18S.10.070 Compliance.
This Section is a supplement to Chapter 18.140 PCC, Compliance, which establishes authority and procedures for compliance with the Development Regulations.
A. Within shorelines jurisdiction, except where specifically provided in State statute, all proposed uses and development shall conform to the Shoreline Management Act (Act) (Chapter 90.58 RCW) and with this Title whether or not a permit or approval is required.
B. No person may commence any shoreline development without first obtaining all permits and approvals required pursuant to this Title. A person may be required to obtain multiple permits and approvals.
C. The Act requires that critical areas located within shorelines be addressed through the Shoreline Master Program (Master Program). To meet the requirement, this Title adopts by reference the County Critical Areas Regulations (Title 18E PCC) (with the exception of Chapter 18E.70 PCC, Flood Hazard Areas). This Title contains additional regulations that apply to shorelines.
1. Critical area review and approval within shoreline jurisdiction shall occur as a component of any associated shoreline permit and approval.
D. Shoreline development shall comply with the Zoning Code, Title 18A PCC, Development Regulations – Zoning.
E. Permits and approvals may also be required pursuant to other County Codes, other governmental agencies, and/or entities such as other County agencies, State agencies such as the Washington State Department of Ecology; the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; the Washington State Department of Natural Resources; and the Department of Archaeology/Historic Preservation, and Federal agencies such as the Army Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard.
F. It shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant(s) to contact all applicable agencies to secure any required permits and approvals.
G. Rights reserved or otherwise held by Indian Tribes pursuant to treaties, executive orders, or statutes shall not be impaired or limited by any action taken or authorized by the County under the Master Program, and all such rights shall be accommodated.
H. Other entities may have rules, guidelines, or restrictions on the use of the shoreline, such as homeowners' associations.
I. Any departure from the conditions of a County permit or approved plans constitutes a violation of this Title, and is subject to enforcement actions, penalties, and recision of the original permit or approval.