A. Unless specifically exempted by statute (see RCW 90.58.355), all proposed uses and development occurring within shoreline jurisdiction must conform to local development codes and standards, Chapter 90.58 RCW, the SMA and this SMP whether or not a permit is required.

B. No authorization to undertake a use or development on shorelines of the state shall be granted by the city, unless, upon review, the use or development is determined to be consistent with the policy and provisions of the SMP.

C. RCW 36.70A.480 governs the relationship between the SMP and the local development regulations to protect critical areas that are adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW.

D. Applications for shoreline substantial development permits, conditional use permits and variances shall be processed in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the applicable local code; if, where the provisions of a local code and the administration and permitting provisions of the SMP conflict, the provisions of the SMP shall apply. The applicable local codes are located in Chapter 17.96 – Administration and Enforcement.

E. The applicant shall meet all of the review criteria for all development found in WAC 173-27-140.

F. A shoreline substantial development shall not be undertaken within the city unless a shoreline substantial development permit has been obtained, the appeal period has been completed and any appeals have been resolved.

G. No building permit or other development permit shall be issued for any parcel of land developed or divided in violation of the SMP.

H. All purchasers or transferees of property shall comply with the provisions of the SMA, the SMP and any shoreline substantial development permit, conditional use permit, variance, permit revision or letter of exemption.