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BOZEMAN PARKING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2021-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA,
TO SET PERMIT AND TRANSIENT RATES IN THE BRIDGER GARAGE FOR 2022.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman has granted the Parking Commission authority to set
parking rates in the garage and all other city facilities (MCA7-14-4634); and,
WHEREAS, in 2020, the Bozeman Parking Commission chose not to raise rates in the
garage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the large proposed rate increase; and,
WHEREAS, Bozeman Parking Services and the Parking Commission has the stated goal of
aiming to improve the parking experience and fully funding garage operations: and,
WHEREAS, the Parking Commission intends to increase UDC permit prices by $5 per year
for 2023, 2024, and 2025 to align transient and permit prices and to sufficiently pay for
operations and maintenance on the Bridger Parking Garage: and,
WHEREAS, the Bozeman Parking Commission has determined guests and visitor parking
should be prioritized; and,
WHEREAS, Bozeman Parking Services Staff and Chair Ness have conducted outreach to
UDC lease holders about increasing their rates in the garage: and,
WHEREAS, Bozeman Parking Services staff will work with the City legal department to
draft addendums to the UDC lease agreements with a preference toward creating a predictable
rate environment: and,
WHEREAS, the Bozeman Parking Commission may decide to adjust transient rates for
2022 at a later time should occupancy data in the garage indicate a need to increase rates; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bozeman Parking Commission sets the
following rates for the Bridger garage permit and transient parking:
• Garage Monthly Permits both revocable and UDC leases increase to $85 per
month, effective January 1, 2022;
• Garage Monthly UDC Permits located in the basement increase to $97 per month,
effective January 1, 2022;
• Transient rates remain the same as adopted by Resolution 2021-01, effective
January 1, 2022.
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Passed and adopted by the Parking Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a session
held on the 8th day of July 2021.
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Jim Ness, Chair
Bozeman Parking Commission
ATTEST:
___________________________
Mike Veselik, Interim Parking Manager
City of Bozeman
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BOZEMAN PARKING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2021-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA,
ABOUT PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman has granted the Parking Commission authority to manage
parking in the downtown area and any other parking permit areas (MCA7-14-4634); and,
WHEREAS, the Bozeman Parking Commission authorized the creation of subcommittees
in Resolution 2021-03 and the Policy Subcommittee has identified parking minimum reductions
as top priority for their work: and,
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Strategic Plan identifies a Well Planned City (Goal 4) as a
key priority for the City and also identifies a vibrant downtown, districts and centers (4.4) and a
high quality urban approach (4.2) as sub goals: and,
WHEREAS, the 2016 Downtown Parking Strategic Management Plan Strategy 7 is for the
Parking Commission and Parking Services to evaluate code-based parking minimums; and,
WHEREAS, the 2019 Downtown Bozeman Strategic Plan’s Goal 3, The Heart of a Thriving
City, calls for simplified parking requirements for the downtown core; and,
WHEREAS, the Parking Commission has the ability to submit comments to the Zoning and
Planning Board as well as the Department of Community Development during the October 2021
Unified Development Code rewrite: and,
WHEREAS, parking space can range from $3,000 for surface lot spaces to more than
$60,000 for underground structure parking and are a main driver of costs for new development;
and,
WHEREAS, unnecessary parking requirements drives up the cost of both residential and
commercial construction which burdens residents and business owners; and,
WHEREAS, reducing parking minimums is an identified strategy for the City of Bozeman
to meet the goals laid out in the 2020 Climate Action Plan: and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bozeman Parking Commission recommends
the Bozeman City Commission and Planning and Zoning Commissions adopt the below parking
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requirements in the Unified Development Code for residential, commercial, and mixed use
developments:
1. A minimum of one parking space per 1000 SF of conditioned space
2. A maximum of three surface parking spaces per 1000 SF of conditioned space
3. Required parking shall be rounded to the nearest whole parking space (e.g. 1400 SF = 1
parking space; 1600 SF = 2 parking spaces), to the nearest square foot and with halves
rounded up
4. For mixed use developments, requirements for commercial and residential uses shall be
calculated separately, with a reduction of up to 50% of the lesser of the two requirements
allowed
5. Affordable housing developments, developments within one half mile of high frequency
transit stops, the B-3 Zoning District, and redevelopments of less than 5000 SF are
exempted from required minimums
6. No additional credits or reductions are given or allowed except for a residential allowance
of one parking space per 24 linear feet of parkable curb frontage (or alternative parking
arrangement approved by the City)
7. Exceptions to these requirements, for qualifying developments, are available through a
Planned Unit Development, subject to City Commission review and approval
Further, the Bozeman Parking Commission recommends the Planning and Community
Development Department and the City Commission use the below definitions for conditioned
space, affordable housing, and High Frequency Transit”
1. Conditioned space: insulated, heated or cooled space, to include livable and leasable
space, exclusive of garages, storage areas, and other spaces not intended for habitation
or commercial use
2. Affordable housing: as defined in Bozeman Municipal Code Sec. 38.700.020.
3. High frequency transit: transit service meeting currently defined standards of “transit
availability” and having headways of 20 minutes or less (acknowledging that Bozeman
currently does not currently have any service that would meet this standard)
Passed and adopted by the Parking Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a session
held on the 12th day of August 2021.
______________________________________
Jim Ness, Chair
Bozeman Parking Commission
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ATTEST:
___________________________
Mike Veselik, Interim Parking Manager
City of Bozeman
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