Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review

Jefferson County is undertaking a periodic review of its Shoreline Master Program (Chapter 18.25 Jefferson County Code), as required by the Washington State Shoreline Management Act (SMA), RCW 90.58.080(4). The SMA requires each SMP be reviewed and revised, if needed, on an eight-year schedule established by the Legislature. The review ensures the SMP stays current with changes in laws and rules, remains consistent with other Jefferson County plans and regulations, and is responsive to changed circumstances, new information and improved data.

Critical Areas Ordinance

Affordable Housing

One of the stated goals of the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) involves housing. A local jurisdiction developed under the GMA needs to address housing.

Proposed Amendments to the UDC, Titles 8 & 18 Relating to Shooting Facilities

Flood Development and Protection Information

Jefferson County is adjacent to Hood Canal, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Pacific Ocean as well as a number of large rivers and streams. Many of the waterbodies in Jefferson County are mapped as floodplain by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Activities proposed within mapped floodplains must comply with development provisions in the flood damage prevention ordinance. In addition, information is available that will help protect you and your property from flood damage.

Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort

This section contains information related to the Master Planned Resort (MPR) in the Pleasant Harbor/Black Point area of Brinnon in south Jefferson County. The initial proposal was considered and the boundary of the MPR was approved as part of the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle.

Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort

This section contains information related to the Port Ludlow area, including planning issues and development applications.

Stormwater Management

Find stormwater management standards, manuals, permits, and other additional materials.

Water Utility Coordinating Committee (WUCC)

The Water Utility Coordinating Committee (WUCC) maintains the Jefferson County Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP).

Past Issues

Issues that are important, but no longer current issues.

Sea Level Rise

A preliminary sea level rise planning report has been prepared to identify areas within the county that are the most vulnerable to sea level rise. The report can be found here.