Floodplain Regulations
Laws and Codes, Permits and Inspections, Sustainability and Environmental Health
Certainly! Since I don't have direct access to Rosebud County's floodplain regulations from May 2008, I'll create a general rephrasing based on typical regulations for illustrative purposes:
Original Passage (hypothetical):
"Construction within designated floodplain areas is subject to specific building codes and requires a permit from the local governing body. New structures must be elevated to or above base flood elevation levels. Existing structures undergoing substantial improvements also need to comply with these elevation requirements. Development must not increase flood risks to other properties. Enclosed areas below elevated buildings are limited to storage, parking, and access, and must be designed to allow the entry and exit of floodwaters naturally."
Rewritten Passage:
"Any construction activities within the identified floodplain zones must adhere to certain building standards and necessitate obtaining a permit from relevant authorities. Newly constructed buildings must be raised to at least the base flood elevation height. Buildings already present that are significantly upgraded must also meet these elevation criteria. Any development should ensure that it does not heighten flood risk for neighboring properties. Enclosed spaces beneath elevated structures are restricted to use for storage, parking, and entry/exit purposes, with a design that permits floodwaters to flow freely."
