The Shoreline Municipal Code is a continuously evolving document made up of ordinances adopted by the City Council. These ordinances set standards to maintain safety, protect and  quality of life in Shoreline.

Ordinances and Resolutions

• Ordinances
• Resolutions

Shoreline Municipal Code

• Shoreline Municipal Code
• Shoreline Development Code
  • SMC 20.10.050 Roles and responsibilities, states the Director of Planning & Community Development has the authority to interpret unclear provisions of the Development Code. See the list of Administrative Orders for formal interpretations made under this provision.

A complete copy of the Municipal Code may be purchased through the Code Publishing Company: (206) 527-6831

Other referenced Codes:

• Engineering Development Manual
• International Construction and Building Codes (see SMC 15.05 for information on adopted codes)
• International Property Maintenance Code
• Stormwater Management Manual

For information on enforcement of codes and regulations, see Shoreline's Code Enforcement Program; (206) 801-2700

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