. A planning guide for protecting Montana's wetlands and riparian areas . Wetlands; Wetland management; Riparian areas; Riparian areas. 2. Powell County. Development permit regulations with set- backs to protect ripar- ian areas and their as- sociated wetlands have been adopted in Powell County. The protective buff- ers require a setback from the Blackfoot River, in- cluding the North Fork of the Blackfoot River. These setbacks specifically prohibit new residential, com- mercial, or industrial stmctures within 25 yards (75 feet) of the "river's edge or river's ; In order t
. A planning guide for protecting Montana's wetlands and riparian areas . Wetlands; Wetland management; Riparian areas; Riparian areas. 2. Powell County. Development permit regulations with set- backs to protect ripar- ian areas and their as- sociated wetlands have been adopted in Powell County. The protective buff- ers require a setback from the Blackfoot River, in- cluding the North Fork of the Blackfoot River. These setbacks specifically prohibit new residential, com- mercial, or industrial stmctures within 25 yards (75 feet) of the "river's edge or river's ; In order to restrict new development in the northern 2/ 3 of the county where the Blackfoot River is located, only one non-farm/ranch dwelling is allowed per 160 acres. Although wetlands and riparian areas are not specifically protected through the 160-acre density standard, protection is a byproduct because of the lot size for new non-farm/ranch dwellings—which prevents houses from lining rivers and streams. In addition to setbacks and density standards, buffer strips of vegetation may be required. Landowners in the area initiated these regulations. For more infor- mation, contact Ron Hanson, Powell County Plan- ning Department, 409 Missouri, Deer Lodge, MT 59722; (406) 846-3680. Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Purpose: To direct new growth toward desirable and suitable locations by establishing a market-based system to al- low compensation for landowners who do not, or are not allowed to, develop their property. Who enacts it: Counties, municipahties, and county planning and zon- ing districts. Legal Authority: Transfer of development rights may be enacted as part of zoning or development regulations under the County Zoning Act (76, Chapter 2, Part 2, MCA); the County Planning and Zoning Commission Act (Title 76, Chap- ter 2, Part 1, MCA); and the Municipal Zoning Act (Title 76, Chapter 2, Part 3, MCA). How it Works: Traditional land use controls designate some lands for residen
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