Where do I send my questions or comments regarding the Shoreline Master Program Update?
Please email the City Planner, Rob White at robw@rustonwa.org and your questions will be posted on this page with the answer.
Please email the City Planner, Rob White at robw@rustonwa.org and your questions will be posted on this page with the answer.
Yes. The Planning Commission included requirements for public access along the entire shoreline jurisdiction, not just the portion which fronts on Commencement Bay.
Yes. The Planning Commission has directed the staff to include provisions for a kayak launch within the draft SMP.
Yes. The Planning Commission has directed the staff to include provisions for marina construciton within the draft SMP.
Yes. The Planning Commission has directed the staff to include provisions for a deep water port for cruise ship docking within the draft SMP.
The Planning Commission and staff do not anticipate an conflicts between the final SMP and the recently approved Point Ruston Master Development Plan (PRMDP). Future amendments to the PRMDP will be required to comply with the final SMP.
The Planning Commission and City Council are committed to working on the draft SMP document beginning in August 2018, until it is ready for final approval by the Washington State Department of Ecology later in mid 2019.