Section 281.821. Conditional permits.

(1)  The   department  may  issue   a   conditional    permit   when emergency conditions warrant a project to protect property or  the  public health, safety, or welfare.

(2)    Conditional permits shall be issued only under emergency conditions. Upon a determination by the department that a project would be in the best interest of both the applicant and the public, the department may declare an emergency condition to exist and issue a conditional  permit.  Physical  and economic  factors   shall   be   considered in   determining   whether   an emergency condition exists.

(3)   Bridge or culvert repairs or replacements may be made under emergency conditions upon submitting an application and receiving a conditional permit. A written report which includes details of the needed emergency repairs shall accompany the application.   The   department   shall give such applications timely response.

History: 1979 AC; 1982 AACS.