§ 12-31. Notice requirements for floodplain permit applications.

(a)

Upon receipt of a complete application and receipt of payment for a floodplain permit, the floodplain administrator shall prepare a notice containing the facts pertinent to the floodplain permit application and shall:

(1)

Publish the notice at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the area; (ARM 36.15.204(2)(c))

(2)

Serve notice by first-class mail upon adjacent property owners; (ARM 36.15.204(2)(c))

(3)

Serve notice to the state national flood insurance program coordinator located in DNRC by the most efficient method. Notice to other permitting agencies or other impacted property owners may be provided; and

(4)

Prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse in the regulated flood hazard area, additionally provide notice to FEMA and adjacent communities. (44 CFR 60.3 (b)(6))

(b)

The notice shall provide a reasonable period of time, not less than 15 days, for interested parties to submit comments on the proposed activity. (ARM 36.15.204(2)(c))

(Ord. No. 1320 , § 1, 2-13-18)