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Klickitat County is working to update the existing Shoreline Master Program What is a Shoreline Master Program? A Shoreline Master Program(SMP) is a locally prepared set of policies and regulations required by State law, that govern development in shoreline areas. SMPs are designed to: • Encourage appropriate shoreline development; • Promote public access to the shoreline; and • Provide environmental protection. WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 15, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pioneer Center, Senior Services Dining Room 501 N.E. Washington • White Salmon, WA 98672 http://www.klickitatcounty.org/272/Planning-Department Key topic areas: • Shoreline development • Shoreline stabilization • Overwater structures • Buffers and setbacks • Critical area requirements • Shoreline designations • Permitting process Learn more at: Next steps: • Planning Commission study sessions to start in Spring 2017 KLICKITAT COUNTY SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM UPDATE OPEN HOUSE Open House Format There will be a brief presentation including summary information from the draft Shoreline Inventory and Characterization Report. County staff and the consultant team will be available to answer questions, provide information, and to receive input on the Shoreline Master Program update. The Open House is: an opportunity for County residents, as well as other interested citizens, to learn more about the SMP update process and provide comments regarding their views on shoreline uses, shoreline public access, and protection of shoreline resources. Image credit: The Watershed Company