Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 12 - FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS
Chapter 12.8 - PARKS DIVISION
Subchapter 12.8.6 - Development
Rule 12.8.602 - DEVELOPMENT OR IMPROVEMENT
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 12.8.602
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) In implementing 23-1-110, MCA, the commission considers the following improvement or development projects to be those that significantly change park or fishing access site features or use patterns:
(a) new roadways or trails built over
undisturbed land;
(b) new buildings
constructed (with the exception of vault latrines and other buildings under 100
square feet);
(c) any excavation of
20 cubic yards or greater;
(d) new
parking lots built over undisturbed land or the expansion of an existing lot
that increases the parking capacity by 25% or more;
(e) any new shoreline alteration that exceeds
a double wide boat ramp or handicapped fishing station;
(f) any new construction into lakes,
reservoirs or streams;
(g) any new
construction in an area with National Registry quality cultural artifacts (as
determined by the state historical preservation office); and,
(h) any new above ground utility
lines.
(i) any increase or decrease
in campsites of 25% or more of the existing number of campsites.
(2) All proposed improvement or development projects will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if they would significantly change park or fishing access site features or use patterns, including the cumulative effects of a series of individual projects.
Sec. 23-1-110 MCA; IMP, Sec. 23-1-110 MCA;
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