Except as provided in WAC
173-26-150, in the event of annexation of a shoreline of the state, the local government assuming jurisdiction shall notify the department of such annexation and develop or amend a master program to include the annexed area. Such master program development or amendment shall be consistent with the policy of RCW
90.58.020 and the applicable guidelines and shall be submitted to the department for approval no later than one year from the effective date of annexation.
Until a new or amended master program is adopted or approved by the department, any decision on an application for a shoreline permit in the annexed shoreline area shall be based upon compliance with the master program in effect for the area prior to annexation.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
90.58 RCW. WSR 17-17-016 (Order 15-06), § 173-26-160, filed 8/7/17, effective 9/7/17. Statutory Authority: RCW
90.58.140(3) and [90.58].200. WSR 96-20-075 (Order 95-17), § 173-26-160, filed 9/30/96, effective 10/31/96.]