Public Hearing Draft (clean) - City of Bainbridge Island

1.3.3 Adoption Authority
This Master Program is adopted under the authority granted by RCW 90.58 and WAC 15 173-
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1.3.4 Relationship to Other Plans and Regulation
The Shoreline Master Program regulations are used as an overlay to other City policies and
regulations for properties within shoreline jurisdiction. The following provisions apply to this
program in relationship to other plans and regulations:
1. In addition to compliance with the provisions of the Shoreline Management Act of 1971
and the state Shoreline Master Program Guidelines, this Shoreline Master Program must
be consistent with local plans and policy documents, specifically, the City’s
Comprehensive Plan and the City's critical areas regulations. This program must be
consistent with the regulations developed by the City to implement its plans, such as the
zoning code and subdivision code, as well as regulations relating to building
construction and safety.
2. Uses and developments regulated by this Program may also be subject to other
provisions of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code, the City of Bainbridge Island
Comprehensive Plan, the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (RCW 43.21C
and WAC 197-11), and other local, state and federal laws.
3. Project proponents are responsible for complying with all applicable laws prior to
commencing any use, development or activity.
4. Where this Program makes reference to any RCW, WAC, or other state or federal law or
regulation the most recent amendment or current edition shall apply.
5. In the event a conflict occurs between the provisions of this program and the laws,
regulations, codes or rules of any other authority having jurisdiction within the City, the
regulations that provide more protection to the shoreline area shall apply, except when
constrained by federal or state law, or where specifically provided otherwise in this
program.
6. Other activities that could occur along the shoreline (starting bonfires, disposing or
spilling/releasing of regulated or hazardous waste products, use of pesticides, activities
within wetlands) may require other permits, review, or approval not identified here.
1.3.5 Applicability of Bainbridge Island Shoreline Master Program
1. All proposed uses and development occurring within shoreline jurisdiction must
conform to Chapter 90.58 RCW, the Shoreline Management Act and this Shoreline
Master Program. All uses, even those not meeting the definition of development, are
subject to the provisions and development regulations of this SMP, even though a permit
may not be required.
2. Any person wishing to undertake activities constituting “development” within shoreline
jurisdiction shall apply to the Administrator for a Shoreline Permit. Based on the
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