Montana § 76-5-403 - Prohibited Uses Within Floodway
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 76-5-403 — Prohibited Uses Within Floodway, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-5-403. Prohibited Uses Within Floodway
Prohibited uses within floodway. The following nonconforming uses shall be prohibited within the designated floodway: (1) a building for living purposes or place of assembly or permanent use by human beings; (2) a structure or excavation that will cause water to be diverted from the established floodway, cause erosion, obstruct the natural flow of water, or reduce the carrying capacity of the floodway; (3) the construction or permanent storage of an object subject to flotation or movement during flood level periods.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 76-5-403
What does Montana Code Annotated § 76-5-403 cover?
Section 76-5-403 ("Prohibited Uses Within Floodway") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 76-5-403?
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