Trailer Court, Campground and Work Camp Plan Review

Melissa Tuemmler, RS, DPHHS-Food and Consumer Safety Section(with special thanks to Melanie Shaw and Barb Kingery)

TRAILER COURT/CAMPGROUND/WORK CAMP PLAN REVIEWPRESENTATION AT REGIONAL TRAININGS – MAY 2015

1. Definitions2. What is the role of DPHHS in plan review

– When does DEQ factor in?

3. What is the role of counties in plan review4. What do we look for during review

– Trailer courts– RV parks and campgrounds– Work camps

5. What are the common issues– What is often missing in submittals– What additional information is requested– Where can the counties assist?

6. How does the applicant get approval?– Then what? – pre-opening inspection; licensure

Trailer Court, Campground and Work Camp Plan Review

50-52-101. Definitions. (1) "Campground" means a parcel of land available to

and principally used by the public for camping, where persons can camp, secure tents or cabins, or park trailers for camping and sleeping purposes.

(2) (7) (a) "Trailer court" means a parcel of land upon which two or more spaces are available to the public and designated for occupancy by trailers or mobile homes for use as residences.

Trailer Court, Campground and Work Camp Plan Review

50-52-101. Definitions. (8) "Work camp" means a parcel of land on which housing is provided by a person for two or more families or individuals living separately, for the exclusive use of the employees of the person and the families, if any, of the employees. For purposes of this subsection, "housing" includes but is not limited to camping spaces; trailer parking spaces; mobile, modular, or permanent barracks or structures; and any appurtenant water supply and distribution system, sewage collection and disposal system, solid waste collection and disposal system, or food service and dining facilities. Housing does not include shelter provided by an employer for persons who are employed to perform agricultural duties on a ranch or farm.

Platting Act Application

DEQ Sanitation Act Application

County Health Department Application

DEQ Approval

DPHHS for Plan Review and License

DEQ Public Water Application

Trailer Court, Campground and Work Camp Plan Review

So Who reviews first?

October 2013- DEQ and DPHHS created an MOU agreeing that DEQ review should be in place, first, for Trailer Courts and Campgrounds. Why?– DEQ approval captures the “big picture” for water,

wastewater and storm drainage, and is generally more difficult and expensive

– Past confusion by applicants when DPHHS approval was given, first, and later DEQ approval contradicted those approval conditions

• Trailer Court and Campgrounds & Work Camps– Plan Review by both the department AND the

local health authority under the ARMs– This is not DEQ approval, but a separate DPHHS

plan review that looks at the details DEQ doesn’t cover

• Youth Camps– Plan Review by the department under the ARMs

Trailer Court, Campground and Work Camp Plan Review

50-52-102 MCAThe department (DPHHS) may adopt rules for constructing and operating campgrounds, trailer courts, work camps, and youth camps to protect the public health and safety.

ARM 37.111.201-.235 ARM 37.111.501-.535 ARM 37.111.601-.624 Trailer Courts and Youth Camps Work Camps Tourist Campgrounds

Trailer Court, Campground and Work Camp Plan Review

Local/DPHHS Joint Review

• Trailer Courts and Campgrounds – DEQ approvals must be submitted as part of DPHHS

application• COSA with PWS and/or PWWS approvals, if applicable

• Work Camps– No DEQ COSA required unless there is an overlying

COSA on the property that is now changing– DEQ PWS and/or PWWS approval must be

submitted, if applicable

Local/DPHHS Joint Review

• What we will do and would like to see from local Environmental Health offices:– Formal plan review is done after DEQ approvals

are in place– All correspondence with applicants is shared with

DEQ and DPHHS– Draft approvals, denials, and deficiency notices are

shared with DPHHS and a consensus is reached before sending

What are the common issues

1. What is often missing in submittals?• Details on water/sewer supplies and individual

risers• Information on location of sanitary stations• If there is a COSA for existing facilities

2. Where can the counties assist?• Assist with the completion of the review form• Notify FCS of any issues prior to submittal

After approved, now what?

1.Pre-opening inspection by local health department

2.Be sure to include other agencies, if required (e.g. Building Codes, local planning)

3.If satisfactory, complete license application, send in to FCS