Are agricultural activities on agricultural lands subject to the King County Shoreline Master Program?
No. The King County Shoreline Master Program cannot modify or limit existing agricultural activities on agricultural lands. However, the Program must include or reference provisions for new agricultural activities on non-agricultural lands and conversion of agricultural land to other uses. Existing King County agricultural regulations, as established under the Livestock Management Ordinance (1993) and critical areas protection requirements (2004), will remain in effect. These regulations provide the option of using a farm plan to meet aquatic area and wetland protection requirements.
