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Lincoln County Land Services

Lincoln County, WA, is divided into two distinct halves: a northern recreational area and a southern agricultural sector. The northern region experiences a higher influx of building permits and subdivisions, largely due to the allure of Lake Roosevelt and a lower cost of living. This overview discusses various county codes, such as Titles 15-17 covering building, land divisions, and zoning. It highlights the Shoreline Management Act (SMA), its updates, and the planning processes for shoreline conservation and development, which will involve extensive public engagement.

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Lincoln County Land Services

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  1. Lincoln County Land Services Building, Planning & GIS for Lincoln County, WA Courtney Thompson Planner

  2. A Split County • Lincoln County has two distinct halves. • Highway 2 being the broad division line. • The northern, recreational half • The southern, agricultural half • The northern half sees the majority of our subdivisions & building permits. • One reason for that is the draw of Lake Roosevelt.

  3. In addition to Lake Roosevelt.... • Lower cost of living • Many other recreational activities • Less population

  4. Maps • Population Distribution (2010 census) • Building permit distribution (2011-2013)

  5. Lincoln County Development • County Codes • Title 15 - Building • Title 16 – Land Divisions • Defines the process for subdividing land • Title 17 – Zoning • Defines uses permitted in each zone and setbacks etc. • There are no special provisions in our codes for property bordering the National Park Service. • Lincoln County has many approved subdivisions that have yet to be developed (lots sold and/or built on).

  6. Managing Shorelines in Lincoln County • Shoreline Management Act (SMA) • Lakes 20 acres and greater • Rivers/creeks with a mean annual flow of 20 cfs or greater • Also applies to associated wetlands, marshes etc. • Jurisdiction includes upland areas within 200 ft from ordinary high water mark. • The Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) • Wetlands • Aquifer Recharge Areas • Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas • Frequently Flooded Areas • Geologically Hazardous Areas

  7. SMA Mandatory Update • SMA – 90.58 RCW • Passed by legislature in 1971 • Designed as a state/local partnership • Must be completed by all Counties and the cities within that have lakes or streams that meet the size/flow requirements. • Lincoln County has formed a coalition with Odessa, Sprague & Reardan.

  8. SMA & the National Park Service • The SMA only applies to federal lands when there is a private operator.

  9. Where we are going… • Lincoln County has approximately 72 miles of shoreline along Lake Roosevelt and the Spokane River. • Lincoln County is a very unique county when it comes to planning and shoreline planning specifically. • NPS boundaryin the north • Lakes drying up in the south • Such different areas require different approaches to planning. • SMA process includes a significant amount of public involvement. • There will be multiple public meetings throughout the County during this process. • Lincoln County is still very early in the SMA update process.

  10. Thank you! Courtney Thompson Lincoln County Planner cthompson@co.lincoln.wa.us 509-725-7911

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