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NOTICE OF APPLICATION March 25, 2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been submitted as noted below. Comments received within the deadline will be considered in the review of the proposal. Any person has the right to comment on this application, receive notice of and participate in any hearings, request a copy of the decision once made, and appeal the final decision of the project. Written comments are due by April 9, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Please send comments to the City of Washougal, 1701 C Street, Washougal, WA 98671 or email to mitch.kneipp@cityofwashougal.us. Application: AMD #25030007; ENV #25030008 (Washougal Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update) Application Date: November 5, 2024 Technically Complete: November 16, 2024 Applicant / Contact: Mitch Kneipp Community Development Director 1701 C Street Washougal, WA 98671 Description of Project: The proposal is a non-project action to complete the periodic update of the city of Washougals Shoreline Master Program in compliance with the State Master Program Amendment Guidelines (WAC 173-26) and the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58). The SMP was last partially amended in 1974. This amendment is a comprehensive change that will require: (1) that all shoreline development meets no net loss (2) priority for water-oriented uses (3) protection of critical areas or mitigation for impacts (4) public access for larger or public developments (5) vegetation preservation or replacement (6) setbacks for shoreline development and (7) that shoreline stabilization be minimized. Tentative Public Hearing Dates: Planning Commission: June 10, 2025 City Council: June 23, 2025 For more information regarding this application, contact the Community Development Department, 835-8501 or by mail at 1701 C Street, Washougal, WA 98671. March 25 - 994220