Shoreline Master Program
The Shoreline Master Program (SMP) ensures the beauty of Lake Stevens for future generations by providing a guide for future use and development on the lake to retain the current character and ecological functions of the lake and shoreline. Structures or uses not legally permitted could be required to be removed or brought into compliance with new regulations if a change to the structure or use is requested. These regulations became effective June 14, 2013. City staff is available to answer questions at 425-622-9402.
Periodic Review 2018-2019
The city has completed a mandatory periodic review of our SMP. Public notices about upcoming open houses and public hearings can be found on this webpage when applicable.
Public Open House held, January 9, 2019, Lake Stevens Community Center at 6 pm. Click here for staff's presentation.
Planning Commission Meetings were held February 6 and 20, 2019.
City Council and Department of Ecology joint public hearing schedule for March 26th at the Lake Stevens School District Administration Building, 12309 22nd Street NE. DRAFT SMP Update Report , Joint Hearing Staff Report, Draft SMP Regulations, Proposed Map Designation Change
Contact Russ Wright, Planning Manager (rwright@lakestevenswa.gov), for more information about the periodic review or to be placed on an email list to be noticed of upcoming public meetings.
The Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) identified these shoreline areas within or adjacent to the city:
Lake Stevens
Stitch Lake
Portions of Little Pilchuck Creek
Catherine Creek
Other supporting documents:
Periodic Review 2018-2019
The city has completed a mandatory periodic review of our SMP. Public notices about upcoming open houses and public hearings can be found on this webpage when applicable.
Public Open House held, January 9, 2019, Lake Stevens Community Center at 6 pm. Click here for staff's presentation.
Planning Commission Meetings were held February 6 and 20, 2019.
City Council and Department of Ecology joint public hearing schedule for March 26th at the Lake Stevens School District Administration Building, 12309 22nd Street NE. DRAFT SMP Update Report , Joint Hearing Staff Report, Draft SMP Regulations, Proposed Map Designation Change
Contact Russ Wright, Planning Manager (rwright@lakestevenswa.gov), for more information about the periodic review or to be placed on an email list to be noticed of upcoming public meetings.
The Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) identified these shoreline areas within or adjacent to the city:
Lake Stevens
Stitch Lake
Portions of Little Pilchuck Creek
Catherine Creek
Other supporting documents:
- SMP Periodic Update Overview
- SMP Environment Designations Map
- Snohomish County's Lake Management Program