A. Except as provided in WAC 173-26-150, in the event of annexation of a shoreline of the state, the city shall notify Ecology of such annexation and develop or amend the city’s SMP to include the annexed area. Such SMP development or amendment shall be consistent with the policy of RCW 90.58.020 and the applicable guidelines and shall be submitted to Ecology for approval no later than one (1) year from the effective date of annexation.

B. Until a new or amended master program is approved by Ecology, any decision on an application for a shoreline permit in the annexed shoreline area shall be based upon compliance with the SMP in effect for the area prior to annexation.