Commissioners taking comments on lakeshore protection changes

Lake County is in the process of amending its lakeshore protection regulations, and the Lake County Commission is accepting comments on the proposed amendments through Saturday, Aug. 28.

Commissioners passed a resolution of intention to adopt the amendments during a July 21 public hearing. They may vote on the amendments during an Aug. 30 hearing.

The new regulations include updates to standards for boat shelters, breakwater portions of a dock, dock width, buoy location, floating dock locations, administrative language, and the prohibition of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.

Current regulations and the proposed amendments are available from the Lake County Planning Department by contacting 406-883-7205 or planning@lakemt.gov. The may be viewed online at tinyurl.com/jjc58uyv. For more information, visit www.planlakecounty.com.

Comments may be submitted to the department by mail to 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860; by faxed to 406-883-7205; or by e-mail to planning@lakemt.gov.