Proposed Amendments to Shoreline Master Program:
PERIODIC REVIEW
The City of Sumas is undertaking a required Periodic Review of the City’s Shoreline Management Master Program (SMP). This Review is required by the state Shoreline Management Act, RCW 90.58. This page contains information regarding the Periodic Review process, opportunities for public participation during the Review, pubic notifications, draft SMP amendments, and contact information for City staff.
Public Participation Plan
The City has developed a Public Participation Plan, which can be accessed here. The Plan summarizes the City’s public participation goals, outlines the general steps included in the Periodic Review process, and provides contact information for those interested in the Review process.
Scoping
An early step in the Periodic Review process is to establish the initial scope of the Review. The initial Scoping Notice can be accessed here. Interested parties should submit comments, concerns and/or suggested issues to be addressed through the Review by January 15, 2021. Input may be submitted in writing to Sumas City Hall or by e-mail to rollinh@sehome.com. The results of the Scoping process will be presented to the City Council at the council meeting to be held on January 25, 2021. Contact Sumas City Hall at (360) 988-5711 to receive information regarding remote access to the city council meeting.
Timeline
The following is a general timeline for the Periodic Review process, including anticipated public participation opportunities:
| Milestone | Timing |
| Initial Notification regarding Periodic Review | December 2020 |
| Initial Scoping | January 2021 |
| Preparation of Draft SMP Amendments | February through April 2021 |
| Public Review Period | April through June, 2021 |
| Hearings | June 2021 |
Draft SMP Amendments and Public Comment Period
As of April 7, 2021, draft amendments to the Sumas SMP are available for review and comment. The above date marks the beginning of the 60-day public review period required by the Growth Management Act. Comments regarding the proposed SMP amendments are being accepted through June 7, 2021.
Public Hearing
The Sumas City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed amendments to the SMP on June 14, 2021 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Sumas City Hall. Any party may submit written or oral testimony at the hearing. Interested parties should contact City Hall or the City website to receive information regarding in-person and remote access to the city council meeting.
Staff Contact
Interested parties can learn about the process and where to find information, and submit comments, by contacting the Project Manager for this project:
Rollin Harper, City Planner
433 Cherry Street
P.O. Box 9
Sumas, WA 98295
Phone: (360) 733-6033
Email: rollinh@sehome.com