Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.1204
37.111.1204 PLAN APPROVAL
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(1) The department is the regulatory authority for plan review, unless the local regulatory authority has been approved by the department, in writing, to review plans. Plans may be reviewed jointly by the county and the department. (2) The owner, or their designee, must submit plans and specifications for any new or altered establishment to the regulatory authority for examination and approval before beginning construction or alteration. Facilities proposed in the plans and specifications must meet the requirements of this subchapter. (3) Plans and specifications must include a scaled site plan showing the location of all improvements and must show how all applicable rules will be met, including those regarding water supply, wastewater disposal, and solid waste disposal. If the proposal requires Department of Environmental Quality Sanitation in Subdivision review, public water review or public wastewater review, documentation from the Department of Environmental Quality approving the subdivision or public facilities must be submitted as part of a complete plan review application. Specifications and floor plans for any permanent structures, such as service buildings, must be submitted. (4) No change in plans or specifications involving any provision of this subchapter may be made unless the change is approved in writing by the regulatory authority. (5) The plans and specifications must be submitted in a manner approved by the department. (6) Plans and specifications submitted under this rule are reviewed under authority provided by Title 50, chapter 52, MCA, and this subchapter. Regulatory authority approval of plans and specifications under this subchapter does not constitute approval for compliance with planning, building codes, fire codes, or other state, federal, or local requirements (including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law 101-336). (7) Within 60 days after the receipt of a complete plan submittal, the regulatory authority will make any deficiencies known to the applicant. (8) Access, density of sites, and site spacing must conform to local planning and/or subdivision requirements. Mobile homes must be located with at least 20 feet of side-to-side separation. (9) Approval to construct will be limited to two years, after which, if a license has not been issued, plans and specifications must again be submitted for re-evaluation under rules in effect at the time of resubmittal. (10) Non-licensure for two or more years requires a new submittal of plans and specifications for review and approval by the local regulatory authority and the department before the establishment is relicensed. The establishment must comply with the requirements of current rule at the time of submission.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.1204 establishes a plan approval process that must be completed before any new or altered establishment—such as a mobile home park or campground—can begin construction or modification. The regulatory authority, which may be the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, a locally approved county authority, or both jointly, reviews submitted plans and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable rules covering water supply, wastewater, and solid waste. Approval to construct is valid for two years; if a license is not obtained within that window, or if the facility goes unlicensed for two or more years, the plans must be resubmitted and evaluated under the rules in effect at the time of resubmittal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.1204, operators and owners of regulated establishments generally submit complete plans and specifications—including a scaled site plan, floor plans for permanent structures, and any required Department of Environmental Quality documentation—to the regulatory authority before breaking ground or beginning alterations. Compliant operators ensure that any subsequent changes to approved plans are authorized in writing by the regulatory authority, and they track the two-year construction approval window to avoid having to restart the review process. Operators whose facilities have been unlicensed for two or more years should be aware that a full new submittal is required, and the establishment must meet the standards in effect at the time of that new submission.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.1204 requires that the physical layout and infrastructure of regulated establishments—including mobile home parks—be reviewed and approved by the appropriate regulatory authority before construction or alteration begins, which is intended to ensure that facilities meet health and safety standards. Tenants who have concerns about whether a facility was properly approved, or whether unpermitted alterations have been made, may contact the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services or the applicable local regulatory authority to inquire about the establishment's plan approval status. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this provision may relate to conditions at a specific facility.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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