A. A Facility Impact Permit shall not be required for any authorized use, improvement, or disturbance to a District Facility that existed prior to the adoption of these regulations. Routine maintenance associated with existing uses and improvements will not require a permit. At the time of replacement, expansion, upgrade of an existing use or improvement, or repairs associated with damage due to flooding, erosion, or channel migration, a Facility Impact Permit is required. Emergency repairs of utilities to restore service do not require a Facility Impact Permit. However, more permanent repairs to the utility may require a Facility Impact Permit.
B. A Facility Impact Permit shall not be required for passive uses that cause minimal disturbance, as determined by the Chief Engineer, such as hiking, horseback riding, etc. that are compatible with the natural environment. The creation of new disturbances for these activities is not exempt.
C. A Facility Impact Permit shall not be required for projects authorized and funded in whole or in part by the District.
(Ord. 2018-FC1 § 1 (part), 2018)