How is mining regulated under King Countys Shoreline Master Program?
A property’s zoning determines whether mining is allowed on that property. Its shoreline designation is not a factor. Under the King County Zoning Code, mining is allowed on property that is zoned Mining (M). Mining is also allowed on lands in the Forest Production District that are zoned F. If a property has another zoning designation, such as Rural Area (RA) or Agriculture (A), mining is not allowed, unless the mining activity was legally established before the current zoning was put in place. Under the current Shoreline Master Program, mining is allowed within the shoreline jurisdiction A property’s shoreline designation, for example “rural” or “conservancy” under the current King County Shoreline Master Program, does not alter the zoning for the property. The shoreline designation will not allow mining on a property if the Zoning Code does not allow mining on that property.
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- What does the current King County Shoreline Master Program include and how does it affect private property owners?
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