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Supplemental Engagement Phase I
Open House Summary Report
January 29, 2025 | DRAFT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GLOBAL SUMMARY ................................................................................................................... 3
WORD CLOUD ........................................................................................................................... 8
BY EVENT TOTALS ..................................................................................................................... 9
December 2, 2024, MSU Summary ..................................................................................... 9
December 4, 2024, Gallatin High School Summary .......................................................... 10
December 5, 2024, Hope Lutheran Church Summary ...................................................... 12
December 9, 2024, Online Summary ................................................................................ 13
December 11, 2024, Fairgrounds Summary ..................................................................... 15
December 12, 2024, Sacajawea Middle School Summary ............................................... 17
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Global Summary
Priority Comment Count
P1 P2 P3 Total
December 2 Open House - MSU 54 30 16 100 17.3%
December 4 Open House - Gallatin High 28 13 24 65 11.2%
December 5 Open House - Hope Lutheran 34 16 35 85 14.7%
December 9 Open House - Online 40 38 38 116 20.1%
December 11 Open House - Fairgrounds 73 41 26 140 24.2%
December 12 Open House - Sacajawea 41 21 10 72 12.5%
270 159 149 578
Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic
Open House Summary Chart P1 P2 P3 All
Neighborhood (character, preservation,
compatibility) 73 18 16 107 19.6%
Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 45 22 17 84 15.4%
Density (zoning, growth, urban) 44 20 14 78 14.3%
Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 35 23 14 72 13.2%
Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 23 20 26 69 12.6%
Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 19 18 14 51 9.3%
Environment (protection, open space, natural
areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 16 13 12 41 7.5%
Transitions (buildings & districts) 12 8 3 23 4.2%
Solar 6 2 6 14 2.6%
Community involvement (process, engagement) 4 1 2 7 1.3%
277 145 124 546
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0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Neighborhood (character, preservation,
compatibility)
Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice)
Density (zoning, growth, urban)
Building (bulk, mass, height, design)
Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike)
Utilities (water, adequacy, supply)
Environment (protection, open space, natural
areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest)
Transitions (buildings & districts)
Solar
Community involvement (process, engagement)
Community Priorities -December 2024 Open House Summary
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December 2, 2024, MSU Data Set:
1. Affordable Housing:
o Emphasis on preserving naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) and
preventing luxury condos.
2. Building Height and Compatibility:
o Calls for limiting building heights and ensuring compatibility with existing
neighborhood character.
3. Parking and Transportation:
o Focus on managing traffic and parking issues, with suggestions for improved
public transportation.
4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation:
o Emphasis on protecting trees, urban forests, and water resources.
5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity:
o Desire to preserve historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods.
6. Zoning and Land Use:
o Careful consideration of zoning changes and zone-edge transitions.
7. Transparency and Community Involvement:
o Calls for open planning processes and community engagement.
8. Safety and Infrastructure:
o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased development.
December 4, 2024, Gallatin High School Data Set:
1. Housing and Rent Affordability:
o Emphasis on preserving naturally occurring affordable housing and addressing
housing and rent affordability.
2. Building Height and Compatibility:
o Strong focus on limiting building heights on Main Street and surrounding
neighborhoods.
3. Parking and Transportation:
o Advocacy for adequate off-street parking and improved public transportation.
4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation:
o Strong emphasis on water adequacy and conservation.
5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity:
o Desire to preserve the historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods.
6. Zoning and Land Use:
o Emphasis on downzoning historic neighborhoods to prevent large-scale
developments.
7. Transparency and Community Involvement:
o Calls for reengaging public advisory boards and involving the public earlier.
8. Safety and Infrastructure:
o Concerns about infrastructure capacity, including utilities, water supply, and
traffic planning.
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December 5, 2024, Hope Lutheran Church Data Set:
1. Housing and Rent Affordability:
o Continued emphasis on preserving NOAH and increasing options for regular
folks.
2. Building Height and Compatibility:
o Strong focus on limiting building heights, particularly in historic neighborhoods.
3. Parking and Transportation:
o Advocacy for adequate off-street parking for new units.
4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation:
o Strong emphasis on water adequacy and conservation.
5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity:
o Desire to preserve the historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods.
6. Zoning and Land Use:
o Calls for creating transition zones to protect existing neighborhoods.
7. Transparency and Community Involvement:
o Reengaging public advisory boards and community involvement in decision-
making.
8. Safety and Infrastructure:
o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased development.
December 9, 2024, Online Data Set:
1. Housing and Rent Affordability:
o Emphasis on intentional housing development prioritizing affordability.
2. Building Height and Compatibility:
o Continued focus on limiting building heights and ensuring compatibility.
3. Parking and Transportation:
o Advocacy for adequate off-street parking and improved public transportation
planning.
4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation:
o Continued emphasis on protecting trees, urban forests, and water resources.
5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity:
o Desire to preserve the character of existing neighborhoods.
6. Zoning and Land Use:
o Careful consideration of zoning changes and integration of mixed-use
developments.
7. Transparency and Community Involvement:
o Calls for open planning processes and community engagement.
8. Safety and Infrastructure:
o Concerns about infrastructure capacity and designing streets for safety.
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December 11, 2024, Fairgrounds Data Set:
1. Housing and Rent Affordability:
o Strong emphasis on maintaining affordable housing and preventing short-term
rentals.
2. Building Height and Compatibility:
o Strong focus on limiting building heights and preserving sunlight and views.
3. Parking and Transportation:
o Advocacy for adequate parking and improved public transportation.
4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation:
o Strong emphasis on water adequacy and conservation.
5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity:
o Desire to preserve the historical integrity of neighborhoods.
6. Zoning and Land Use:
o Calls for downzoning historic neighborhoods and creating transition zones.
7. Transparency and Community Involvement:
o Calls for more open and transparent planning processes with community
involvement.
8. Safety and Infrastructure:
o Concerns about infrastructure capacity and safety provisions.
December 12, 2024, Sacajawea Middle School Data Set:
1. Housing and Rent Affordability:
o Continued emphasis on increasing affordable housing and avoiding luxury
developments.
2. Building Height and Compatibility:
o Strong focus on limiting building heights and maintaining neighborhood
character.
3. Parking and Transportation:
o Advocacy for adequate parking and better public transportation.
4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation:
o Strong focus on water conservation and protecting urban forests.
5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity:
o Desire to preserve historical neighborhoods and create transition zones.
6. Zoning and Land Use:
o Calls for careful zoning changes and better definitions.
7. Transparency and Community Involvement:
o Continued calls for open planning processes and early community involvement.
8. Safety and Infrastructure:
o Concerns about infrastructure capacity and ensuring safety provisions.
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Word Cloud
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By Event Totals
December 2, 2024, MSU Summary
Common Concerns and Priorities:
1. Preservation of Neighborhood Character:
o Many participants emphasize the importance of maintaining the historical
character and integrity of neighborhoods.
o Concerns about new buildings dwarfing existing single-family homes are
frequent.
o There's a strong sentiment towards protecting the architectural style and
historical significance of existing structures.
2. Building Height and Density:
o Repeated mentions of the need to limit the height of new structures.
o Many want to prevent high-density developments that are out of scale with the
current neighborhood.
o The idea of balancing density with neighborhood character is a common thread.
3. Environmental and Natural Resource Protection:
o Significant focus on preserving trees, urban forests, wetlands, and water
resources.
o The importance of sustainable development practices, such as xeriscaping and
water conservation, is frequently mentioned.
4. Traffic and Parking Concerns:
o Numerous mentions of the need to manage traffic and parking, especially in
relation to large apartment buildings.
o Concerns about congestion and safety due to inadequate parking infrastructure
in older neighborhoods.
5. Affordable Housing and Livability:
o Many participants are advocating for truly affordable housing, not luxury units.
o There is a desire to preserve affordable housing options and to prevent the
displacement of current residents.
o Discussion around ensuring that new developments enhance, rather than
detract from, the livability of neighborhoods.
6. Transparency and Community Involvement:
o Calls for more open and transparent processes in urban planning.
o Suggestions for holding town hall meetings and studies to better understand the
community's needs and priorities.
7. Infrastructure and Services:
o Concerns about the adequacy of existing infrastructure to support new
developments.
o Emphasis on planning for future needs, such as light rail and improved transit
options.
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Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic
December 2 Open House - MSU P1 P2 P3 All
Neighborhood (character, preservation,
compatibility) 16 7 3 26 23.6%
Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 8 4 0 12 10.9%
Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 8 5 3 16 14.5%
Environment (protection, open space, natural
areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 6 2 2 10 9.1%
Density (zoning, growth, urban) 7 4 0 11 10.0%
Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 10 4 3 17 15.5%
Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 4 2 3 9 8.2%
Community involvement (process, engagement) 1 0 0 1 0.9%
Solar 3 1 1 5 4.5%
Transitions (buildings & districts) 3 0 0 3 2.7%
66 29 15 110
December 4, 2024, Gallatin High School Summary
Recurrent Themes and Concerns:
1. Housing and Rent Affordability:
o Strong focus on preserving naturally occurring affordable housing.
o Concerns about ensuring new developments include truly affordable units rather
than luxury options.
2. Building Height and Compatibility:
o Calls for limiting the height of new buildings, particularly on Main Street and
surrounding neighborhoods.
o Desire for new constructions to be consistent with the existing neighborhood's
character and aesthetics.
3. Parking and Transportation:
o Frequent mentions of the need for adequate off-street parking for new units.
o Concerns about the impact of increased density on parking availability and traffic
congestion.
o Emphasis on improving public transportation options to complement increased
density.
4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation:
o Focus on protecting trees, urban canopy, and ensuring sustainable water usage.
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o Calls for measures to address climate change and environmental sustainability.
5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity:
o Desire to protect the historical integrity and character of neighborhoods.
o Concerns about luxury developments altering the existing neighborhood
dynamics.
6. Zoning and Land Use:
o Calls for careful consideration of zoning changes to maintain neighborhood
character.
o Emphasis on zone-edge transitions and setbacks to ensure compatibility
between different zoning areas.
7. Transparency and Community Involvement:
o Need for more open and transparent planning processes.
o Desire for community involvement in decision-making to ensure developments
align with residents' needs.
8. Safety and Infrastructure:
o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased population and
development.
o Importance of designing streets and roads to enhance safety for pedestrians and
cyclists.
Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic
December 4 Open House - Gallatin High P1 P2 P3 All
Neighborhood (character, preservation,
compatibility) 7 2 2 11 18.6%
Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 1 4 3 8 13.6%
Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 5 4 4 13 22.0%
Environment (protection, open space, natural
areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 2 1 1 4 6.8%
Density (zoning, growth, urban) 2 2 2 6 10.2%
Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 0 2 1 3 5.1%
Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 3 3 4 10 16.9%
Community involvement (process, engagement) 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Solar 1 0 1 2 3.4%
Transitions (buildings & districts) 1 1 2 3.4%
22 19 18 59
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December 5, 2024, Hope Lutheran Church Summary
Recurring Themes and Concerns:
1. Housing and Rent Affordability:
o Strong focus on preserving naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH).
o Concerns about luxury condos and the need for truly affordable housing options.
o Impact of zoning changes on housing affordability.
2. Building Height and Compatibility:
o Emphasis on limiting the height of new buildings, particularly in historic
neighborhoods.
o Need for new constructions to be consistent with the existing neighborhood's
character and aesthetics.
o Concerns about zoning changes that could drastically alter neighborhood
character.
3. Parking and Transportation:
o Advocacy for adequate off-street parking for new units.
o Prioritizing bike lanes, sidewalks, and non-auto corridors to reduce car
dependency.
o Impact of increased density on parking and traffic congestion.
4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation:
o Continued emphasis on protecting trees, urban forests, and water resources.
o Measures to address climate change and promote environmental sustainability.
o Preservation of solar access and other natural resources.
5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity:
o Desire to preserve the historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods.
o Concerns about luxury developments impacting existing neighborhood
dynamics.
o Calls to downzone historic neighborhoods to prevent large-scale developments.
6. Zoning and Land Use:
o Careful consideration of zoning changes to maintain neighborhood character.
o Emphasis on zone-edge transitions and smoother integration of mixed-use
developments.
o Recognition and conservation of agricultural land.
7. Transparency and Community Involvement:
o Calls for more open and transparent planning processes with community
involvement.
o Reengaging public advisory boards and increasing community engagement in
decision-making.
8. Safety and Infrastructure:
o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased development.
o Designing streets and roads to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
o Addressing utility and sewer infrastructure needs.
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Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic
December 5 Open House - Hope Lutheran P1 P2 P3 All
Neighborhood (character, preservation,
compatibility) 8 1 5 14 17.3%
Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 2 4 6 12 14.8%
Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 3 1 5 9 11.1%
Environment (protection, open space, natural
areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 1 1 3 5 6.2%
Density (zoning, growth, urban) 4 2 4 10 12.3%
Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 2 1 2 5 6.2%
Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 6 4 4 14 17.3%
Community involvement (process, engagement) 1 1 2 4 4.9%
Solar 1 0 3 4 4.9%
Transitions (buildings & districts) 1 2 1 4 4.9%
29 17 35 81
December 9, 2024, Online Summary
Recurring Themes and Concerns:
1. Housing and Rent Affordability:
o Continued emphasis on increasing the availability of affordable housing.
o Concerns about luxury condos and the need for more affordable units.
o Calls for intentional housing development that prioritizes attainability and
affordability.
2. Building Height and Compatibility:
o Strong focus on limiting the height of new buildings, especially in historic
neighborhoods.
o Ensuring new constructions are compatible with the existing neighborhood's
character and aesthetics.
o Need for clear definitions of compatibility within zoning districts and the NCOD.
3. Parking and Transportation:
o Advocacy for adequate off-street parking for new units.
o Prioritizing walkability, bike lanes, sidewalks, and other non-auto corridors to
reduce car dependency.
o Planning for public transportation and addressing traffic issues proactively.
4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation:
o Emphasis on protecting trees, urban forests, water resources, and wildlife
habitats.
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o Measures to address climate change and promote environmental sustainability,
including solar access protections and water conservation.
5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity:
o Desire to preserve the historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods.
o Concerns about zoning changes that could alter neighborhood character and the
impact of large developments on existing communities.
o Calls to downzone historic neighborhoods to prevent high-density
developments.
6. Zoning and Land Use:
o Careful consideration of zoning changes to maintain neighborhood character and
allow for higher density near transit stations and employment areas.
o Emphasis on zone-edge transitions and smoother integration of mixed-use
developments.
o Calls for better definitions and consistency in zoning requirements.
7. Transparency and Community Involvement:
o Calls for more open and transparent planning processes with community
involvement.
o Reengaging public advisory boards and increasing community engagement in
decision-making.
8. Safety and Infrastructure:
o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased development,
including utilities, water supply, and traffic planning.
o Designing streets and roads to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
o Addressing the need for adequate parking and safety provisions in new
developments.
Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic
December 9 Open House - Online P1 P2 P3 All
Neighborhood (character, preservation,
compatibility) 6 2 0 8 9.5%
Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 2 4 1 7 8.3%
Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 11 3 2 16 19.0%
Environment (protection, open space, natural
areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 1 5 4 10 11.9%
Density (zoning, growth, urban) 7 5 6 18 21.4%
Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 4 3 3 10 11.9%
Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 3 4 6 13 15.5%
Community involvement (process, engagement) 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Solar 0 0 1 1 1.2%
Transitions (buildings & districts) 1 0 0 1 1.2%
35 26 23 84
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December 11, 2024, Fairgrounds Summary
Recurring Themes and Concerns:
1. Housing and Rent Affordability:
o Continued focus on preserving naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH).
o Concerns about luxury high-rises displacing more affordable options.
o Emphasis on affordable housing for residents, not just for profit.
2. Building Height and Compatibility:
o Strong focus on limiting building heights, particularly to prevent obstruction of
views and sunlight.
o Concerns about tall buildings in single-story neighborhoods and the impact on
neighborhood character.
3. Parking and Transportation:
o Advocacy for adequate parking, including specific requirements like one space
per bedroom.
o Emphasis on improving public transportation and creating walkable, transit-
oriented communities.
o Concerns about traffic safety and infrastructure.
4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation:
o Strong emphasis on water adequacy and conservation.
o Calls to protect urban forests and prevent clear-cutting by developers.
o Encouragement for sustainable development practices and water-saving
measures.
5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity:
o Desire to preserve the historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods.
o Concerns about zoning changes that could alter neighborhood character.
o Calls for creating transition zones to protect existing neighborhoods from high-
density developments.
6. Zoning and Land Use:
o Careful consideration of zoning changes to maintain neighborhood character and
allow for higher density in appropriate areas.
o Emphasis on downzoning historic neighborhoods to prevent large-scale
developments.
o Calls for better definitions and consistency in zoning requirements.
7. Transparency and Community Involvement:
o Calls for more open and transparent planning processes with community
involvement.
o Involving the general public earlier in the planning process to align with
community needs and views.
8. Safety and Infrastructure:
o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased development,
including utilities, water supply, and traffic planning.
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o Designing streets and roads to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
o Ensuring developments provide adequate parking and safety provisions.
Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic
December 11 Open House - Fairgrounds P1 P2 P3 All
Neighborhood (character, preservation,
compatibility) 24 5 2 31 22.1%
Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 13 5 4 22 15.7%
Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 11 6 3 20 14.3%
Environment (protection, open space, natural
areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 4 4 2 10 7.1%
Density (zoning, growth, urban) 18 6 1 25 17.9%
Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 1 4 4 9 6.4%
Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 4 5 5 14 10.0%
Community involvement (process, engagement) 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Solar 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Transitions (buildings & districts) 3 4 2 9 6.4%
78 39 23 140
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December 12, 2024, Sacajawea Middle School Summary
Recurring Themes and Concerns:
1. Housing and Rent Affordability:
o Strong emphasis on maintaining and increasing affordable housing, particularly
for people who work in the city.
o Concerns about short-term rentals and the need to prevent them in certain
neighborhoods.
o Calls to stop luxury high-rises that displace more affordable housing options.
2. Building Height and Compatibility:
o Continued focus on limiting building heights, especially in historic
neighborhoods.
o Desire to maintain the character of existing neighborhoods by controlling the
height and scale of new buildings.
o Specific suggestions to limit building heights to certain landmarks (e.g., the
Baxter Hotel).
3. Parking and Transportation:
o Advocacy for adequate off-street parking for new units, with specific
requirements such as one spot per bedroom.
o Emphasis on improving public safety and providing incentives for new police and
fire department staff.
o Calls to connect bike and walking paths to enhance walkability and reduce traffic
congestion.
4. Environmental and Natural Resource Preservation:
o Strong focus on protecting water resources and prioritizing water conservation.
o Emphasis on preserving trees, urban forests, and ensuring green space in new
developments.
o Calls to encourage energy efficiency and sustainability in new construction.
5. Neighborhood Character and Integrity:
o Desire to preserve the historical and architectural integrity of neighborhoods.
o Concerns about zoning changes and high-density developments impacting
existing neighborhood character.
o Calls to create transition zones to protect existing neighborhoods from large,
luxury apartment projects.
6. Zoning and Land Use:
o Careful consideration of zoning changes to maintain neighborhood character and
allow for diverse housing types.
o Emphasis on zone-edge transitions and downzoning central historic
neighborhoods to prevent high-density developments.
o Calls for better definitions and consistency in zoning requirements.
7. Transparency and Community Involvement:
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o Calls for more open and transparent planning processes with community
involvement.
o Involving the general public earlier in the planning process to align with
community needs and views.
8. Safety and Infrastructure:
o Concerns about infrastructure capacity to handle increased development,
including utilities, water supply, and traffic planning.
o Designing streets and roads to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
o Ensuring developments provide adequate parking and safety provisions.
Community Priority Summary – Tally by topic
December 12 Open House - Sacajawea P1 P2 P3 All
Neighborhood (character, preservation,
compatibility) 12 1 4 17 23.6%
Building (bulk, mass, height, design) 9 2 0 11 15.3%
Housing (Affordable, supply, variety, choice) 7 3 0 10 13.9%
Environment (protection, open space, natural
areas, parks, wetlands, trees, forest) 2 0 0 2 2.8%
Density (zoning, growth, urban) 6 1 1 8 11.1%
Utilities (water, adequacy, supply) 2 4 1 7 9.7%
Transportation (Traffic, parking, walk, bike) 3 2 4 9 12.5%
Community involvement (process, engagement) 2 0 0 2 2.8%
Solar 1 1 0 2 2.8%
Transitions (buildings & districts) 3 1 0 4 5.6%
47 15 10 72
UDC Survey on Areas of Interest
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Q1 330 individuals and counting have shared public comment on the
proposed code out of 59,050 Bozeman residents. Areas of interest and
concern are listed below. Please rank these topics in order of importance
to you.Note: The City currently has separate projects underway to address
some of these areas of interest – Landmark Program (historic
preservation), Affordable Housing Ordinance, integrated water resource
plan.
Answered: 221 Skipped: 8
UDC Survey on Areas of Interest
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housing
preservation
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height
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City boundary
UDC Survey on Areas of Interest
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20
8.60%
19
9.50%
21
6.33%
14
8.60%
19
4.52%
10
6.33%
14
4.52%
10
7.24%
16
2.71%
6
5.88%
13
5.43%
1
6.79%
15
9.05%
20
9.05%
20
9.95%
22
7.69%
17
7.24%
16
6.33%
14
9.05%
20
7.24%
16
5.88%
13
1.81%
4
4.98%
1
4.07%
9
5.88%
13
5.88%
13
6.33%
14
7.24%
16
4.52%
10
9.50%
21
2.71%
6
6.33%
14
9.95%
22
4.98%
11
4.98%
1
0.45%
1
1.81%
4
7.69%
17
4.98%
11
4.98%
11
4.98%
11
5.43%
12
3.62%
8
3.17%
7
5.88%
13
8.60%
19
7.69%
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Residential
zoning
districts
Neighborhood
character
Density
Population
growth
Historic
preservation
Bike
infrastructure
Pedestrian
infrastructure
Parking
number and
configuration
Water
adequacy
Minimizing
agricultural
impacts
Sensitive
lands (e.g.
streams &
wetlands
areas, steep
slopes)
Business
development
(jobs)
Affordable
housing
creation
Affordable
housing
preservation
Building
height
Expansion of
City
boundary
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Q2 If you think important topic(s) are missing above, please list here:
Answered: 104 Skipped: 125
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Q3 Please pick 3 areas that you think are less important for the City to
focus on / are not important to you.
Answered: 229 Skipped: 0
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Residential
zoning
districts
Neighborhood
character
Density
Population
growth
Historic
preservation
Bike
infrastructure
Pedestrian
infrastructure
Parking number
and
configuration
Water adequacy
Minimizing
agricultural
impacts
Sensitive
lands (e.g.
streams &...
Business
development
(jobs)
Affordable
housing
creation
Affordable
housing
preservation
Building
height
Expansion of
City boundary
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10.04%23
14.41%33
14.85%34
16.16%37
12.66%29
20.09%46
9.17%21
21.83%50
3.49%8
20.09%46
5.68%13
48.47%111
12.66%29
6.99%16
23.14%53
44.98%103
Total Respondents: 229
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Residential zoning districts
Neighborhood character
Density
Population growth
Historic preservation
Bike infrastructure
Pedestrian infrastructure
Parking number and configuration
Water adequacy
Minimizing agricultural impacts
Sensitive lands (e.g. streams & wetlands areas, steep slopes)
Business development (jobs)
Affordable housing creation
Affordable housing preservation
Building height
Expansion of City boundary
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20.95%44
50.95%107
18.10%38
10.00%21
Q4 How familiar are you with the UDC?
Answered: 210 Skipped: 19
TOTAL 210
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Very familiar
Somewhat
familiar
Not very
familiar
Not at all
familiar
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not very familiar
Not at all familiar
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69.19%146
30.81%65
Q5 Did you know the code update started in the fall of 2022?
Answered: 211 Skipped: 18
TOTAL 211
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
UDC Survey on Areas of Interest
9 / 23
56.94%119
43.06%90
Q6 Have you signed up on Engage Bozeman to follow the UDC project?
Answered: 209 Skipped: 20
TOTAL 209
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
UDC Survey on Areas of Interest
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49.52%103
50.48%105
Q7 Have you attended an event or submitted a comment on the UDC
update?
Answered: 208 Skipped: 21
TOTAL 208
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
UDC Survey on Areas of Interest
11 / 23
40.19%84
59.81%125
Q8 Have you participated in other City planning documents, e.g. Parks,
Recreation and Active Transportation Plan (PRAT), growth policy?
Answered: 209 Skipped: 20
TOTAL 209
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
UDC Survey on Areas of Interest
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43.81%92
56.19%118
Q9 Have you attended a Commission meeting in the past year?
Answered: 210 Skipped: 19
TOTAL 210
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
UDC Survey on Areas of Interest
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62.86%132
37.14%78
Q10 The City works inside the legal framework established by the state.
Are you aware that in 2023 the state holistically changed the legal
structure for land use planning and development? (Montana Land Use
Planning Act AKA SB382)
Answered: 210 Skipped: 19
TOTAL 210
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
UDC Survey on Areas of Interest
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85.10%177
14.90%31
Q11 Would you care to hear more about the zoning process or specific
components?
Answered: 208 Skipped: 21
TOTAL 208
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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Q12 There are different groups in the community that help share news and
updates about City projects. In learning about the UDC update project,
which of these sources were your top 3 sources of information?
Answered: 213 Skipped: 16
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Formal
neighborhood
organizations
Inter
Neighborhood
Council...
Friend/neighbor
Colleague
Realtors
Architects and
Builders
Planning
Department
Advisory
boards
appointed by...
City
Commission
meetings
Ad hoc citizen
groups
Individual
property owners
and renters
Engage Bozeman
Newspaper/other
news outlet
Social Media
Other (please
specify)
UDC Survey on Areas of Interest
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23.47%50
6.10%13
27.23%58
14.55%31
3.29%7
10.33%22
8.45%18
6.57%14
20.66%44
15.02%32
8.45%18
33.80%72
37.56%80
27.23%58
14.55%31
Total Respondents: 213
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Formal neighborhood organizations
Inter Neighborhood Council meetings
Friend/neighbor
Colleague
Realtors
Architects and Builders
Planning Department
Advisory boards appointed by the City Commission
City Commission meetings
Ad hoc citizen groups
Individual property owners and renters
Engage Bozeman
Newspaper/other news outlet
Social Media
Other (please specify)
UDC Survey on Areas of Interest
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29.47%61
66.18%137
0.00%0
0.00%0
4.35%9
Q13 Which best describes your housing situation at this time?
Answered: 207 Skipped: 22
TOTAL 207
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
I rent a home
I own a home
I own a
manufactured
home
I am unhoused
Prefer not to
answer
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
I rent a home
I own a home
I own a manufactured home
I am unhoused
Prefer not to answer
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22.97%48
26.79%56
8.61%18
31.10%65
3.83%8
6.70%14
Q14 Please select the quadrant where you live. This information will not be
used to identify your place of residence but will help us understand
similarities and differences experienced based on where people live.
Answered: 209 Skipped: 20
TOTAL 209
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
NW
NE
SW
SE
Prefer not to
answer
Outside of
Bozeman City
Limits (plea...
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
NW
NE
SW
SE
Prefer not to answer
Outside of Bozeman City Limits (please specify where)
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0.00%0
5.74%12
22.49%47
17.22%36
13.88%29
14.83%31
17.22%36
5.74%12
2.87%6
Q15 What is your age?
Answered: 209 Skipped: 20
TOTAL 209
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Under 18
19-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75+
Prefer not to
answer
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Under 18
19-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75+
Prefer not to answer
UDC Survey on Areas of Interest
20 / 23
3.35%7
20.10%42
11.00%23
61.72%129
1.91%4
1.91%4
Q16 How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Answered: 209 Skipped: 20
TOTAL 209
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Less than one
year
1-5 years
6-10 years
More than 10
years
Not a resident
Prefer not to
answer
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Less than one year
1-5 years
6-10 years
More than 10 years
Not a resident
Prefer not to answer
UDC Survey on Areas of Interest
21 / 23
40.19%84
59.81%125
Q17 Have you ever applied for a building permit or planning application
with the City of Bozeman?
Answered: 209 Skipped: 20
TOTAL 209
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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Q18 If you think zoning is important, why?
Answered: 150 Skipped: 79
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74.76%154
25.24%52
Q19 Do you know what zoning district you live in?
Answered: 206 Skipped: 23
TOTAL 206
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No