Section 3700.10  Purpose

a)         The purpose of this Part is to protect the rights, safety and welfare of private and public landowners by the regulation of floodway development.  Construction activities which restrict a stream's capacity to carry flood flows may result in channel instability and increased flood damages to neighboring properties.

b)         This Part applies to all rivers, lakes and streams under the Department's jurisdiction except those in the counties of Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry for which floodway limits have been defined pursuant to 17 Ill. Adm. Code 3708.

c)         Compliance with this Part does not excuse an applicant from complying with the following Department of Natural Resources, Office of Water Resources construction related rules:

1)         Rules for Construction and Maintenance of Dams, 17 Ill. Adm. Code 3702.  This Part is applicable statewide.

2)         Regulation of Public Waters, 17 Ill. Adm. Code 3704. This Part applies to the entire State geographically but is limited to only those lakes, rivers, streams and waterways that are considered public waters.

d)         Additionally, permits issued under this Part do not relieve the permittee of the responsibility of securing all other required authorizations.