PUBLIC HEARING
TACOMA TIDEFLATS SUBAREA PLAN AND AMENDMENTS TO THE SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM
The Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing on the Tideflats Subarea Plan and related amendments to Title 19 Shoreline Master Program and Title 13 Land Use Regulatory Code. Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to attend an informational session and to provide comment during the public comment period.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
October 28, 2025, no earlier than 5:15 PM (Hybrid format)
Written Comment Deadline:
October 27, 2025, 5:00 PM
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
October 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM (Virtual format) Purpose: To provide an overview of the Draft Plan and proposed amendments, public review materials, and how to provide public comment
SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM AMENDMENT SUMMARY:
In accordance with RCW 90.58, the City of Tacoma is considering the following amendments to the Shoreline Master Program (Title 19 of the Tacoma Municipal Code):
Establish a new Seaport Shoreline Environment Designation that applies to the Tideflats Manufacturing and Industrial Center, replacing the existing High Intensity Designation and the S-10 Shoreline District.
Modify the existing Urban Conservancy Environment Designation, creating a new distinction: Urban Conservancy – Freshwater, Urban Conservancy – Marine
Modify Section 19.06.030 Archaeological, Cultural and Historic Resources to refer to new standards proposed in Title 13.13 Archaeological, Cultural, and Historic Resources.
Organizational amendments to improve the function and usability of the Shoreline Master Program.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT – NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
In support of the Tideflats Subarea Plan process, the City of Tacoma has completed a non-project environmental review. This notice is to inform you that the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is available for review at tacoma.gov/tideflats. (SEPA Record 20503611)
For more information on the proposed amendments and how to provide comments and to attend the meetings:
VISIT: tacoma.gov/tideflats
QUESTIONS? E-mail: Planning@Tacoma.gov
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Oct 11-12 2025