ID: AXO-ERL-99 DATE: 2026-01-30 LOCATION: Erlands Point Road NW, Bremerton, WA (Dyes Inlet) ZONING_ZONE: Shoreline Residential / Urban Conservancy
> QUERY: "Added deck to shoreline without permit at Erlands Point; county code enforcement has issued a notice."
1. REGULATORY SCAN (THE MUNDANE)
Agent performed an audit of Kitsap County Code (KCC) Title 22 (Shoreline Master Program).
Constraint Identified: Under KCC 22.400.120, shoreline buffers for "Shoreline Residential" designations typically range from 50 to 85 feet. Decks are restricted to a maximum size of 10' x 10' within the buffer and must not result in a "net loss of ecological function."
The Conflict: Any unpermitted structure within the 200' shoreline jurisdiction triggers a Stop Work Order / Notice of Violation. Since the deck is already built, it requires an After-the-Fact (ATF) Shoreline Exemption or Substantial Development Permit (SDP).
The Agentic Fix: Pivot to a "Mitigation-First" strategy. Propose a voluntary Shoreline Mitigation Plan (KCC 22.700) featuring native plantings (e.g., Nootka Rose, Ocean Spray) to offset the square footage of the deck. If the deck exceeds 18 inches in height, it must also meet View Blockage standards under KCC 17.450.
2. PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL
> SOIL DATA: Dyes Inlet marine sediment / Coastal Bluffs. High risk of erosion if drainage is concentrated by deck runoff. > STRUCTURAL LOAD: Existing deck must be retrofitted with Permeable Decking (minimum 1/8" gaps) to qualify for "low-impact" status and prevent soil compaction within the riparian zone.