Ensure public access to shorelines:

• Is safe, convenient, and diversified;

• Makes provisions for public access to publicly owned shoreline jurisdiction areas;

• Avoids adverse effects on fragile natural features; and

• Minimizes conflicts between the public and private property.

Increase public access to shorelines by developing and implementing parks, recreation, and trails plans.

Require public access as part of public shoreline development where appropriate.

Require and/or encourage public access as part of private shoreline development in accordance with adopted jurisdiction shoreline public access plans, where appropriate.

Protect and enhance visual and physical access to shorelines.

Assure that public access improvements do not result in a net loss of shoreline ecological functions.

Encourage development of public access by using tools such as acquisition of land, incentives, etc.