In 1971, the State of Washington legislature enacted the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58) in order to address growing concern about the quality of the state's shoreline environments. This Act recognizes that "shorelines are among the most valuable and fragile" of the state's resources. The Shoreline Management Act and the City of Orting recognize and protect private property rights along the shoreline, while aiming to preserve the quality of this unique resource for all state residents.
Shoreline Master Program