)

21.72.030 Use table.

Table 21.72.030 establishes those uses which are permitted, those uses requiring special approval, and those uses that are prohibited within each shoreline environment designation.

Table 21.72.030 – Shoreline Use Table 

Shoreline Use

Shoreline Environment Designation

Aquatic

Conservancy

Residential

Urban Conservancy

Urban General

Residential Uses

Detached single-family dwelling

X

X

P

X

P

Townhome (attached dwellings/ not stacked)

X

X

P

X

P

Multifamily dwellings (attached dwellings/ stacked)

X

X

P

X

P

Overwater dwellings (all)

X

X

X

X

X

Boarding/rooming houses and dormitories (long-term lodging)

X

X

C

X

P

Normal appurtenance accessory to residential use not listed

X

X

P

X

P

Commercial Uses

Commercial, wholesale, retail development

X

X

X

X

P

Professional office

X

X

X

X

P

Water-enjoyment commercial uses

X

C

X

C

P

Eating establishments and drinking places

X

X

X

C

P

Short-term lodging (e.g., hotel)

X

X

X

X

P

Water-related commercial uses

X

C

X

C

P

Nursery and garden center businesses

X

X

X

X

P

Outdoor storage and outdoor bulk sales

X

X

X

X

X

Non-water-oriented uses other than those specifically listed in the table

X

X

X

X

C

Manufacturing/Industrial Uses

Light industrial and manufacturing development

X

X

X

X

P

Accessory outdoor storage incidental to a permitted use

X

X

X

X

P

Warehousing

X

X

X

X

P

Research and development uses

X

X

X

X

P

Hazardous waste treatment facilities

X

X

X

X

X

Junk/salvage facilities

X

X

X

X

X

Utilities

Water-dependent utilities (i.e., outfalls)

P

P

P

P

P

Accessory utilities, except stormwater conveyance facilities

X

P

P

P

P

Accessory utilities – stormwater conveyance facilities

P

P

P

P

P

Primary utilities not listed below

C

P

P

P

P

Water treatment facilities (potable)

X

X

X

C

C

Solid waste transfer sites/stations

X

X

X

X

X

Sewage/waste treatment

X

X

X

X

X

Natural gas/oil storage facilities

X

X

X

X

X

Transportation and Parking Facilities

Minor arterials

X

C

P

P

P

Principal arterials/collectors

C

C

P

P

P

Neighborhood/local access

X

C

P

P

P

Bridge/tunnels – general

C

C

C

C

C

Railroad bridge/tunnels

C

C

X

C

C

Pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian trails

C

P

P

P

P

Highways and freeways

C

C

X

C

C

All accessory parking and loading areas incidental to a permitted use

X

X

P

P

P

Surface parking lots (primary use)

X

X

X

X

X

Structured parking facilities (primary use)

X

X

C

X

C

Recreational Uses

Parks and associated park improvements (active, passive, and open space) not listed below

P

P

P

P

P

Water-dependent recreational development – noncommercial (e.g., public swimming areas)

P

P

P

P

P

Water-oriented recreational development – commercial

X

X

X

P

P

Non-water-oriented recreational development

X

X

P

P

P

Community gardens (e.g., group of small garden plots)

X

X

P

X

P

Resource Lands

Forest management practices

X

X

X

X

X

Agriculture

X

X

X

X

X

Aquaculture

C

C

C

C

C

Mining

X

X

X

X

X

Shoreline Modifications

Breakwaters/jetties/rock weirs/groins

X

X

X

X

X

Breakwaters/jetties/rock weirs/groins used with restoration activities

P

P

P

P

P

Dredging other than those specifically listed in the table

C

C

C

C

C

Dredging for fill material associated with MTCA or CERCLA habitat restoration project

P

P

P

P

P

Fill waterward of the ordinary high water mark

X

X

X

X

X

Fill waterward of the ordinary high water mark which is part of an environmental restoration plan or required mitigation

P

P

P

P

P

Land surface modification

X

P

P

P

P

Shoreline habitat and restoration activities

P

P

P

P

P

Shoreline stabilization – nonstructural

P

P

P

P

P

Shoreline stabilization – hard and soft structural

C

C

C

C

C

Flood control structures and activities

C

C

C

C

C

Boating Uses and Facilities

Docks, floats, and moorage pilings accessory to a permitted residential use1

C

C

P

P

P

Docks, floats, and moorage pilings accessory to a permitted nonresidential use1

C

C

P

P

P

Piers accessory to a permitted residential or nonresidential use

X

X

X

X

X

Public piers, docks and floats

C

C

P

P

P

Piers, docks, floats, boat lifts, and moorage pilings other than those specifically listed in the table

X

X

X

X

X

Marina

X

X

X

X

X

Access for nonmotorized boats

P

P

P

P

P

Access for motorized boats

X

X

X

X

X

Boathouse

X

X

P

P

P

Miscellaneous Uses

Habitat conservation/enhancement

P

P

P

P

P

Religious facilities

X

X

X

X

P

Solid waste disposal

X

X

X

X

X

In-stream structures

C

C

C

C

C

Environmental and cultural interpretation; scientific research; cultural access

P

P

P

P

P

Discharges of sewage, waste, rubbish, litter, marine toilets and similar

X

X

X

X

X

Disposal of fuels, cleansers, hydraulic fluid and other possible toxic substances

X

X

X

X

X

Signs

X

P

P

P

P

See explanation of “P,” “C” and “X” in WMC 21.72.020.

Notes:

1 See restriction in WMC 21.76.020(1).

(Ord. 716 § 4 (Att. A), 2021)