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Polson Development Code |
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Review the revised City of Polson Development Code. |
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Polson Development Code revised 9/07 |
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Development Code Appendice |
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Polson Development Code Appendice |
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Polson Development Code Appendice |
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Building Department |
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Links to online documents:
You may mail or fax these documents to the following:
Building
and Planning Dept—City of Polson
59860-2137
Telephone (406) 883-8214
Fax (406) 883- 8238 |
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From the
Citizen's guide to Municipal Codes
of Polson
Building Permits
Building & Planning
883-8214
Building permits and zoning conformance permits are required before
ground breaking or construction activity begins for a new structure,
addition or remodel. A zoning conformance application is also
required in advance of ground breaking and construction in order to
pave a lot, change curb and gutter or add a sidewalk. (UBC 106.1 PMC
15.01.010)
Fences & Vision Triangles
Building & Planning
883-8214
Fence permits are required for all fences. Fences, vegetation or
other visual obstructions shall be 30 inches or less in height when
they occur within the vision triangles for an intersection or
driveway. Tree branches shall be pruned to a height of 8 feet in a
vision triangle. (PDC appendix E, 8e)
Home-Based Business
Building & Planning
883-8214
Home occupations in residential zones shall meet criteria, which
includes floor area, parking, outdoor storage, employees and
signage. A zoning conformance application and a certificate of
occupancy/change of use application needs to be completed. (PDC
Appendix D)
Lakeshore Construction & Maintenance
Building & Planning
883-8214
Construction or maintenance within 20 feet of the Lakeshore requires
an application, project review and permit. Fee is based on the value
of the project. (MCA 75-7-201, Ordinance No. 551)
Noise as a Nuisance
Building & Planning
883-8214
It is unlawful to make, create or maintain unnecessary loud noises
within the City of Polson. The Polson Development Code lists maximum
noise levels at 71 dBA in commercial and resort zones between the
hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Maximum levels in residential zones are
60 dBA between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. and 50 dBA between 10 p.m. and 7
a.m. These levels can be exceeded by temporary construction,
maintenance activities and holiday celebrations. (PDC XVIII, W. 1)
Outdoor Storage
Building & Planning
883-8214
Outdoor storage shall not create a fire, health or safety hazard or
constitute an attractive nuisance regardless of its location on a
property. (PDC XVIII, W.6)
Sidewalks: Repair or Installation
Building & Planning
883-8214
Owners and/or tenants are responsible for repair or replacement of
hazardous or deteriorated sidewalks in front of and/or adjacent to
their property. This only applies to sidewalks required on public
right-of-ways. Full costs of repair, replacement and/or installation
are assessed to the owner. (PMC 12.02.120)
Signs
Building & Planning
883-8214
Most signs and banners used as signs require permits. More
information and applications are available at the Building and
Planning Office. (PDC, appendix B)
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