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RESOLUTION 2025-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA,
REESTABLISHING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND AUTHORIZING THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO ACT AS THE CITY’S PLANNING BOARD, ZONING
COMMISSION, IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND TO FUNCTION AS THE PLANNING
COMMISSION UNDER THE MONTANA LAND USE AND PLANNING ACT.
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2021, the Bozeman City Commission adopted Resolution 5330
establishing the Community Development Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to amend the structure of the Community
Development Board and adopts this Resolution to supersede Resolution 5330; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Board, until the City falls under the
jurisdiction of the Montana Land Use and Planning Act (MLUPA), will serve as the City’s Planning
Board, Zoning Commission, and Impact Fee Advisory Board, and after the City falls under the
jurisdiction of MLUPA, the Community Development Board will serve as and perform the duties
of the City’s Planning Commission and the Impact Fee Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, nothing in this Resolution affects any decision made by the Community
Development Board prior to the date of this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, that:
SECTION 1:
Resolution 5330 is hereby repealed and superseded by this Resolution.
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SECTION 2: PURPOSE
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Bozeman City Commission hereby reestablishes the City of Bozeman Community
Development Board effective immediately. The Community Development Board will assume all
duties required by law for a city planning board and city zoning commission. In addition, the
Board will assume all duties required by law for an impact fee advisory committee. The purpose
of the Board is to fulfill certain statutorily required duties related to growth policies, zoning,
subdivision review, and impact fees. In doing so, in addition to duties required by law, the Board
must cultivate policies that positively influence the direction of Bozeman’s growth and
development. In addition, the Community Development Board may make advisory
recommendations to the City Commission and, if requested by the City Manager to the City
Manager, regarding policies that enhance the unique character of each of Bozeman’s vibrant
commercial and neighborhood districts. The Community Development Board will encourage
policies that:
1. Fulfill the duties required by law for a planning board, zoning commission, and impact
fee advisory committee and comport with the State of Montana’s legal requirements
for planning, zoning, subdivision of land, and impact fees;
2. Fulfill the duties of a Planning Commission pursuant to the Montana Land Use and
Planning Act; and
3. Consider principles of sustainability and the Bozeman Climate Action Plan in its policy
recommendations.
SECTION 3: FOCUS AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The following areas of focus are hereby assigned to the Community Development Board:
1. Planning Board. The Community Development Board will act as the City’s Planning Board
as provided for by Montana law and Chapter 2, Article 5, Division 4, BMC and Chapter
38, BMC.
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2. Zoning Commission. The Community Development Board will act as the City’s Zoning
Commission as provided for by law and Chapter 2, Article 5, Division 15, BMC and
Chapter 38, BMC.
3. Impact Fee Advisory Committee. The Community Development Board will act as the
City’s Impact Fee Advisory Committee as provided for by law. In doing so, the Board will
advise the City Commission, and as requested by the City Manager advise the City
Manager, regarding the process of calculating, assessing and spending impact fees.
4. Planning Commission. Upon the City’s compliance with the Montana Land Use and
Planning Act, the Community Development Board will serve as the City’s Planning
Commission pursuant to Resolution 5334 and 76-25-104, MCA.
SECTION 4: POWERS/DUTIES, MEMBERS/COMPOSITION,
AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
1. Powers and Duties. The Community Development Board is hereby authorized to exercise
the following powers and duties:
A. Advise the City and perform the duties as provided for in Sections 2 and 3 of this
Resolution.
B. Abide by the Rules of Procedure, as set forth in a resolution to be approved by the
City Commission, for the Board’s operation and conduct of business.
C. The Board may have such other duties and responsibilities as the City Commission
or City Manager, from time to time, may direct.
D. Except where otherwise required by law, the actions of the Board are advisory
only, do not constitute policy of the City, and are not binding upon the City
Commission or the City Manager. The City Commission or City Manager may adopt
all or any part of any recommendation of the Board.
2. Members: Appointments and Terms.
A. The City Commission or Mayor will make appointments to the Community
Development Board. In doing so, the City Commission (or Mayor as appropriate) will
appoint individuals to the Community Development Board and must also indicate in
such appointment the appointees will serve as appointees for planning board, zoning
commission, and impact fee purposes.
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B. The Board will consist of seven members. Membership must be as follows:
1. One member to be appointed by the City Commission from its membership;
2. One member to be appointed by the City Commission, who may in the
discretion of the City Commission be an employee of the city or hold public
office in Bozeman or Gallatin County;
3. One member to be appointed by the Mayor, upon the designation by Gallatin
County Commission;
4. Four citizen members, to be appointed by the Mayor, who possess the
qualifications required by 76-1-224(1), MCA, and at least one of whom shall
be a representative of the development community as required by 7-6-1604,
MCA, for the Board to act as the City’s Impact Fee Advisory Committee;
C. A quorum will consist of a majority of all members. Upon the City’s compliance with
the Montana Land Use and Planning Act, a quorum will be determined pursuant to
76-25-104, MCA.
D. Except for the Mayoral appointment of the person designated by the County
Commission, Board Members may serve no more than (2) terms.
E. Board Members must be at least 18 years old and be residents of the City.
F. Board Members will not receive compensation for their service. Board Members are
entitled to previously authorized expenses, including travel expenses, incurred during
the discharge of duties.
G. Board Members serve at the pleasure of the Commission and may be removed by a
majority vote of the Commission for any reason.
H. Upon the City’s compliance with MLUPA, the composition of the Community
Development Board will consist of seven members, all to be appointed by the City
Commission. One member may be a member of the City Commission, and at least one
member must be a representative of the development community. Members must be
residents of the City.
I. Upon the City’s compliance with MLUPA, the majority of members of the Community
Development Board must be qualified by knowledge and experience in matters
pertaining to the development of the city.
3. Office of Agency; Staff Support. The Community Development Board will maintain its
records in the office of the City department designated by the City Manager to maintain
the records of the Board. The City Manager may assign one or more staff to assist the
Board in its duties and functions. The City Manager may also designate one or more staff
to serve as the liaison to the Board. The City Manager may authorize the assigned Staff
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Liaison, in consultation with the Board Chair, to develop and approve agenda items for
the Board’s consideration and assist the Board in all its functions.
4. Meetings. The Community Development Board meetings must be open to the public as
provided for in Montana law. Meetings must be held on a regular basis and must be in
the Bozeman City Commission room unless such room is unavailable or not sufficient for
the nature of the meeting. The Board must comply with and is subject to all requirements
and City policies related to open meetings and public participation and engagement.
5. Ethics and High Performing Boards. All Community Development Board activities and its
appointed members must comply with and are subject to State of Montana and the City
Code of Ethics. In addition, the Board and its members must comply with, and are subject
to City policies related to the performance, behavior, and procedures of City boards, as
established by the City Commission or City Manager.
6. Public Information. All written and electronic information created by the Board or its
members in conducting its duties constitutes public information and is subject to
disclosure and the records retention requirements pursuant to Montana law.
SECTION 5: SAVINGS CLAUSE
This Resolution does not affect any prior action, decision, or recommendation of the Community
Development Board.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana,
at a regular session thereof held on the 7th day of October, 2025.
____________________________________
TERRY CUNNINGHAM
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
MIKE MAAS
City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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