36.15.504    LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADJUSTMENTS TO PROPOSED FLOODWAY DELINEATION

(1) After the delineation of a suggested designated floodway by the department and prior to the public hearing to consider the floodway delineations, the department shall meet with local governmental and planning officials to consider possible adjustments due to local land use consideration.

(2) No adjustments in floodway width or location may be made, however, if such adjustments would theoretically increase flood heights beyond the permissible limits noted in ARM 36.15.502.

History: Sec. 76-5-208, MCA, Sec. 76-5-201 and Sec. 76-5-202, MCA; NEW, 9/4/74.