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City of Shoreline Information

Shoreline borders Seattle on the north and is one of Washington's newest cities, having been incorporated on August 31, 1995. With a population of over 53,000, it was Washington's fifteenth largest city in 2007 and the sixth largest city in King County.

Recognized nationally for its fine educational programs, the Shoreline School District receives widespread community support. Public schools include two high schools, two middle schools, nine elementary schools and one K-8 community school and there are also several private schools.

Shoreline lies between the shores of Puget Sound and Lake Washington, enjoying both saltwater and freshwater beaches and numerous parks and playgrounds.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHERE ARE THE CITY OF SHORELINE OFFICES LOCATED?
The City offices are located at the following address:
17544 Midvale Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133-4921
Telephone: 206-546-1700 (General information, customer service)
Fax: 206-546-7868
TTY: 206-546-0457
http://www.cityofshoreline.com

WHAT DOES THE SHORELINE-LAKE FOREST PARK ARTS COUNCIL DO?
The Shoreline-LFP Arts Council is a community-based arts organization whose mission is to nurture and support the arts. The Shoreline-LFP Arts Council values the arts as basic to the human spirit, as creative connections to a diverse world, and as a measure of civilization. The vision of the Council is that the arts will be a valued and integral part of the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park community thus ensuring a high quality of life for all residents and the community as a whole. For additional information, call 206-417-4645, or write 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, or e-mail info@shorelinearts.net.
http://www.shorelinearts.net/

WHAT IS THE LATEST POPULATION FIGURE FOR SHORELINE?
Population as of April 2007: 53,190

DOES SHORELINE HAVE A BUILDING DEPARTMENT?
Yes, it is called "Planning & Development Services." The Planning & Development Services Group provides services on the following topics:
• Land use
• Environmental
• Zoning
• Civil engineering
• Permit reviews
• Rights-of-way
• Mechanical
• Energy
• Public information on development proposals
• Prepares new ordinances & code amendments
• Hazardous permits
• Provides input into the comprehensive planning process

http://www.cityofshoreline.com/cityhall/departments/planning/index.cfm

IS CITY HALL WHERE DISTRICT COURT IS LOCATED?
No. Shoreline District Court is a King County building, located at 18050 Meridian Avenue North.
The phone number is 206-205-9200.
http://www.metrokc.gov/kcdc/shorel.htm

WHOM DO I CONTACT TO SCHEDULE PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES?
To schedule a park or to receive a Recreation Guide (seasonal brochure listing all classes, camps and special events), call 206-418-3383. To schedule an athletic field call 206-546-5943.
http://www.cityofshoreline.com/parks/index.cfm
http://www.cityofshoreline.com/parks/facilities/

IS THERE A NEWSPAPER IN THE SHORELINE AREA?
Yes, the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Enterprise is weekly and distributed on Fridays.
Telephone:
425-673-6500
1-800-944-3630
Fax: 425-774-8622
shoreline@heraldnet.com
http://www.enterprisenewspapers.com/?action=city&city=shoreline

The Shoreline Journal is published monthly on the first Tuesday of the month.
425-775-2400
1-887-358-2193
Fax: 425-670-0511
diane.k@journal-newspapers.com
www.journal-newspapers.com

DOES THE CITY OF SHORELINE ISSUE PET LICENSES?
Yes. Pet licenses can be obtained from our City Clerk's office. These are King County licenses, and animal control will still be done by the County. Call 206-546-5042 (Shoreline) or 206-296-2712 (King County) for more information.
http://www.cityofshoreline.com/cityhall/departments/clerk/info/index.cfm?Article=181&Display=Detail&List=179,181,182,183

WHERE IS THE SHORELINE POOL LOCATED?
The Shoreline Pool is located at 19030 First Avenue Northeast which is just north of the Shoreline Community Center. Call 206-362-1307 for more information.
http://www.cityofshoreline.com/parks/info/articles/index.cfm?Article=87&Display=Detail&return=//index.cfm

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Last Updated: February 22, 2008