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SMP Update Phase I
Phase I of the Shoreline Master Program, which consists of
the inventory, analysis, and environment designations, is moving forward to the
City Council
for a hearing, for consideration of adoption by resolution. The hearing was held on July 16, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, Lower Level of City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Boulevard. The
resolution established a formal recognition that the Phase I body of work is
complete and will be used as a base upon which to develop the remainder of the
Shoreline Master Program. The entire SMP document is scheduled for completion
in the summer of 2008, after which it will be proposed for adoption by ordinance
and if passed, will go into effect.
The inventory and analysis work was done by the City's
consultant, URS Corporation, and consists of a detailed scientific look at our shorelines. This work includes a look at current
shoreline use, the ecological function of the shorelines, and restoration
opportunities, among many other items. The Environmental Designations are based
upon the information from the inventory and analysis and the
State
Guidelines, and were created by staff, URS Corporation, and then reviewed by
the SMP Policy Committee.
Phase I consists of the following:
Inventory and
Analysis Documents
Environment Designation
Policies, Maps, Resolution, and Other Documents
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