This brief overview of rules applies to activities within Spokane County shore- line setbacks around Liberty Lake.
These setbacks range from 100-200’, depending on the shoreline environment designation. There are three which apply on Liberty Lake.
Minimum Buffer Width
(feet from ordinary high water mark-
OHWM)
Shoreline Residential: 100’
Rural Conservancy: 150’
Natural: 200’
Any type of new building, repair of existing structures, repair/replacement of docks, removal of ANY native vegetation (trees, shrubs, grasses, etc.), are subject to Spokane County Shoreline Development rules (Shoreline Master Program –SMP) and may require permits from the District, County and/or State.
Yard Work and Landscaping
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Spokane County Building and Planning
509.477.3675
Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District
Jeremy Jenkins—Lake Protection Mgr.
509.922.5443
jjenkins@libertylake.org