Pasco planning staff present draft Shoreline Master Program user guide and permit‑tracking tool
Planning staff outlined a state‑funded draft user guide and permit‑tracking system for implementing Pasco’s Shoreline Master Program, describing reach designations, buffer widths (5–75 ft), and an ecological‑functions tracking pilot meant to ensure 'no net loss' of shoreline ecological function.
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Planning staff presented a draft Shoreline Master Program (SMP) user guide and a proposed permit‑tracking system funded by a Washington State Department of Ecology grant during a listening session at the March 2 meeting. Staff emphasized that the city is not proposing a change to the SMP itself, but rather offering guidance on implementation and improved compliance tracking.
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