HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-25 CDB Agenda and Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 pm
B. Disclosures
C. Changes to the Agenda
D. Approval of Minutes
D.1 Approval of Minutes(Sagstetter)
E. Action Items
E.1 Zone Map Amendment Requesting Modifying the Zoning Map from PLI to R-3 on 1.37 Acres
Plus the Adjacent Right of Way, the Vaquero Land Swap Zone Map Amendment, Application
25035(Rogers)
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
CDB AGENDA
Monday, June 2, 2025
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E.2 Continued Discussion of Unified Development Code Update Focusing on Tools to Address
Mass and Scale of Buildings(Saunders)
F. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board
G. FYI/Discussions
G.1 Upcoming Items for the June 16, 2025, Community Development Board Meeting(Saunders)
G.2 Information on Zoning Map Changes Requested as Public Comment During the UDC Update
to Date(Saunders)
H. Adjournment
information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 25035
and move to recommend approval of the Vaquero Land Swap Zone Map Amendment, with
contingencies required to complete the application processing.
Discuss and determine whether to make a recommendation to the City Commission on methods to
address mass and scale of buildings
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Community Development Board
FROM:Sam Sagstetter
SUBJECT:Approval of Minutes
MEETING DATE:June 2, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Community Development - Legislative
RECOMMENDATION:Approve.
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver
information to the community and our partners.
BACKGROUND:None.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:Approve with corrections.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
051925 CDB Minutes.pdf
Report compiled on: May 28, 2025
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THE COMMUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
MAY 19, 2025
Present: Jennifer Madgic, Ben Lloyd, Hap Happel, Nicole Olmstead, Jason Delmue, Mark Egge
Excused: Chris Egnatz
00:04:45 General information about the Community Development Board is available in our
Laserfiche repository.
A) 00:03:52 Call to Order - 6:00 pm
B) 00:04:36 Disclosures
C) 00:04:40 Changes to the Agenda
D) 00:04:46 Approval of Minutes
D.1 00:04:53 Approval of Minutes.
050525 CDB Minutes.pdf
00:04:58 Motion to approve
Jason Delmue: Motion
Ben Lloyd: 2nd
00:05:51 Vote on the Motion to approve The Motion carried 6 - 0.
Approve:
Jennifer Madgic
Ben Lloyd
Hap Happel
Nicole Olmstead
Jason Delmue
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Mark Egge
Disapprove:
None
E) 00:06:04 Special Presentations
E.1 00:06:08 Update on the 2025 Montana Legislature Actions Affecting the Update
to the Unified Development Code and Existing Regulations
2025 MT Legislative Session - Status.pdf
00:06:33 Community Development Manager Chris Saunders presents to the board.
F) 00:26:00 Action Items
F.1 00:26:07 Continued Discussion of Unified Development Code Public Input and
Alternatives
00:26:10 Community Development Manager Chris Saunders presents to the board with open
discussion.
01:24:06 Anja Lincke provides public comment.
01:27:39 Justin Bersick provides public comment.
01:30:21 Miah Gotchee provides public comment
01:32:38 Eva Killenberg provides public comment.
01:38:10 Motion to approve The city undertakes to alter the zone map of Bozeman in connection with
the UDC with regard to zone map amendments that meet either of two criteria: 1, these zone map
amendments that have already been identified by the city and or set forth on page 2 of the report to us
for the City's unintelligible. 2, Other zone map amendments that have been proposed by citizens that
are of a technical nature or clearly sensible in the eyes of the community development department and
very unlikely to be controversial amongst adjoining neighbors or the city as a whole, but to separate
from the UDC and to have delt with pursuant a separate review other potential zone map amendments
that did not meet those criteria.
Hap Happel: Motion
Mark Egge: 2nd 01:55:38 Vote on the Motion to approve The city undertakes to alter the zone map of Bozeman in
connection with the UDC with regard to zone map amendments that meet either of two criteria: 1, these
zone map amendments that have already been identified by the city and or set forth on page 2 of the
report to us for the City's unintelligible. 2, Other zone map amendments that have been proposed by
citizens that are of a technical nature or clearly sensible in the eyes of the community development
department and very unlikely to be controversial amongst adjoining neighbors or the city as a whole, but
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to separate from the UDC and to have delt with pursuant a separate review other potential zone map
amendments that did not meet those criteria. The Motion carried 5 - 1.
Approve:
Jennifer Madgic
Ben Lloyd
Hap Happel
Nicole Olmstead
Mark Egge
Disapprove:
Jason Delmue
01:57:38 Motion to approve Discuss and determine whether to make a recommendation to the City
Commission
Hap Happel: Motion
Ben Lloyd: 2nd
01:57:40 Vote on the Motion to approve Discuss and determine whether to make a recommendation to
the City Commission The Motion carried 6 - 0.
Approve:
Jennifer Madgic
Ben Lloyd
Hap Happel
Nicole Olmstead
Jason Delmue
Mark Egge
Disapprove:
None
02:21:05 Motion to approve Give consideration to 1) the number of dwelling units allowed by right in R-
A or whether to rely instead on form based limitations on mass and scale, and 2) to give further
consideration to employing square foot caps such as described in the public comment provided by
Forward Montana intended to promote efficient land use, provide multimodal transportation options,
create more affordable housing, promote the preservation of existing structures, and reuse of existing
building materials as replenishing funds for the affordable housing fund.
Mark Egge: Motion
Jason Delmue: 2nd
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02:25:40 Vote on the Motion to approve Give consideration to 1) the number of dwelling units allowed by
right in R-A or whether to rely instead on form based limitations on mass and scale, and 2) to give further
consideration to employing square foot caps such as described in the public comment provided by Forward
Montana intended to promote efficient land use, provide multimodal transportation options, create more
affordable housing, promote the preservation of existing structures, and reuse of existing building
materials as replenishing funds for the affordable housing fund. The Motion carried 6 - 0.
Approve:
Jennifer Madgic
Ben Lloyd
Hap Happel
Nicole Olmstead
Jason Delmue
Mark Egge
Disapprove:
None
H) 02:31:22 FYI/Discussions
H.1 02:31:27 Upcoming Items for the June 2, 2025, Community Development Board
Meeting
G) 02:34:22 Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and
Jurisdiction of the Board
02:34:43 Justin Bersick provides public comment.
02:37:18 Natsuki Nakamura provides public comment.
I) 02:39:33 Adjournment
This board generally meets the first and third Monday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Community Development Board
FROM:Tom Rogers, Senior Planner
Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager
Erin George, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:Zone Map Amendment Requesting Modifying the Zoning Map from PLI to R-
3 on 1.37 Acres Plus the Adjacent Right of Way, the Vaquero Land Swap
Zone Map Amendment, Application 25035
MEETING DATE:June 2, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Community Development - Legislative
RECOMMENDATION:Having reviewed and considered the staff report, application materials,
public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings
presented in the staff report for application 25035 and move to recommend
approval of the Vaquero Land Swap Zone Map Amendment, with
contingencies required to complete the application processing.
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.2 High Quality Urban Approach: Continue to support high-quality planning,
ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban
approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill, density,
connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods.
BACKGROUND:Application to rezone a property totaling 1.37 acres, plus adjacent right-of-
way, from PLI to R-3 to accommodate proposed development. The subject
property is adjacent to the Gallatin County Regional Park. The area was
originally annexed in 2001 as the Baxter Meadows Annexation by Resolution
No. 3487.
The property owner performed a land swap with the County through the
Gallatin County Commission to acquire additional land to accommodate
their development proposal. The land swap did not go through city review as
the city was not an affected landowner. However, the city did review and
preliminarily review the subdivision plat for the property. The area of the
land swap is zoned PLI and does not allow residential development as a
permitted use. Therefore, the property owner seeks to re-zone this area to
allow the development to commence.
As noted in the application narrative, the subject property has undergone
preliminary plat review, see the Park View Crossings Application No. 21158.
The application proposed the subdivision of 7 acres of land into 44
residential lots consisting of: 9 fourplex townhouse lots. 2 triplex townhouse
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lots, and 1 duplex townhouse lot, plus 2 open space (mid-block crossing)
lots, 1 common area drainage lot, and streets and rights-of-way (ROW). The
Applicant would provide a shared-use pathway along its Vaquero Parkway
frontage within the ROW as partial fulfillment of its parkland contribution.
Final plat approval has not been granted.
The property is not within the NCOD, a historic district, or a city recognized
neighborhood. The underlying Future Land Use designation is Urban
Residential. The R-3 zoning is an implementing district for this classification.
Application materials [external link] are available through the city's website.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:There are no identified conflicts on this application.
ALTERNATIVES:1. Recommend to approve the application with contingencies as presented;
2. Recommend to approve the application with modifications to the
recommended zoning;
3. Recommend to deny the application based on findings of non-
compliance with the applicable criteria contained within the staff report; or
4. Open and continue the public hearing, with specific direction to staff or
the applicant to supply additional information or to address specific items.
FISCAL EFFECTS:No unusual fiscal effects have been identified. No presently budgeted funds
will be changed by this Zone Map Amendment.
Attachments:
25035 Vaquero Land Swap ZMA CDB SR.pdf
Report compiled on: May 21, 2025
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25035, Staff Report for the Vaquero Land Swap Zone Map Amendment
Public Hearing Date(s): Community Development Board acting in their capacity as
the Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 2, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
City Commission meeting is on June 17, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
Project Description: The Vaquero Land Swap zone map amendment requests
amendment of the City Zoning Map on 1.37 acres (59,514 square feet) plus
the adjacent right-of way from PLI (Public Lands and Institutions) to R-3
(Residential Medium Density District).
Project Location: The property is located on the west side of Vaquero Parkway at
the intersection with Tschache Lane described as a portion of Lot 4A being the
component of this ZMA; Being Tract 3A-1 of C.O.S 2202B and Lot 4 of Minor
Subdivision 400 located in the Northeast One-Quarter (NE ¼) of Section 3,
Township 2 South (T2S), Range 5 East (R5E), P.M.M., Gallatin County,
Montana.
Recommendation: Meets standards for approval
Community Development Board Motion: Having reviewed and considered the staff
report, application materials, public comment, and all information
presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for
application 25035 and move to recommend approval of the Vaquero Land
Swap Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies required to complete the
application processing.
Recommended City Commission Motion: Having reviewed and considered the
staff report, application materials, public comment, recommendation of the
Zoning Commission, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the
findings presented in the staff report for application 25035 and move to
approve the Vaquero Land Swap Zone Map Amendment, with contingencies
required to complete the application processing.
Report Date: May 20, 2025
Staff Contact: Tom Rogers, Senior Planner
Agenda Item Type: Action – Legislative
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Unresolved Issues
None identified at this time.
Project Summary
The owner, Campeche Shores Development, LLC, Galveston, TX 77552, submitted
application to rezone an area totaling 1.37 acres, plus adjacent right-of-way, from PLI to
R-3 to accommodate proposed development. The subject property is adjacent to the
Gallatin County Regional Park. The area was originally annexed in 2001 as the Baxter
Meadows Annexation by Resolution No. 3487 and zoned as R-3.
The property owner performed a land swap with the County through the Gallatin County
Commission to acquire additional land to accommodate their development proposal.
The land swap did not go through city review. However, the city did review and
preliminary review the subdivision plat for the property. The area of the land swap is
zoned PLI and does not allow residential development as a permitted use. Therefore, the
property owner seeks to re-zone this area to allow the development to commence.
As noted in the application narrative, the subject property has undergone preliminary
plat review, see the Park View Crossings Application No. 21158. The application
proposed the subdivision of 7 acres of land into 44 residential lots consisting of: 9
fourplex townhouse lots, two triplex townhouse lots, and 1 duplex townhouse lot, plus 2
open space (mid-block crossing) lots, 1 common area drainage lot, and streets and
rights-of-way (ROW). The Applicant would provide a shared-use pathway along its
Vaquero Parkway frontage within the ROW as partial fulfillment of its parkland
contribution. Final plat approval has not been granted.
The property is not within the NCOD, a historic district, or a city recognized
neighborhood. The underlying Future Land Use designation is Urban Residential. The R-
3 zoning is an implementing district for this classification.
Application materials can be viewed on the City’s development map at the following link.
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=296405&dbid=0&repo=BOZEMAN
Community Development Board (Zoning Commission) Summary
The Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 2, 2025. A summary of the
meeting will be provided after the conclusion of the meeting.
The video recording of the public hearing is available after the conclusion of the
meeting.
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No comment has been received as of the production of this report.
Alternatives
1. Approve the application with contingencies as presented;
2. Approve the application with modifications to the recommended zoning;
3. Deny the application based on findings of non-compliance with the applicable
criteria contained within the staff report; or
4. Open and continue the public hearing, with specific direction to staff or the
applicant to supply additional information or to address specific items.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ 2
Unresolved Issues ............................................................................................................. 2
Project Summary ............................................................................................................... 2
Community Development Board (Zoning Commission) Summary .............................. 2
Alternatives ........................................................................................................................ 3
SECTION 1 - MAP SERIES........................................................................................................ 4
SECTION 2 - RECOMMENDED CONTINGENCIES OF ZONE MAP AMENDMENT .............. 9
SECTION 3 - RECOMMENDATION AND FUTURE ACTIONS............................................... 10
SECTION 4 - ZONE MAP AMENDMENT STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS ....................... 10
Section 76-2-304, MCA (Zoning) Criteria ...................................................................... 11
PROTEST NOTICE FOR ZONING AMENDMENTS ................................................................ 25
APPENDIX A - DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND ......................... 26
APPENDIX B - NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT ........................................................... 28
APPENDIX C - PROJECT GROWTH POLICY AND PROPOSED ZONING ............................ 29
APPENDIX D - OWNER INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF ...................................... 30
FISCAL EFFECTS .................................................................................................................... 31
ATTACHMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 31
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SECTION 1 - MAP SERIES
Figure 1: Location Map
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Figure 2: Location Map
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Figure 3: Future Land US Designation
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Figure 4: Current Zoning Map
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Figure 5: Park View Crossing Preliminary Plat
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Figure 6: Rezoning Area Image
SECTION 2 - RECOMMENDED CONTINGENCIES OF ZONE MAP
AMENDMENT
Please note that these contingencies are necessary for the City to complete the process
of the proposed amendment. Should the application not be approved these
contingencies are not required.
Recommended Contingencies of Approval:
1. That all documents and exhibits necessary to establish the amended municipal
zoning designation of R-3 shall be identified as the “Vaquero Land Swap Zone Map
Amendment”.
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2. The applicant must submit a zone amendment map, titled “Vaquero Land Swap Zone
Map Amendment”, acceptable to the Director of Public Works, as a PDF which will
be utilized in the preparation of the Ordinance to officially amend the City of Bozeman
Zoning Map. Said map shall contain a metes and bounds legal description of the
perimeter of the subject property including adjacent rights-of-way, and total acreage
of the property.
SECTION 3 - RECOMMENDATION AND FUTURE ACTIONS
Having considered the criteria established for a zone map amendment, the Staff found
the application meets standards for approval as submitted.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) considered the amendment. The DRC did
not identify any infrastructure or regulatory constraints that would impede the approval
of the application.
The Community Development Board acting in their capacity as the Zoning Commission
will hold a public hearing on this zone map amendment on June 2, 2025, and will forward
a recommendation to the City Commission on the zone map amendment. The meeting
will begin at 6 p.m. in the Commission Room at City Hall, 121 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman,
Montana.
The City Commission will hold a public meeting on the zone map amendment on June
17, 2025. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Commission Room at City Hall, 121 N.
Rouse Ave, Bozeman, Montana, the City Commission will conduct a public hearing on
the proposed Zone Map Amendment application.
SECTION 4 - ZONE MAP AMENDMENT STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
In considering applications for plan approval under this title, the advisory boards and City
Commission must consider the following criteria (letters A-K). As an amendment is a
legislative action, the Commission has broad latitude to determine a policy direction. The
burden of proof that the application should be approved lies with the applicant.
A zone map amendment must be in accordance with the growth policy (criteria A) and be
designed to secure safety from fire and other dangers (criteria B), promote public health,
public safety, and general welfare (criteria C), and facilitate the provision of transportation,
water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements (criteria D). Therefore, to
approve a zone map amendment the Commission must find Criteria A-D are met.
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In addition, the Commission must also consider criteria E - K and may find the zone map
amendment to be positive, neutral, or negative with regards to these criteria. To approve the
zone map amendment, the Commission must find the positive outcomes of the amendment
outweigh negative outcomes for criteria E-K. In determining whether the criteria are met,
Staff considers the entire body of regulations for land development. Standards which
prevent or mitigated negative impacts are incorporated throughout the entire municipal
code but are principally in Chapter 38, Unified Development Code.
Section 76-2-304, MCA (Zoning) Criteria
A. Be in accordance with a growth policy.
Criterion met. The BCP 2020, Chapter 5, p. 73, in the section titled Review Criteria for
Zoning Amendments and Their Application, discusses how the various criteria in 76-2-
304 MCA are applied locally. Application of the criteria varies depending on whether an
amendment is for the zoning map or for the text of Chapter 38, BMC. The first criterion
for a zoning amendment is accordance with a growth policy.
Future Land Use Map
The proposed amendment is a change to the zoning map. Therefore, it is necessary to
analyze compliance with the future land use map. Chapter 3 of the BCP 2020 addresses
the future land use map. The introduction to that chapter discusses the importance of
the chapter. Following are some excerpts.
“Future land use is the community’s fundamental building block. It is an
illustration of the City’s desired outcome to accommodate the complex and
diverse needs of its residents.”
“The land use map sets generalized expectations for what goes where in the
community. Each category has its own descriptions. Understanding the future
land use map is not possible without understanding the category descriptions.”
The area of this application is within the anticipated growth area of the city. As shown on
the maps in Section 1, on the excerpt of the current future land use map, the property is
designated as Urban Neighborhood. The Urban Neighborhood designation description
reads:
“This category primarily includes urban density homes in a variety of types,
shapes, sizes, and intensities. Large areas of any single type of housing are
discouraged. In limited instances, an area may develop at a lower gross density
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due to site constraints and/or natural features such as floodplains or steep
slopes. Complementary uses such as parks, home-based occupations, fire
stations, churches, schools, and some neighborhood-serving commerce provide
activity centers for community gathering and services. The Urban Neighborhood
designation indicates that development is expected to occur within municipal
boundaries. This may require annexation prior to development.
Applying a zoning district to specific parcels sets the required and allowed
density. Higher density residential areas are encouraged to be, but are not
required or restricted to, proximity to commercial mixed-use areas to facilitate the
provision of services and employment opportunities without requiring the use of
a car.”
The correlation between the future land use map of the growth policy and the zoning
districts is presented in Table 4 of the Bozeman Community Plan 2020. As shown in the
following Correlation with Zoning Table excerpt, the R-3 district is an implementing
district of the Urban Neighborhood.
In finding that this application meets criterion A, the analysis is cognizant that in many
planning efforts and discussions over the decades, the Community Development Board
and City Commission have considered the various elements of the question of to grow
or not grow and the consequences of either approach. After considering this question,
they have concluded that having growth within the physical boundaries of Bozeman
results in better outcomes than not. Therefore, the BCP 2020 approaches growth as
something that overall is positive but recognizes that it does not come without
drawbacks and that the community will change over time.
Goals and Policies
A zoning amendment is also evaluated against the goals and policies of the BCP 2020.
Most of the goals and policies are not applicable to this application. Relevant goals and
objectives have been identified by staff. Conflict with the text of the growth policy hasn’t
been identified.
The Short-Term Action list on page 63 of the BCP 2020 describes 14 items to implement
the growth policy. The first two relate to direct changes to the zoning map in support of
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listed goals and objectives. These include increasing the intensity of zoning districts in
already developed areas. Beginning on page 71 of the BCP 2020 in the section titled
Zoning Amendment Review, the document discusses how the City implements zoning
for new areas, amendments to areas, and revisions to existing text. This section includes
a discussion of when the City may initiate a zoning change to a more intensive district to
increase development opportunities. This section demonstrates that the City, as a
matter of policy, is supportive of more intensive zoning districts and development, even
within already developed areas. This policy approach does not specify any individual
district but does lean towards the more intensive portion of the zoning district spectrum.
With individual property owner request to modify zoning, the applicant has the burden of
proof to show the proposed amendment is in the city’s best interest and furthers more
goals and policies of the BCP, 2020 than hinders. The applicant’s argument simply
makes a declarative statement that the zoning is accordance with the growth policy
because, “Properties in the surrounding area are similarly zoned and the City of
Bozeman has multiple areas throughout the city designated as R-3, including the
other/existing piece of this same parcel. The proposed zoning will provide for a variety of
housing types and land uses, and follows the goal of an urban-scale development with a
diverse mixture of possible uses. The properties anticipated development pattern is in
accordance with many objectives of community planning. This includes promoting
residential mixed-use developments.”
Staff did not identify goals and objectives the proposed amendment is in direct conflict
with. To aid the Zoning Commission and City Commission to make affirmative findings
in support of the application staff offers additional analysis for consideration.
THEME 2 | GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND ACTIONS
Goal N-1: Support well-planned, walkable neighborhoods.
N-1.1 Promote housing diversity, including missing middle housing.
Comment: The R-3 district allows a variety of housing types and lot sizes which
can promote the construction of desired housing type in the city.
N-1.10 Increase connectivity between parks and neighborhoods through continued
trail and sidewalk development. Prioritize closing gaps within the network.
Comment: Revising the zoning map will encourage the completion of the
proposed subdivision. City standards require connectivity and the construction of
facilities that promote this objective.
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Goal N-2: Pursue simultaneous emergence of commercial nodes and residential
development through diverse mechanisms in appropriate locations.
N-2.2 Revise the zoning map to support higher intensity residential districts near
schools, services, and transportation.
Comment: The map will extend the R-3 zone to the extent of the preliminary
approved subdivision. The R-3 zone is a considered a moderate density district
and is near schools, is on existing transportation system, and some commercial
destinations are nearby such as La Tinga Mexican. Also, the City is planning for
additional commercial activity at the corner of Baxter and Davis.
In conclusion, the R-3 zoning designation is in accordance with the growth policy.
B. Secure safety from fire and other dangers.
Criterion met. The subject property is currently served by City of Bozeman Fire and
Police Departments. Future development of the property will be required to conform to
all City of Bozeman public safety, building, transportation, and land use requirements,
which will generally ensure this criterion is met.
Municipal Code
Section and Title
Subject Related
Documents
When standard is
applied
18.02 International
Fire code
Adopt standards
for fire prevention
and control
Fire/EMS master
plan, International
Fire Code
Site plan and building
permit
38.400
Transportation
Facilities and
Access
Streets standards
for size and
construction
Transportation
Master Plan
Subdivision or site plan
review
38.400.010
Streets, general
Access for
emergency
services
Transportation
Master Plan
Subdivision or site
plan.
38.410.090 Fire
protection
requirements
Development
design
Fire/EMS master
plan, International
Fire Code
Subdivision, site plan,
and building permit
C. Promote public health, public safety, and general welfare.
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Criterion met. City development standards included in Chapter 38, Unified Development
Code, building codes, and engineering standards all ensure that this criterion is met.
Adequate water and sewer supply and conveyance provide for public health through
clean water. Rapid and effective emergency response provides for public safety. The
City’s standards ensure that adequate services are provided prior to building
construction which advances this criterion. General welfare has been evaluated during
the adoption of Chapter 38 and found to be advanced by the adopted standards.
Provision of parks, control of storm water, and other features of the City’s development
standards also advance the general welfare.
The subject property is connected to the City’s transportation system and is served by
fully constructed intersections and streets in the immediate vicinity. Sidewalks are
mostly constructed except for portions adjacent to County owned property adjacent to
the Regional Park. Future development will require transportation facilities within the
approval area. Development on site will require any improvements not installed to
mitigate impacts and meet the city’s complete street policies.
Municipal Code
Section and Title
Subject Related
Documents
When standard is
applied
18.02 International
Fire code
Adopt standards
for fire prevention
and control
Fire/EMS master
plan, International
Fire Code
Site plan and building
permit
38.400
Transportation
Facilities and
Access
Streets standards
for size and
construction
Transportation
Master Plan
Subdivision or site plan
review
38.410.070
Municipal water,
sewer systems
Location and
requirement to
install.
Sewer collection
facilities plan,
Water facilities
plan
Subdivision or site
plan.
38.410.090 Fire
protection
requirements
Development
design
Fire/EMS master
plan, International
Fire Code
Subdivision, Site plan,
and building permit
38.420 Parks Standards for
location, type, and
development of
parks and trails
Park, Recreation,
and Active
Transportation
Plan
Subdivision or site plan
review
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38.5 Project
Design
Site layouts,
landscaping,
building
configuration,
signs, lighting
Site plan and building
permit
D. Facilitate the provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and
other public requirements.
Criterion met. The City conducts extensive planning for municipal transportation, water,
sewer, parks, sustainability, and other facilities and services provided by the City. The
adopted plans allow the City to consider existing conditions; and identify enhancements
needed to provide service to new development. See page 19 of the BCP 2020 for a listing.
The City implements these plans through its capital improvements program (CIP). The
CIP identifies individual projects, project construction scheduling, and financing of
construction for infrastructure. Private development must demonstrate compliance
with standards prior to construction. Dedication of school facilities is not required by
municipal zoning standards. However, School District 7 will have opportunity to review
and comment on future development.
Section 38.300.020.C, BMC, states that the designation of a zoning district does not
guarantee approval of new development until the City verifies the availability of needed
infrastructure. All zoning districts in Bozeman enable a wide range of uses and
intensities. At time of future subdivision or site plan review the need for individual
services can be more precisely determined. No subdivision or site plan is approved
without demonstration of adequate capacity.
38.300.020.C, “Placement of any given zoning district on an area depicted on the
zoning map indicates a judgment on the part of the city that the range of uses
allowed within that district are generally acceptable in that location. It is not a
guarantee of approval for any given use prior to the completion of the appropriate
review procedure and compliance with all the applicable requirements and
development standards of this chapter and other applicable policies, laws and
ordinances. It is also not a guarantee of immediate infrastructure availability or a
commitment on the part of the city to bear the cost of extending services.”
Municipal Code
Section and Title
Subject Related
Documents
When standard is
applied
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18.02 International
Fire code
Adopt standards
for fire prevention
and control
Fire/EMS master
plan, International
Fire Code
Site plan and building
permit
38.400
Transportation
Facilities and
Access
Streets standards
for size and
construction
Transportation
Master Plan
Subdivision or site plan
review
38.410.060
Easements
Location and form
of easements for
utilities
Transportation
Master Plan,
Sewer collection
facilities plan,
Water facilities
plan
Annexation for
collector and arterial
streets.
Subdivision or site plan
for all others.
38.410.070
Municipal water,
sewer systems
Location and
requirement to
install.
Sewer collection
facilities plan,
Water facilities
plan
Subdivision or site
plan.
38.410.090 Fire
protection
requirements
Development
design
Fire/EMS master
plan, International
Fire Code
Subdivision, site plan,
and building permit
38.420 Parks Standards for
location, type, and
development of
parks and trails
Park, Recreation,
and Active
Transportation
Plan
Subdivision or site plan
Water and sewer are available to the site. There is an existing 8-inch poly vinyl chloride
sewer line on the eastern side of the property within the Vaquero right-of-way. An 8-inch
ductile iron water main is also located in the Vaquero right-of-way. It is likely future
development will increase impacts on services, adequate capacity is presently available
to meet expected demand.
E. Reasonable provision of adequate light and air.
Criterion met. This criterion is not about individual preferences for a given degree of
visual openness but about preservation of public health. The R-3 district provides
adequate light and air through the Bozeman Unified Development Code’s standards for
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park and recreation requirements, on-site open space for residential uses, maximum
building height, lot coverage, and setback requirements.
The form and intensity standards, Division 38.320, provide minimum lot areas, lot
widths, lot coverage and maximum floor area ratios, and prescribe require minimum
separation from property lines and limits building heights. Section 38.520.030 requires
building placement to ensure access to light and air. Division 38.420 and Section
38.520.060 require dedication of parks and on-site open spaces to meet needs of
residents. The standards provide a reasonable provision of adequate light and air. Zone
edge transitions do not apply to this property if the R-3 is approved pursuant to section
38.320.060, BMC.
In addition to the zoning standards, adopted building codes contain more detailed
requirements for air circulation, window placement, and building separation that further
ensure the intent of this criterion is satisfied.
Municipal Code
Section and Title
Subject Related
Documents
When standard is
applied
38.320 Form and
Intensity
Standards
Standards for
building placement
and maximum size
Subdivision, site plan
review, building permit
38.420 Parks Standards for
location, type, and
development of
parks and trails
Park, Recreation,
and Active
Transportation
Plan
Subdivision or site plan
review
38.520.060 On-site
residential and
commercial open
space
Private land open
area requirements
Site plan
F. The effect on motorized and non-motorized transportation systems.
Criterion met. Potential future development within a zoning district of R-3 will affect the
City’s motorized and non-motorized transportation system with potential increased
traffic and vehicle trips along Vaquero Parkway and the intersections Vaquero and Davis
and Baxter Lanes. Both Baxter ad Davis Lanes are designated Minor Arterial streets
pursuant to the Bozeman Transportation Master Plan while Vaquero Parkway is a local
street. Due to the small size potential impacts will be limited and therefore can be
accommodated by the existing street network.
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The proposed zoning may increase trip generation than the existing PLI zoning. The City’s
transportation plan is used to evaluate transportation needs over the long term
throughout the City and will evaluate impacts of motorized vehicles along with bikes and
pedestrians. The parks and trails plan also examine and specify options for extensions
of the existing trail network through this site. Future site development will examine
impacts in greater detail on the transportation network, parks, and trails system, and
municipal facilities when specific construction has been identified. Furthermore, these
future development reviews will ensure that development under the new zoning will
comply with the City’s standards for the provision of onsite parking for bicycles and
vehicles, as well as the requirements for onsite circulation.
This application is unique because the property has undergone preliminary plat review
and expected traffic is known prior to the zone change. The city has requirements that,
upon future development, traffic impacts will be studied by the development team to
demonstrate compliance with the City’s long-range transportation plans. Future project
development will ensure compliance with the acceptable traffic limits identified in the
transportation plans, as well as provide for the dedication of rights of way, construction
or reconstruction of streets and trails, payment of impact fees, and other contributions
as will be applicable to this project. A traffic impact summary was provided with the
preliminary plat application and found that the infrastructure that exists and is proposed
for the project would adequately service the development, and no upgrades were
proposed for any nearby intersections.
The subject properties are within the City’s land use, transportation, parks, and utility
planning areas. Those plans show this property as developing within the City when
development is proposed.
Prior to final plat approval for the Park View Crossing subdivision, all required
infrastructure requirements will be improvised or financially guaranteed as allowed by
the city. Future development and redevelopment of the property will be required to
comply with transportation-related standards and reviewed for impacts on the
surrounding streets, intersections, and sidewalks, and improvements to the
transportation network to serve the site, which will improve the overall transportation
system. These improvements include provisions for non-motorized transportation
systems. Therefore, the change in zoning district will have a minimal effect on required
road improvements, pedestrian or bicycle facilities, or similar compliance with
standards.
Municipal Code
Section and Title
Subject Related
Documents
When standard is
applied
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38.400
Transportation
Facilities and
Access
Streets standards
for size and
construction
Transportation
Master Plan
Subdivision or site plan
review
38.410.060
Easements
Location and form
of easements for
utilities
Transportation
Master Plan,
Annexation for
collector and arterial
streets.
Subdivision or site plan
for all others.
38.420.110
Recreation
Pathways
Location and
requirement to
install.
Park, Recreation,
and Active
Transportation
Plan
Annexation for Class 1
Trails easement.
Subdivision or site plan
for all else.
The site has a Walk Score of 13, a Transit score of 22, and a Bike Score of 38. According
to Walk Score® the walks score measures the walkability of any address based on the
distance to nearby places and pedestrian friendliness. Almost all errands require a car.
90 – 100 Walker’s Paradise. Daily errands do not require a car.
70 – 89 Very Walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
50 – 69 Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot.
25 – 49 Car-Dependent. Most errands require a car.
0 – 24 Car-Dependent. Almost all errands require a car.
These values are provided by Walk Score, a private organization which presents
information on real estate and transportation through walkscore.com. The algorithm
which produces these numbers is proprietary. A score is not an indication of safety or
continuity of services or routes. Scores are influenced by proximity of housing, transit,
and services and expected ability, as determined by the algorithm, to meet basic needs
without using a car. Sites located on the edge of the community have lower scores than
those in the center of the community as the area is still under development and therefore
diversity of uses is less than in fully established areas. There are no adopted
development standards relating to the walk score.
G. Promotion of compatible urban growth.
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Criterion met. The Bozeman Community Plan establishes a preferred and compatible
development pattern. “The land use map sets generalized expectations for what goes
where in the community… The land use categories and descriptions provide a guide for
appropriate development and redevelopment locations for civic, residential,
commercial, industrial, and other uses. The future land use designations are important
because they aim to further the vision and goals of the City through promoting
sustainability, citizen and visitor safety, and a high quality of life that will shape
Bozeman’s future.” (Community Plan p. 51).
The City’s future land use map designates the properties as Urban Residential. These
designations correlate with several zoning districts including the R-3 district proposed
by the applicants. The districts were developed by the City to promote appropriate urban
growth compatible with the areas of the City as identified on the future land use map.
Based on the land use map designations and correlated zoning districts in the plan and
proposed by the applicants, the zone map amendment would promote compatible
urban growth. Also see the discussion in (H) below.
The subject property is bounded by existing R-3 to the east and bounds the Regional Park
bounds the property to the west, south, and north.
The applicant responds to this criterion by stating, “Yes, the Bozeman Community Plan
established preferred development patterns. This development is consistent with this
plan and matches many of the existing and proposed zoned areas surrounding this
proposed project site.”
Municipal Code
Section and Title
Subject Related Documents When standard is
applied
38.310 Permitted
Uses
What can be done
where in the city.
Growth policy Subdivision, site
plan, building
permit
38.320 Form and
Intensity
Standards
Standards for
building placement
and maximum size
Subdivision, site
plan, building
permit
38.320.060 Zone
Edge Transitions
Height
adjustments on the
edge of some
zones
Site plan
38.340 Overlay
District Standards
Historic
preservation
SOI Standards for
Historic Preservation,
Site plan and
building permit
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Design Guidelines for
Historic Preservation
38.5 Project
Design
Site layouts,
landscaping,
building
configuration,
signs, lighting
Site plan and
building permit
H. Character of the district.
Criterion met. Section 76-2-302, MCA says “…legislative body may divide the
municipality into districts of the number, shape, and area as are considered best suited
to carry out the purposes [promoting health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the
community] of this part.” Emphasis added.
This proposal amends the zoning map and not the text. Therefore, no element of this
amendment modifies the standards of any zoning district. The character of the districts
as created by those standards remains intact.
As noted above, the City Commission has latitude in considering the geographical
extents of a zoning district. It is not expected that zoning freeze the character of an area
in perpetuity. Rather, it provides a structured method to consider changes to the
character. This is especially true when applying zoning to undeveloped areas as any new
construction will alter the physical characteristics of the area.
The City has defined compatible development as:
“The use of land and the construction and use of structures which is in harmony
with adjoining development, existing neighborhoods, and the goals and objectives
of the city's adopted growth policy. Elements of compatible development include,
but are not limited to, variety of architectural design; rhythm of architectural
elements; scale; intensity; materials; building siting; lot and building size; hours
of operation; and integration with existing community systems including water
and sewer services, natural elements in the area, motorized and non-motorized
transportation, and open spaces and parks. Compatible development does not
require uniformity or monotony of architectural or site design, density or use.”
The City has adopted many standards to identify and avoid or mitigate demonstrable
negative impacts of development. These will support the ability of future development in
[R-3] to be compatible with adjacent development and consistent with the residential
and commercial character of the area.
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The intent of the R-3 residential medium density district is to provide for the development
of one- to five-household residential structures near service facilities within the city. This
purpose is accomplished by:
1. Providing for minimum lot sizes in developed areas consistent with the
established development patterns while providing greater flexibility for clustering
lots and mixing housing types in newly developed areas.
2. Providing for a variety of housing types, including single household dwellings, two
to four household dwellings, and townhouses to serve the varied needs of
households of different size, age and character, while reducing the adverse effect
of non-residential uses.
Use of this zone is appropriate for areas with good access to parks, community services
and/or transit.
The city has adopted many standards to identify and avoid or mitigate demonstrable
negative impacts of development. These will support the ability of future development in
the proposed R-3 district to be compatible with the proposed adjacent park use and
other R-3 residential areas.
Municipal Code
Section and Title
Subject Related
Documents
When standard is
applied
38.310 Permitted
Uses
What can be done
where in the city.
Growth policy Subdivision, site plan,
building permit
38.320 Form and
Intensity
Standards
Standards for
building placement
and maximum size
Subdivision, site plan,
building permit
38.320.060 Zone
Edge Transitions
Height
adjustments on the
edge of some
zones
Site plan
38.340 Overlay
District Standards
Historic
preservation
SOI Standards for
Historic
Preservation,
Design Guidelines
for Historic
Preservation
Site plan and building
permit
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38.5 Project
Design
Site layouts,
landscaping,
building
configuration,
signs, lighting
Site plan and building
permit
I. Peculiar suitability for particular uses.
Criterion met. Future uses for construction on the site will be residential. The dominate
land use in the general areas is R-3 residential and Park. There is an evolving commercial
node north and across Baxter Lane and the Gallatin County Regional Park bounds the
property on the west side. Adding residential area in this location will increase park
utilization and requires the construction of a street adjacent to the park which the
County has chosen not to install. City standards require public streets on 100 percent of
park frontage to create access and parking for users. The proposed development will add
a section of missing street frontage to the park.
The future land use designation shows the area and the land to the east as Urban
Residential. The R-3 is an implementing district for the Urban Neighborhood
classification.
Municipal Code
Section and Title
Subject Related
Documents
When standard is
applied
38.310 Permitted
Uses
What can be done
where in the city.
Growth policy Subdivision, site plan
review, building permit
38.320 Form and
Intensity
Standards
Standards for
building placement
and maximum size
Subdivision, site plan
review, building permit
38.600 Natural
Resource
Protection
Protect
watercourses and
wetlands
FEMA Floodplain
study
Subdivision, site plan
review, building permit
J. Conserving the value of buildings.
Criterion met. The site is vacant. R-3 zoning allow for a variety of residential structure
types and for similar land use patterns and will thus conserve the value of buildings in
the area. Any future development on the property will be subject to standards in the R-3
zoning district which will ensure the conservation of adjacent building values including
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but not limited to standards set forth in the Unified Development Code for fire safety,
setbacks, buffers and building heights, which will help alleviate any potential negative
impacts to the values of adjacent buildings as a result of future development on the
subject property.
The values of some buildings may improve in the future as new and improved amenities
are provided to the area as the site is developed according to the proposed R-3 district,
while other buildings’ values are unlikely to be impacted largely due to a robust real
estate market and lack of unmitigated offensive uses allowed by the proposed zoning
district. Therefore, this criterion is met.
K. Encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area.
Criterion met. As stated above, the BCP 2020 illustrates the most appropriate use of the
land through the future land use map. This application complies with the BCP 2020 by
proposing zone map amendments of districts that continue to implement the future land
use map designations. In this case, urban residential development has been identified
by the community as the most appropriate types of development for the property. The
Unified Development Code contains standards, protections, and review processes to
ensure the land is developed in ways that are appropriate to a site’s context and
according to the BCP 2020.
Similarly, as stated by the applicant, “The Bozeman Community Plan shows the most
appropriate use of land. Zoning this property as R-3 is the most appropriate type of
development for this property to be able to maximize the residential mixed-use towards
the integration of multi-household residential within the City.”
PROTEST NOTICE FOR ZONING AMENDMENTS
IN THE CASE OF WRITTEN PROTEST AGAINST SUCH CHANGES SIGNED BY THE OWNERS
OF 25% OR MORE OF THE AREA OF THE LOTS WITHIN THE AMENDMENT AREA OR THOSE
LOTS OR UNITS WITHIN 150 FEET FROM A LOT INCLUDED IN A PROPOSED CHANGE, THE
AMENDMENT SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE EXCEPT BY THE FAVORABLE VOTE OF TWO-
THIRDS OF THE PRESENT AND VOTING MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION.
The City will accept written protests from property owners against the proposal
described in this report until the close of the public hearing before the City
Commission. Pursuant to 76-2-305, MCA, a protest may only be submitted by the
owner(s) of real property within the area affected by the proposal or by owner(s) of
real property that lie within 150 feet of an area affected by the proposal. The protest
must be in writing and must be signed by all owners of the real property. In addition,
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a sufficient protest must: (i) contain a description of the action protested sufficient
to identify the action against which the protest is lodged; and (ii) contain a statement
of the protestor's qualifications (including listing all owners of the property and the
physical address and legal description of the property), to protest the action against
which the protest is lodged, including ownership of property affected by the action.
Signers are encouraged to print their names after their signatures. A person may in
writing withdraw a previously filed protest at any time prior to final action by the City
Commission. Protests must be delivered to the Bozeman City Clerk, 121 North
Rouse Ave., PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771-1230.
APPENDIX A - DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The owner, Campeche Shores Development, LLC, Galveston, TX 77552, submitted
application to rezone a property totaling 1.37 acres, plus adjacent right-of-way, from PLI
to R-3 to accommodate proposed development. The subject property is adjacent to the
Gallatin County Regional Park. The area was originally annexed in 2001 as the Baxter
Meadows Annexation by Resolution No. 3487.
The property was originally annexed and zoned R-3 in 2001. The Regional Park was
purchased in 2002 as the 100-acre park with Open Space bond funds and zoned with a
master plan for the park adopted in 2007. A portion of the park was intended to serve as
the new YMCA site. However, the YMCA chose to locate their new facility at the corner of
Baxter and Love. The location of this zone map amendment is the proposed location of
the YMCA. See the image below.
Shortly after the zoning map was revised to show a portion of the PLI as R-3 zoning.
Subsequently, the zoning map was revised to refine the extent and precise location of
the R-3 zoning through application Z-07011. The result is shown on the current zoning
map in Section one of this report.
2007 the property was subdivided into four (4) lots as Minor Subdivision 400. Lot 4, the
subject property, was subject to further review prior to development. In 2012, The
Crossing at Baxter Meadows (Application P-12017), was platted creating the lots to east
of Vaquero Parkway.
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Finally, the subject property has undergone preliminary plat review, see the Park View
Crossings Application No. 21158. The application proposed the subdivision of 7 acres of
land into 44 residential lots consisting of: 9 fourplex townhouse lots. 2 triplex townhouse
lots, and 1 duplex townhouse lot, plus 2 open space (mid-block crossing) lots, 1
common area drainage lot, and streets and rights-of-way (ROW). The Applicant would
provide a shared-use pathway along its Vaquero Parkway frontage within the ROW as
partial fulfillment of its parkland contribution. Final plat approval has not been granted.
The location of the land swap necessitated the land swap to realize the developer plans.
Therefore, the property owner performed a land swap with the County through the
Gallatin County Commission to acquire additional land to accommodate their
development proposal. The land swap did not go through city review. The area of the land
swap is zoned PLI and does not allow residential development as a permitted use.
Therefore, the property owner seeks to re-zone this area to allow the development to
commence.
The property is not within the NCOD, a historic district, or a city recognized
neighborhood. The underlying Future Land Use designation is Urban Residential. The R-
3 zoning is an implementing district for this classification.
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APPENDIX B - NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Notice was sent via US first class mail to all owners of property located inside the site
and within 200 feet of the perimeter of the site. The project site was posted with a copy
of the notice. The notice was published in the Legal Ads section of the Bozeman Daily
Chronicle on May 10 and 17, 2025. The Community Development Board acting in their
capacity as the Zoning Commission hearing is scheduled for June 2, 2025, and the City
Commission public hearing is scheduled for June 17, 2025.
No comment has been received as of the date of the production of this report.
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APPENDIX C - PROJECT GROWTH POLICY AND PROPOSED ZONING
Adopted Growth Policy Designation:
The property is designated as Urban Neighborhood in the Bozeman Community Plan
2020 future land use map – see descriptions below.
URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD. This category primarily includes urban density homes in a
variety of types, shapes, sizes, and intensities. Large areas of any single type of housing
are discouraged. In limited instances, an area may develop at a lower gross density due
to site constraints and/or natural features such as floodplains or steep slopes.
Complementary uses such as parks, home-based occupations, fire stations, churches,
schools, and some neighborhood-serving commerce provide activity centers for
community gathering and services. The Urban Neighborhood designation indicates that
development is expected to occur within municipal boundaries. This may require
annexation prior to development. Applying a zoning district to specific parcels sets the
required and allowed density. Higher density residential areas are encouraged to be,
but are not required or restricted to, proximity to commercial mixed-use areas to
facilitate the provision of services and employment opportunities without requiring the
use of a car.
Proposed Zoning Designation and Land Uses:
The applicant has requested zoning of R-3, “Residential Moderate Density” in association
with the annexation of the property. According to Sec. 38.300.100(C) of the Unified
Development Code, “The intent of the R-3 residential medium density district is to provide
for the development of one- to five-household residential structures near service facilities
within the city. This purpose is accomplished by: (1) providing for minimum lot sizes in
developed areas consistent with the established development patterns while providing
greater flexibility for clustering lots and mixing housing types in newly developed areas and
(2) providing for a variety of housing types, including single household dwellings, two to
four household dwellings, and townhouses to serve the varied needs of households of
different size, age and character, while reducing the adverse effect of non-residential
uses.
Use of this zone is appropriate for areas with good access to parks, community services
and/or transit.
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The Zoning Correlation Table on Page 58 of the Bozeman Community Plan, 2020 correlates
zoning districts with the Growth Policy’s land use categories, demonstrating that the
proposed zoning designation of R-3 correlates with the Growth Policy’s future land use
designation of “Urban Neighborhood”.
Authorized uses in Residential districts are detailed in section 38.310.030.
APPENDIX D - OWNER INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF
Owner: Campeche Shores Development, LLC, Box 3088, Galveston, TX 77552
Applicant: Campeche Shores Development, LLC, Box 3088, Galveston, TX 77552
Representative: Hyalite Engineers, PLLC, 2304 N 7th Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715
Report By: Tom Rogers, Senior Planner
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FISCAL EFFECTS
No unusual fiscal effects have been identified. No presently budgeted funds will be
changed by this zone map amendment.
ATTACHMENTS
The full application and file of record can be viewed at the Community Development
Department at 20 E. Olive Street, Bozeman, MT 59715. In addition, application materials can
be viewed on the City’s development map at the following link.
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=296405&dbid=0&repo=BOZEMAN
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Community Development Board
FROM:Tom Rogers, Senior Planner
Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager
Erin George, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:Continued Discussion of Unified Development Code Update Focusing on
Tools to Address Mass and Scale of Buildings
MEETING DATE:June 2, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Community Development - Legislative
RECOMMENDATION:Discuss and determine whether to make a recommendation to the City
Commission on methods to address mass and scale of buildings
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.2 High Quality Urban Approach: Continue to support high-quality planning,
ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban
approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill, density,
connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods.
BACKGROUND:At the May 5th meeting, the Board packet materials identified some of the
primary issues identified in public comments received during the recently
completed supplemental public engagement. The mass and scale of
buildings was a common theme in the comments. The Board requested that
the staff schedule discussions for the Board on topics relating to the code
update during regular meetings of the Board. The first was on May 19th to
discuss how to approach requested amendments to the zoning map.
The topic for this meeting is zoning tools used to address mass and scale of
buildings. The attached memo describes each tool, identifies which are
presently in use, and if they are proposed to continue in the new draft. The
focus of this discussion is not the specifics such as "X feet" setback but rather
the general tools. Duplicative tools create additional complexity in the code
with limited benefit. Omission can result in unwanted outcomes. Each tool
has advantage and drawbacks.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:Determination of recommendation to City Commission.
ALTERNATIVES:As determined by the Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:No budgeted funds are expended with this discussion.
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Attachments:
CDB June 2 2025 Mass and Scale Memo.pdf
Report compiled on: May 29, 2025
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Report To: Community Development Board
From: Tom Rogers, Senior Planner
Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager
Erin George, Community Development Director
Subject: Unified Development Code (UDC) Update – Building Mass and Scale Tools
Meeting Date: June 2, 2025
General Background
The City completed supplementary public engagement on the draft UDC update in May.
The staff reported to the Board on the outcomes of that engagement. The City Commission
continues their consideration of the issue.
Compiled outcomes from the Phase II engagement materials:
a. Phase 2 workshop notes – 6 workshops, 2 online and 4 in person held
b. Phase 2 board summary – 6 advisory boards, continuation of process
c. Phase 2 presentation survey report and individual responses – Concluded May
8th, addressed more specific questions related to earlier comments and
consider tradeoffs in priorities. Survey report filtered by Owners and Survey
report filtered by Renters.
d. Phase 2 chat toolkit report – 7 persons submitted chat reports on 20 topic
responses. This project is the first time the City has tried using this engagement
tool. One response also includes a survey that is different from the questions
the City asked with the Phase 2 survey.
The Community Development Board expressed a desire to continue discussion on
elements in the UDC update while the Commission continues its work. Building mass and
scale were common areas of public comment. This discussion is an opportunity for the
Board to consider the tools used in the UDC update draft to address these issues.
The desire to control the built environment (mass, scale, height) for a particular outcome is
not new. The first purpose of zoning in the United States was to control bulk in places like
New York and Chicago. The purpose has evolved with time. As has the justification for
adopting zoning regulations.
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The first use of basic zoning was to address very real social, environmental, and health
issues. A seminal text written in 1890 that was nationally influential in encouraging a more
deliberate management of community change illustrates the need for balancing capital
with community. Jacob Riis, How the Other Half Lives” [External Link] provides a stark and
vivid portrayal of how communities have evolved, how the built environment needs to
respond to changing conditions, and the need and evolution of the police power to regulate
land use. As building codes and other regulations have changed to address some issues
the need for zoning to also address those issues has decreased.
Balancing the desire of incremental development and redevelopment with meeting the
needs for housing for existing and relocated individuals is fraught with challenges. The
Bozeman Community Plan 2020 (BCP2020) [External Link] includes seven themes.
Realizing each outcome tends to create tension between competing outcomes.
A resilient city
A city of unique neighborhoods
A city bolstered by downtown and complementary districts
A city influenced by our natural environment, parks, and open lands
A city that prioritizes accessibility and mobility choices
A city powered by its creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial economy
A city engaged in regional coordination
The BCP2020 address the fundamental tensions of growth. How do we maintain and
respect exiting developed areas and the people who live here and accommodate those
who wish to join the community. Chapter One addresses “To Grow or Not to Grow” and
“Does the City Have to Grow.” It also addresses implementation “The City must balance
many issues in approving urban development. Therefore, it is not unusual if there is some
tension between competing priorities, even if there is no explicit contradiction of policy.” p.
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The city is proactive in addressing the need for housing for all residents. Numerous goals
and objectives of the BCP2020 focus attention on housing as does the Community
Housing Action Plan. Anticipating the Code Update the city performed a code assessment
to identify possible changes that could improve the Unified Development Code (UDC),
zoning map, and development review processes to both maintain needed standards and
outcomes, and remove regulatory barriers to the creation of affordable housing [Unified
Development Code Affordable Housing Assessment]. Changes to form and intensity
standards are discussed beginning on page 23. The draft UDC is implementing many
recommendations from the report.
Resources describing concepts to control the built environment are very wide ranging.
These controls all have pros and cons depending on the context being employed and the
community’s desired outcome, or what the community hopes to achieve by a particular
set of regulations.
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As a foundation and to help standardize terminology two generally accepted resources as
the foundation of the City of Bozeman’s language is the “Planning and Urban Design
Standards” by the American Planning Association and the “Complete Illustrated Book of
Development Definitions” by Moskowitz, et. Al. The meaning of specific terms is also
influenced by State and Federal definitions and the context and cultural influences of the
location they are employed. This nuance is explored in detail in both resources.
A variety of tools are available to control the size and proportions of a structure and its
relationship to adjacent properties. Most zoning codes employ more than one and must be
considered wholistically to work and are steeped in the context of the community. What
works in one community may not achieve another’s desired outcome. These zoning
standards impact land efficiency, housing stock, and costs.
• Height: Maximum building height to maintain similarity between buildings.
• Lot Setbacks: Required distances between a building and property lines, roads, or
other structures.
• Floor Area Ratio (FAR): A ratio of a building’s total floor area to the size of its lot,
which helps control density and scale.
• Lot Coverage: The percentage of the surface of a lot that can be covered by
buildings, ensuring open space for landscaping, recreation, or other non-building
uses. Tangentiality, any requirements that add impervious surfaces, such as
sidewalks, porches, and mandated driveway widths can be viewed as a bulk control
when excessive lot coverage requirements are in place.
• Width/size: A limitation on the maximum building width to the street or overall total
area.
• Elevation Design Requirements: Ratios, formulas, or specific measurements
requiring the street-facing front elevation of a home based on certain conditions,
such as a garage.
Bozeman’s development code uses all these tools to varying degree in residential,
commercial, and industrial zones. See Division 38.320 [external link] for the current form
and intensity standards (setbacks, height, lot area, etc.) and Division 38.530 [external link]
for building detailing standards. To review the same topics in the current draft of the
updated UDC [external link] see Article 2 and the individual descriptions of each district
and Division 38.520. Many elements from the existing Division 38.530 have been merged
into the individual district descriptions under the updated draft.
The UDC is a primary implementation tool of the Growth Policy or Community Plan. With
each revision of the growth policy, the city initiated edits to the code to realize the
community’s desires. State law requires regulations to be in accordance with the adopted
growth policy. The current draft of the UDC being considered today is a result of this effort.
We have heard though public comment, open houses, survey’s, workshops, and public
meetings the community is concerned about the impacts of the community’s growth and
in particular the size and scale of new individual residential buildings and multi-unit
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buildings. The current and proposed bulk and scale standards are of keen interest. All
recent development was reviewed by the existing development code which some have
found incongruent with their desires. Others found the outcomes desirable. The draft code
evolves these standards and proposes a different approach to mitigate impacts.
Zoning codes generally fall into two types: Euclidian and form-based zoning. Euclidean
zoning is the separation of land uses by type—residential, commercial, retail, industrial,
etc. —each into their own zones or areas within a given city and subject to standards for
those districts. Form-Based Code (FBC) is a means of regulating land development to
achieve a specific urban form. The primary focus is on form rather than use as with a
Euclidian approach but does not ignore uses. There are pros and cons to both approaches.
Most communities, like Bozeman, employ a hybrid approach by utilizing a combination of
Euclidian and form-based concepts to achieve the desired outcome. The draft code relies
more on FBC than the existing code. See example provided below, Exhibit A.
No one standard adequately addresses all the concerns of the community or the
characteristics of construction. The following graphic helps illustrate the way these
concepts work together. Each identified subject (illustrated by a colored circle) allows for a
range of actions or sets a standard. A project must meet each of the regulations. Only
where a proposed project can meet all of the standards may it be approved (illustrated by
the orange shape). Each standard helps to constrain the potential for excess in other
standards.
This interplay has been recognized for a long time as is shown in the discussion on floor
area ratios in a report from the Planning Advisory Service, American Society of Planning
Officials, Information Report No. 111, June 1958 [External Link]. When considering how
these standards work together it is important to remember and consider the range of uses
that will be subject to the standard. If only homes are considered then a different outcome
may acceptable than the schools, churches, daycares, and other activities are also
allowed in a residential zoning district are part of the consideration.
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Floor Area Ratio
Floor Area Ratio is a tool that cities can use to control building size and density, but it can
also have a profound impact on housing availability and affordability. While FAR intends to
maintain a city’s character for overall massing of buildings and ensure orderly
development, strict regulations can stifle much-needed housing production, especially
with redevelopment opportunities within in-demand communities.
A description of Floor Area Ratio from Wikipedia, “Floor area ratio (FAR) is the ratio of a
building's total floor area (gross floor area) to the size of the piece of land upon which it is
built. It is often used as one of the regulations in city planning along with the building-to-
land ratio. The terms can also refer to limits imposed on such a ratio through zoning. FAR
includes all floor areas but is indifferent to their spatial distribution on the lot whereas
the building coverage ratio (or lot coverage) measures building footprint on the lot but is
indifferent to building height.”
What is considered an acceptable FAR varies widely by location. Analysis in the 2009
community plan evaluated land development for non-residential development which
showed that new development in the B-3 district in 2007 had a mean FAR of 3.58 while
overall in the city the mean was 0.99. Bozeman only implemented FAR for housing as a
standard in 2018 with varying values by zoning district.
The UDC in effect today uses FAR in all residential districts except R-5 and RMH. Existing
height, setbacks, and open areas requirements renders FAR often less relevant for
managing the scale of residential structures. As a solution the draft UDC suggests a more
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functional tool with wall plate height. This tool limits structure height on small lots and
mitigates the impact a new larger structure might have on adjacent properties by limiting
the vertical wall adjacent to neighboring property(ies).
Only the UMU district includes a FAR in the commercial and industrial zones. The UMU
district is deleted in the updated code. There are no FAR’s proposed in the draft UDC due
to the strongly variable relationship between existing conditions and any FAR. For example,
the area along Lindley Place has a pattern of smaller homes while the area near Cooper
Park has a greater proportion of larger homes, and the area near Alder Creek Park a still
greater proportion of larger homes and all three areas are currently zoned as R-2.
Identifying an FAR that is properly proportionate to all conditions in a zone both built and
yet to be built is difficult. The draft UDC employs substantially more robust transitions and
step back program to mitigate impacts to adjacent zoning districts of lesser intensity.
Review of the efficacy and utility of FAR throughout the United States reveals mixed results
and general consensus that strict FAR standards tend to limit housing flexibility (types of
homes), housing supply (increasing number of units), and increase cost because of few
units. The Growth Policy addresses each of these potential issues by encouraging the
opposite. However, FAR remains a tool to manage bulk and scale of new buildings.
Building Height
Residential
The allowed maximum varies by roof pitch and district in the current UDC. Roof pitches
and maximum heights have changed numerous times over the past 25 years. Maximum
height as a fixed number in practical design is influenced by slope of the site such as the
area along Kenyon Drive or S. Tracy by Longfellow School.
Varies by district in draft UDC. Regulated by combination of number of floors and
maximum floor height permitted in district. The addition of wall plate as described below
helps limit immediate impact on adjacent properties in less intensive districts. Shifting to
stories rather than fixed number of feet allows for a greater variety of roof forms and does
not penalize certain architectural styles like the International Style exemplified by this
1940’s home at Babcock and S 7th that don’t use pitched roofs.
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Commercial/Industrial
Varies by roof pitch and district in current UDC. Not all districts include roof pitch as a
component. Specified height number is often subject to a variety of allowed
encroachments and exceptions.
Varies by district in draft UDC. Regulated by number of stories permitted in district and
maximum height per story. Maximum story height varies by district to accommodate the
different expectations of operations in each.
Setbacks
Setbacks establish minimum distances from a property line to the outer walls of buildings,
most commonly to provide adequate sidewalk space on streets, provide emergency
access, give access throughout a site, and to avoid conflicts with adjacent structures.
Setbacks may also be instituted to allow access to public utilities buried below ground, or
for protection of nearby environmental assets like wetlands, and provide recreation space
in residential zones.
Residential Zones
Setbacks are consistent by district in current code. Setbacks are currently subject to
numerous allowed encroachments. Setbacks may have some differences by use. For
example, a townhome which shares a wall with the adjacent property has a different side
setback for the wall that is shared than the wall that is not shared. Standards for the REMU
district are quite different than the other residential districts.
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The proposed front and rear setbacks are lessened in front and back, but encroachments
are no longer allowed. This simplifies the code and makes it simpler to understand. In the
proposed code there are some differences by district to help distinguish the districts from
each other.
Commercial/Industrial
Non-residential districts, existing and proposed, have greater variation due to the
differences in function and needs of users in the districts. Districts like the proposed B3-C
are strongly representative of the existing construction in the area while B2-M is more often
seen in areas with unbuilt sites or areas being redeveloped.
Maximum Building Size/Width
Residential Zones
There is no set maximum building size in the current UDC, with two exceptions; Apartment
buildings, limited, has a maximum size limit in the R-3 zone. The R-2 and R-3 districts also
has a limitation on the number of townhomes or rowhomes that can be constructed in a
single group. A single home, staying within the setbacks and other standards of a district
may be built to a numerically unlimited size. Section 38.530.040 does apply standards on
variation of the façade to visually lessen the appearance of a long wall but does not have a
specific limited distance.
The proposed code identifies a maximum building size by square footage and maximum
building width for residential districts. These standards differ by district. R-A and R-B have
building size limits. All residential districts have width limits with RMH having the smallest
of the allowed width sizes and R-D the greatest.
Commercial/Industrial Zones
Section 38.530.040 of the current code applies standards on variation of the façade to
visually lessen the appearance of a long wall but does not have a specific maximum wall
length. Functionally, the City’s standards for maximum block length require streets at
certain intervals and limit building size. However, depending on local conditions block
lengths can be quite long.
The proposed code does establish a maximum building width standard which varies by
district from 125 to 250 feet in commercial districts and some industrial districts. Section
38.260.110 provides additional details on how the standard is applied.
Story (floor) Height
Residential Zones
There are no story height minimums or maximums in residential districts in the current
UDC. A single-story building can be built to the maximum height allowed in the district.
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Minimum and maximum story (floor to floor) heights is proposed in the draft UDC. This is
responsive to expressed community concern on scale of redeveloping areas and provides
additional design flexibility in greenfield development. Additional information on
interpretation of the standard is provided in 38.260.130 of the updated draft UDC.
Commercial/Industrial Zones
Minimum story (floor) height varies by district, use of building, and Block Frontage
designation in the existing code. Minimum floor heights do not apply in industrial zones.
Minimum and maximum story (floor) heights apply to all stories in the draft UDC.
In 2020, Ordinance 2062 established a minimum 15’ for commercial use height
requirement for ground floors in commercial districts to provide the ability to adapt spaces
as tenants in building change out. This minimum standard did not apply to subsequent
floors. The standard measures from floor-to-floor surface and allows for a variety of
support structures and utilities which vary by building and user. The ordinance resolved
conflicts between code sections and the NCOD Chapter 4B guidelines. Functional
minimum floor to floor heights on upper floors vary by the type of uses such as residential
or office.
The draft of the updated UDC leveraged the existing standard to set an upper limit cap to
how far a designer can stretch the size of a “story” and constrain maximum size of a
building. The transition to stories rather than a fixed height was suggested with the
Downtown Improvement Plan adopted in 2019. The new approach intends to constrain
maximum height of a building without creating fixed uniformity or monotony of height. One
of the elements people find favorable about Main Street is the variation in building heights
even when the same number of stories are present as shown in the photo below.
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Image source: Google Streetview
Wall Plate
The wall plate option is a new alternative to address massing, especially in less intensively
developed areas. Wall plate limits the maximum height of an exterior wall to prevent
“looming” from one site to another.
From the UDC Update Project Web Site:
“Note: This part of the code was an area of significant interest in public comment
received to date. Changes related to this part of the draft code may result from
upcoming engagement efforts. Edits are not included in the draft released on Oct 29,
2024.”
Definitions and rules of interpretation will help explain terms used in the document. Wall
plate is described in Sec. 38.260.100.B on page 2-108. Story height is detailed in multiple
locations including in each zoning district’s building standards and in Sec. 38.260.130.A
and B. of the update draft.
The combination of wall plate to constrain building wall size and number and size of stories
provide flexibility for the designer and some predictability for adjacent owners. Wall plate
is a response to public concern on scale of development, especially in existing lower
intensity areas experiencing redevelopment.
More intensive zoning districts may not have a wall plate limitation to allow them to have
the taller buildings that are intended in those districts. Wall plate height for the R-A district
is currently at 25 feet. This means the wall must not exceed that height uninterrupted. If
people have a basement or raised foundation that additional height will limit how tall each
story above can be in order stay inside the overall wall plate height.
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Example of the REMU District – 38.220.070.A60.B.4, excerpt of dimensional standards
below. (page 2-31)
• Maximum of 5 stories
• First floor is 15 feet
• Upper floor height of 15 feet
• Maximum of 75 feet
The Wall Plate approach to mitigating large imposing buildings is a direct result of the
limits from the Bozeman’s experience utilizing FAR for the same. Scaling the wall plate
height (25-feet) to approximately 2 stories with a small allowance for the foundation and
grade balances the need to generate housing stock, allowing individual property owners
the ability to appropriately utilize their property, and mitigate potential impacts on
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adjacent property. Required setbacks improve the efficacy of the well plate maximum to
ensure adequate view, sunlight, and space is provided.
Step Backs & Planes
Step-backs refer to step-like recessions in the profile of a building and are often used as
outdoor terraces in both residential and commercial buildings. Initially used as a method
of maximizing the height of masonry structures, architectural step-backs in modern day
applications are usually implemented for practical purposes such as the preservation of
sunlight on neighboring structures, yards, sidewalks, or parks. With step-back ordinances,
structures are allowed to rise straight-up a certain number of stories beyond which they
are subject to step-backs away from the initial façade that follow a prescribed method to
establish the step back. Extent of step backs in height and depth may vary by district.
Bozeman currently uses an inclined plane, of 45° to establish the boundary of required
step backs. Other methods measure from a different set of beginning points, but in all
cases the building must refrain from piercing the resulting sky exposure plane. In the
current code, step backs are only applied at zone edge transitions.
The updated draft changes the method of determining step back from an angled plane to a
direct standard of a number of stories up and specified minimum distance back from the
façade. The updated draft increases the number of circumstances in which step backs are
required, see 38.360.070 beginning on page 2-97 of the draft. Step backs are applied at
more than just district boundaries in the updated draft such as in the B3C district.
Image from City of Toronto
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Staff will present visuals at the meeting to assist in the understanding of regulating mass
and scale tools as they relate to the draft code.
The city has also prepared a resource to help people compare the existing and proposed
form and intensity standards for each district. This resource is available on Engage
Bozeman [external link].
Transitions
Transitions are a special case for mass and scale controls as they typically only apply at
district edges. Their applicability may vary depending on other decisions made regarding
mass and scale control tools. They will be considered separately in a future discussion.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Community Development Board
FROM:Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager
Erin George, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:Upcoming Items for the June 16, 2025, Community Development Board
Meeting
MEETING DATE:June 2, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Information only, no action required.
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.2 High Quality Urban Approach: Continue to support high-quality planning,
ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban
approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill, density,
connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods.
BACKGROUND:The following items are presently scheduled for review at the June 16, 2025,
Community Development Board meeting:
1. Application 24570 [External link], 5211 Baxter Lane Annexation Zone Map
Amendment. Considered in the role of the Zoning Commission.
2. Application 24626 [External link], Gallatin Center Zone Map Amendment.
Considered in the role of the Zoning Commission.
3. Continued discussion of the UDC update, application 21381. Considered
in the role of the Planning Commission.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:None.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Report compiled on: May 14, 2025
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Community Development Board
FROM:Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager
Erin George, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:Information on Zoning Map Changes Requested as Public Comment During
the UDC Update to Date
MEETING DATE:June 2, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Community Development - Legislative
RECOMMENDATION:Receive requested information
STRATEGIC PLAN:4.2 High Quality Urban Approach: Continue to support high-quality planning,
ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban
approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill, density,
connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods.
BACKGROUND:During a recent Board meeting members of the Community Development
Board requested information on public comments to date requesting
changes to the zoning map on specific parcels. Staff has compiled a list of
these requests which is attached. All such requests are included in the public
comment archive for the UDC update and are available to the public through
the City's website [external link]. Comments are added several times a week
as the City Clerks receive and process public comments.
This is information only and no action on any individual request will be taken
at this time.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:None.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
UDC Zoning Public Requests as of 5-29-2025.pdf
Report compiled on: May 29, 2025
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2025 comment folder (multiple years for comment in folder by year)
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=295388&dbid=0&repo=BOZE
MAN
Known Map Request: Single or
Multiple Site
Split Zone
or Other
Correction
Requested Change in
Zone
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=278590&dbid=0&repo=BOZ
EMAN
Single Yes RA/R4
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=280553&dbid=0&repo=BOZ
EMAN
Single No RC to RD (new
designations)
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=280270&dbid=0&repo=boz
eman&cr=1
Single No NEHMU to B2M
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=280570&dbid=0&repo=boz
eman
Multiple No RA to RB
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=280912&dbid=0&repo=BOZ
EMAN
Single No RC to RD (new
designations)
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=280911&dbid=0&repo=BOZ
EMAN
Single No RA to RC
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=280931&dbid=0&repo=BOZ
EMAN
Multiple No RA to REMU and B2M
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=296563&dbid=0&repo=BOZ
EMAN
Single No RMH to R5
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=298793&dbid=0&repo=BOZ
EMAN
Multiple No M1 to B2M
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=298600&dbid=0&repo=BOZ
EMAN
Multiple No RC to RA (new
designations)
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=299049&dbid=0&repo=BOZ
EMAN
Multiple No RC to RA (new
designations)
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=299463&dbid=0&repo=BOZ
EMAN
Multiple No Various to NEHMU
https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=299715&dbid=0&repo=BOZ
EMAN
Multiple Yes/No Various
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