Water Use Rules in Shoreline, WA (2026)
2 verified water use rules for Shoreline, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Turf Replacement Rebates
Shoreline's development code defines "hardscape" so that artificial turf with subsurface drain fields counts as only 50 percent hardscape and 50 percent pervious, under SMC § 20.20.024, giving lots that replace natural lawn with draining synthetic turf partial credit against the city's per-zone hardscape coverage limits.
Shoreline Artificial Turf Hardscape Credit Rule
Light RestrictionsShoreline Municipal Code § 20.20.024
Hardscape Any structure or other covering on or above the ground that includes materials commonly used in building construction such as wood, asphalt and concrete, and also includes, but is not limited to, all structures, decks and patios, paving including gravel, pervious or impervious concrete and asphalt. Retaining walls, gravel, or paver paths less than four feet wide with open spacing, or ...
Recycled Water Rules
Shoreline bans reclaimed or recycled water use within its one designated special drainage area, the Deer Creek Wellhead Protection Buffer Area, under SMC § 13.10.230, unless the water discharges to a public sanitary sewer system. Outside that mapped buffer, the code does not regulate recycled water use.
Shoreline Recycled Water Restriction in Wellhead Buffer
Significant RestrictionsShoreline Municipal Code § 13.10.230
A. The director may designate "special drainage areas" where it has determined that the existing flooding, drainage, and/or erosion conditions present a threat of harm to the welfare or safety of the surrounding community. ... ... C. The city recognizes the following special draiange area(s): 1. Deer Creek Wellhead Protection Buffer Area. ... ... 2. If the special drainage area is located withi...
Looking for King County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Shoreline city rules.
Water Use Rules in King County →