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Thank you Susana for your answer and your patience. I now understand how it works. I am very appreciative for your help. Linda Semones
On Feb 11, 2026, at 8:06 AM, Susana Montana <smontana@BOZEMAN.NET> wrote:
Greetings Linda. In your message, you refer to transition 1b. That refers to Section 38.260.070, Transitions and Table 38.260.070-1 of the February 1, 2026, UDC. This application
was deemed complete and adequate for further review on January 27, 2026, prior to the new code’s effective date. Therefore, the UDC in effect on that date is what we measure this application
by. That would be Sec. 38.320.030 of the 2018 UDC, as noted below (the enlarged and highlighted text is by me for emphasis only).
Sec. 38.320.060. Zone edge transitions.
A. Intent. To provide measures that help to provide a compatible transition between certain higher and lower intensity zoning districts.
B. Zone edge transition standards. The following standards are intended to supersede other form and intensity standards in this division.
1. Setback adjustments.
a. Minimum side and rear setbacks for development within BP, M-1, and M-2 districts where adjacent to a residential district: 15 feet. No additional setbacks required adjacent to alleys
and streets.
b. Minimum side and rear setbacks for development within B-3 and UMU districts adjacent to a residential district: five feet. No additional setbacks are required adjacent to alleys
and streets
2. Height/setback adjustments.
a. For development on sites in the B-3, B-2M, UMU, and R-5 districts that are adjacent to the RS, R-1, or R-2 district. From a height of 38 feet at a ten foot setback from the property
line adjacent to applicable residential districts, buildings must step back at a 45-degree angle away from the applicable property line as shown in figure 38.320.060. No such 45 degree
angle setback is required if separated by a street.
b. For development on sites in the B-3 district that border R-3 and R-4 districts. From a height of 38 feet at a five foot setback from the property line adjacent to applicable residential
districts, buildings must step back at a 45 degree angle away from the applicable property line.
c. For buildings located at the edge of a zoning district and which use the height incentives of 38.380.030. At the required setback from property line for the district in which the
site is located; and from the maximum building height allowed in the district without the height incentive; buildings must step back at a 45-degree angle away from property lines. This
requirement does not apply to interior common walls within the same development, such as between townhomes.
d. Permitted 45 degree angle step back encroachments in a-c of this paragraph:
(1) Permitted horizontal encroachments include those elements and standards set forth in section 38.350.050.A.
(2) Permitted vertical encroachments include those elements and standards set forth in section 38.350.050.D.
(Ord. No. 2105, § 6, 9-27-2022)
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I would like you to go back to the Community Development Viewer here <https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=312354&dbid=0&repo=BOZEMAN> and look at Sheet 015- SP220 here
<https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=312369&dbid=0&repo=BOZEMAN> and see that at the 37 foot height level, the building on the south side is stepped back 10 feet and
then, subsequently, stepped back at a 45-degree angle, per the pre- Feb. 1. 2026 UDC code. I also attach the sheet here for your convenience.
Again, the application is reviewed under the former UDC transition standards noted above. I hope this helps. If it is helpful, perhaps you can forward it to your neighbors so they
can understand what is being proposed. Thank you for your comments. Have a great day.
Susana Montana
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Thank you so much for sharing this . I can see how the floors are set back on the south side from the West elevation. My remaining question is as follows: the 1b requirements show
an obligatory 14 foot setback from the property line at ground level. I can only see 5 feet of setback on the south side. I think that the article from the Bozeman Real Estate group
is giving the setback from the property line of each stepback as the building rises. But does the 14 foot setback apply at ground level?
Another question came up from a neighbor. The word is out that the developer has purchased the small home to the south, which is totally in RA. How does this purchase affect the required
transitions plans? If, in the future, that small home were to be demolished, would there be any affect on the current plans?
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my questions. You are the expert, and your time is so appreciated.
Sincerely, Linda Semones
On Feb 9, 2026, at 4:04 PM, Susana Montana <smontana@BOZEMAN.NET <mailto:smontana@BOZEMAN.NET> > wrote:
Greetings Linda. Sarah forwarded your message to me as I am the planner working on this application. The public notice period is from 2/9/ through 3/2/26.
Yes, there is a building form/height transition from the south side of the building next to the R-A District to the north side of the Site. I am guessing that you reviewed the application
materials in the Community Development Viewer found here <https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?startid=310081&cr=1> . I think the west elevation shows the height transition
proposed. The image below is intended to show the scale based on the FORMER single-household building (now demolished) on the abutting lot to the south.
Please note that the pre-February 1, 2026 UDC standards apply to this application.
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The applicant is combining the two lots into one development lot via a Subdivision Exemption process (application # 25634).
I hope this helps. Please feel free to contact me via email with comments or questions.
Thanks.
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