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Storage of materials and equipment may be permitted; provided that:
(A) The material or equipment is not subject to major damage by flooding and is properly anchored to prevent flotation or downstream movement; and
(B) The material or equipment is readily removable within the limited time available after flood warning. Storage of flammable, toxic or explosive materials shall not be permitted.
(Ord. 2013-01, passed 1-30-2013)
Statutory reference:
Uses requiring permits, see ARM 36.15.602(5)
Domestic water supply wells may be permitted; provided that:
(A) They are driven or drilled wells located on ground higher than surrounding ground to assure positive drainage from the well;
(B) They require no other structures (e.g., a well house);
(C) Well casings are water tight to a distance of at least 25 feet below the ground surface and the well casing height shall be a minimum of 18 inches above the base flood elevation;
(D) Water supply and electrical lines have a watertight seal where the lines enter the casing;
(E) All pumps and electrical lines and equipment are either of the submersible type or are adequately flood-proofed; and
(F) Check valves are installed on main water lines at wells and at all building entry locations.
(Ord. 2013-01, passed 1-30-2013)
Federal law reference:
Utility guidelines, see 44 C.F.R. § 60.39
Statutory reference:
Domestic water wells; permit required, see ARM 36.15.602(6)
Buried and sealed vaults for sewage disposal in campgrounds and recreational areas may be permitted; provided, the same meet applicable laws and standards administered by Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Only those wastewater disposal systems that meet the requirements and separation distances under ARM 17.36.101-116 and ARM 17.36.301-345 are allowed.
(Ord. 2013-01, passed 1-30-2013)
Federal law reference:
Sanitary sewage systems, see 44 C.F.R. § 60.3(a)(6)
Public and private campgrounds may be permitted; provided that:
(A) Access roads require only limited fill and do not obstruct or divert flood waters;
(B) Meet the accessory structures requirements;
(C) An encroachment analysis must be prepared by an engineer;
(D) No dwellings or permanent mobile homes are allowed;
(E) Recreational vehicles and travel trailers are ready for highway use with wheels intact, with only quick disconnect type utilities and securing devices, and have no permanently attached additions; and
(F) There is no large-scale clearing of riparian vegetation within 50 feet of the mean annual high water mark (higher standard).
(Ord. 2013-01, passed 1-30-2013)
Federal law reference:
Recreational vehicles, see 44 C.F.R. § 60.3(c)(14)
Statutory reference:
Uses requiring permits, see ARM 36.15.602(2), 36.15.602(8)
Structures accessory or appurtenant to permitted uses such as boat docks, loading and parking areas, marinas, sheds, emergency airstrips, permanent fences crossing channels, picnic shelters and tables and lavatory, may be permitted; provided that:
(A) The structures are not intended for human habitation or supportive of human habitation;
(B) If the structures are substantial as determined by the permit issuing authority, an encroachment analysis must be prepared by an engineer;
(C) The structures will, insofar as possible, be located on ground higher than the surrounding ground and as far from the channel as possible;
(D) Only those wastewater disposal systems that meet the requirements and separation distances under ARM 17.36.101-116 and 17.36.301-345 are allowed;
(E) Service facilities within these structures such as electrical, heating and plumbing are flood- proofed;
(F) Structure are firmly anchored to prevent flotation;
(G) The structures do not require fill and/or substantial excavation;
(H) No large scale clearing of riparian vegetation within 50 feet of the mean annual high water mark, and
(I) The structures or use cannot be changed or altered without permit approval.
(Ord. 2013-01, passed 1-30-2013)
Statutory reference:
Uses requiring permits, see ARM 36.15.602(2), 36.15.602(9)
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