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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-11-26 - Community Development Board - Agendas & 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 2026 Unified Development Code Housekeeping Amendments 1, to Amend Chapter 38 Unified Development Code, BMC, to Address Legacy Short Term Rentals in the RA district and Parking in the B-3 District After October 1, 2026, Application 26307(Saunders) THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA CDB AGENDA Monday, June 15, 2026 General information about the Community Development Board is available in our Laserfiche repository. If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to comments@bozeman.net or by visiting the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00pm on the day of the meeting. At the direction of the City Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to the Board or staff. Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through video conference during the appropriate agenda items. As always, the meeting will be streamed through the Commission's video page and available in the City on cable channel 190. For more information please contact Chris Saunders, csaunders@bozeman.net This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online video conferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via Video Conference: Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting. Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in- person United States Toll +1 346 248 7799 Access code: 947 0602 4018 Approve 1 F. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board G. FYI/Discussions G.1 Engagement Framework Update(Clark) G.2 Upcoming Items for the July 6, 2026, Community Development Board Meeting Agenda and Potential Cancellation of the July 6, 2026 Meeting.(Saunders) H. Adjournment Having reviewed and considered the project report, draft ordinances, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the project report for application 26307 and move to recommend approval of the amendments. This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the Community Development Board. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the Community Development Board cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Community Development Board shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident of the city or a property owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes. General public comments to the Board can be found in their Laserfiche repository folder. This board generally meets the first and third Monday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. City Board meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232. 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Community Development Board FROM:Sam Sagstetter SUBJECT:Approval of Minutes MEETING DATE:June 15, 2026 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: 060126 CDB Minutes.pdf 050426 CDB Minutes.pdf Report compiled on: June 9, 2026 3 Community Development Meeting Minutes, June 1, 2026 Page 1 of 3 THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES JUNE 1, 2026 General information about the Community Development Board is available in our Laserfiche repository. Present: Joey Morrison, Erik Bonnett, Jason Delmue, Mark Egge, Ben Lloyd, Lauren Mitro Excused: Chris Egnatz A) 00:05:17 Call to Order - 6:00 pm B) 00:05:46 Disclosures C) 00:06:17 Changes to the Agenda D) 00:06:28 Action Items D.1 00:06:38 A Text Amendment to Revise Division 38.330 (Wireless Facilities), Section 38.710.160 (Submittal Materials for Telecommunications), and Division 38.800 (Definitions) within Chapter 38 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, Application 26074 (Legislative) Draft Ordinance XXXX - Wireless Telecommunications.pdf 26074 Staff Report - Wireless Facilities Ordinance.pdf 00:07:26 Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Giuttari presents to the board 00:16:28 Assistant City Attorney Jen Giuttari answers questions from the board 00:41:31 Motion to approve as amended Having reviewed and considered the staff report, draft ordinance, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 26074 and move for the Community Development Board in its capacity as the Planning Commission to recommend approval of the amendments. Joey Morrison: Motion 4 Community Development Meeting Minutes, June 1, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Jason Delmue: 2nd 00:56:31 Vote on the Motion to approve as amended Having reviewed and considered the staff report, draft ordinance, public comment, and all the information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application 26074 and move for the Community Development Board in its capacity as the Planning Commission to recommend approval of the amendments. The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Joey Morrison Erik Bonnett Jason Delmue Mark Egge Ben Lloyd Lauren Mitro Disapprove: None 00:54:31 Motion to amend Change 38.330.040 B1f to: Exterior façade materials and the character of equipment compounds used in residential areas must be architectural materials of similar appearance as those commonly used in the immediate area. Jason Delmue: Motion Erik Bonnett: 2nd 00:55:51 Vote on the Motion to amend Change 38.330.040 B1f to: Exterior façade materials and the character of equipment compounds used in residential areas must be architectural materials of similar appearance as those commonly used in the immediate area. The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Joey Morrison Erik Bonnett Jason Delmue Mark Egge Ben Lloyd Lauren Mitro Disapprove: None E) 00:57:16 Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board F) 00:57:32 FYI/Discussions 5 Community Development Meeting Minutes, June 1, 2026 Page 3 of 3 F.1 00:57:36 Upcoming Items for the June 15, 2026, Community Development Board Meeting Agenda G) 00:59:49 Adjournment 00:59:54 This board generally meets the first and third Monday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 6 Bozeman Community Development Board Meeting Minutes, May 4, 2026 Page 1 of 3 THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES MAY 4, 2026 General information about the Community Development Board is available in our Laserfiche repository. Present: Joey Morrison, Erik Bonnett, Chris Egnatz, Jason Delmue, Mark Egge, Lauren Mitro Absent: None Excused: Ben Lloyd A) 00:01:13 Call to Order - 6:00 pm B) 00:04:33 Disclosures C) 00:04:42 Changes to the Agenda D) 00:04:52 Public Service Announcements E) 00:05:32 Approval of Minutes E.1 00:05:38 Approval of Minutes 042026 CDB Minutes.pdf 00:05:48 Motion to approve Approve Chris Egnatz: Motion Mark Egge: 2nd 00:06:54 Vote on the Motion to approve Approve The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Joey Morrison Erik Bonnett Chris Egnatz Jason Delmue 7 Bozeman Community Development Board Meeting Minutes, May 4, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Mark Egge Lauren Mitro Disapprove: None F) 00:07:10 Consent Items G) 00:07:18 Special Presentations H) 00:07:23 Action Items H.1 00:07:28 Work Session with the Forestry Division on the Urban Forest Master Plan Update May 4, 2026 Urban Forest Master Plan Update slides.pdf 01:24:00 Dan Carty provides public comment. 01:26:44 Marcia Kaveney provides public comment. H.2 02:23:45 Consider Cancellation of May 18th Community Development Board Meeting 02:24:09 Motion to approve Consider cancellation. Mark Egge: Motion Erik Bonnett: 2nd 02:24:36 Vote on the Motion to approve Consider cancellation. The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Joey Morrison Erik Bonnett Chris Egnatz Jason Delmue Mark Egge Lauren Mitro Disapprove: None H.3 02:24:59 2026-2027 Community Development Board Work Plan CDB 2026-2027 Work Plan.pdf 02:39:40 Motion to approve Receive document and recommend approval to City Commission. Chris Egnatz: Motion Joey Morrison: 2nd 8 Bozeman Community Development Board Meeting Minutes, May 4, 2026 Page 3 of 3 02:40:58 Vote on the Motion to approve Receive document and recommend approval to City Commission. The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Joey Morrison Erik Bonnett Chris Egnatz Jason Delmue Mark Egge Lauren Mitro Disapprove: None I) 02:41:47 Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board J) 02:42:11 FYI/Discussions J.1 02:42:17 Upcoming Items for the May 18, 2026, Community Development Board Meeting Agenda K) 02:43:11 Adjournment This board generally meets the first and third Monday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 9 Memorandum REPORT TO:Community Development Board FROM:Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Erin George, Community Development Director SUBJECT:2026 Unified Development Code Housekeeping Amendments 1, to Amend Chapter 38 Unified Development Code, BMC, to Address Legacy Short Term Rentals in the RA district and Parking in the B-3 District After October 1, 2026, Application 26307 MEETING DATE:June 15, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Ordinance RECOMMENDATION:Having reviewed and considered the project report, draft ordinances, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the project report for application 26307 and move to recommend approval of the amendments. 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 City adopted new development regulations in December 2026. Two time sensitive necessary corrections have been identified. First, legacy short term rentals (STR). During the development of the new regulations several zoning districts were combined. This consolidation overlapped with updates to the STR regulations in 2023 by Ordinance 2149. The merging of the two ordinance had an unintended outcome in the new RA district that caused some STR to become non-conforming. State law and local code protect lawfully established non-conforming uses. The proposed STR ordinance provides additional clarity on the management of non- conforming STR. Two unresolved issues are identified in the project report. Second, motor vehicle parking in the B-3 zoning district. In 2025, the MT Legislature adopted new law restricting local control on certain parking requirements. The new law takes effect on October 1, 2026. The Commission decided to establish parking regulations that transition from one standard to another on October 1, 2026. During the drafting of the regulations taking effect on October 1, 2026, some elements unique to the B-3 zoning district were unintentionally omitted. The proposed ordinance corrects the omissions. 10 See the attached project report for further information. The locations of the RA district may be found on the online zoning map [external link]. Open the link and select "Zoning" from the list of layers on the left of the window. Additional housekeeping amendments will be considered and available for public review later in 2026 as a separate action. Clarifications, corrected cross-references, and similar adjustments are to be expected after a major code update. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:As identified in the project report. ALTERNATIVES:1. Adopt the ordinances as presented; 2. Direct revisions to the ordinances prior to adoption; 3. Do not adopt the ordinances; or 4. Request additional information and continue discussion on the ordinances. FISCAL EFFECTS:No budgeted funds are affected with this action. Attachments: 26307 Project Report - 2026 Housekeeping Code Amendments 1.pdf 004 26307 2026 UDC Housekeeping - B3 Parking Post Oct 1, 2026 - DRAFT.pdf 005 26307 2026 UDC Housekeeping - Legacy STR - DRAFT2.pdf Report compiled on: June 10, 2026 11 Page 1 of 10 26307 Project Report for the City of Bozeman Housekeeping Amendments 1 Ordinance Public Hearings: Community Development Board – June 15, 2026 City Commission – July 14, 2026 Project Description: Amend the Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 38 to address legacy short term rentals in the RA district and parking in the B-3 district after October 1, 2026. Project Location: Revisions to the text are applicable city-wide in all zoning districts per Chapter 38 – Unified Development Code (UDC). Recommendation: Meets applicable criteria for approval. Community Development Board Motion: Having reviewed and considered the Project report, draft ordinances, public comment, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the Project report for application 26307 and move to recommend approval of the amendments. City Commission Recommended Motion 1: Having reviewed and considered the Project report, draft ordinance, public comment, recommendation from the Community Development Board, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the Project report for application 26307 and move to provisionally adopt the ordinance addressing legacy short term rentals. City Commission Recommended Motion 2: Having reviewed and considered the Project report, draft ordinance, public comment, recommendation from the Community Development Board, and all information presented, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the Project report for application 26307 and move to provisionally adopt the ordinance addressing parking in the B-3 zoning district. Report: June 10, 2026 Staff Contact: Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Agenda Item Type: Action – Legislative 12 26307, Project Report for Housekeeping Amendments 1 Ordinance Page 2 of 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................... 2 Project Summary ................................................................................................................. 2 Unresolved Issues ............................................................................................................... 3 Public Comment.................................................................................................................. 3 Community Development Board ........................................................................................ 3 Alternatives ......................................................................................................................... 3 SECTION 1 - RECOMMENDATION AND FUTURE ACTIONS ........................................ 4 SECTION 2 - TEXT AMENDMENT STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS - ZONING .... 4 Section 76-25-304, MCA Zoning Regulations Criteria ...................................................... 5 APPENDIX A - NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT ...................................................... 9 APPENDIX B - APPLICANT INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF ...................... 9 FISCAL EFFECTS ................................................................................................................... 9 ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................................... 10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is based on the proposed ordinance text and public comment received to date. Project Summary The City adopted new development regulations in December 2026. Two time sensitive necessary corrections have been identified. First, legacy short term rentals (STR). During the development of the new regulations several zoning districts were combined. This consolidation timing overlapped with updates to the STR regulations in 2023 by Ordinance 2149. The merging of the two ordinance had an unintended outcome in the new RA district that caused some STR to become non-conforming. State law and local code protect lawfully established non-conforming uses. The proposed STR ordinance provides additional clarity on the management of non-conforming STR. Second, motor vehicle parking in the B-3 zoning district. In 2025, the MT Legislature adopted new law restricting local control on certain parking requirements. The new law takes 13 26307, Project Report for Housekeeping Amendments 1 Ordinance Page 3 of 10 effect on October 1, 2026. The Commission decided to establish parking regulations that transition from one standard to another on October 1, 2026. During the drafting of the regulations taking effect on October 1, 2026, some elements unique to the B-3 zoning district were unintentionally omitted. The proposed ordinance corrects the omissions. The ordinances are separated to respect the “single topic” rule for ordinances. The full details of the text amendment are provided in the attached Ordinances. Unresolved Issues The ordinance for STR as written is focusing on addressing non-conforming STR in the RA district. The RA district does not presently allow Type 2 STR. To allow Type 2 STR in the RA additional amendments are required. The ordinance for STR as written provides for non-conforming protection for STR applications received prior to the effective date of the ordinance being considered. An alternative would be to set the beginning of protection for only those applications received prior to the February 1, 2026 effective date of the UDC. Public Comment Written public comment will be archived and available through the project folder in the City’s Laserfiche archive. Comments provided orally at public meetings will be available through the recordings of those public meetings. Links to recordings of meetings will be added to this report as the review of the project moves forward. No public comment has been provided as of the date this report was written. Community Development Board The Community Development Board (CDB) will make a recommendation to the City Commission after conducting their public hearing, considering the draft document and public comments, and reviewing the required criteria for decision. Alternatives The City Commission has the following alternatives in deciding on the proposed amendments. 1. Adopt the ordinances as presented; 2. Direct revisions to the ordinances prior to adoption; 3. Do not adopt the ordinances; or 4. Request additional information and continue discussion on the ordinances. 14 26307, Project Report for Housekeeping Amendments 1 Ordinance Page 4 of 10 SECTION 1 - RECOMMENDATION AND FUTURE ACTIONS Having considered the criteria established for a text amendment, the Staff finds the amendments meet the minimum criteria for approval as proposed. The Community Development Board in their capacity as the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 15, 2026, at 6 pm and make a recommendation. The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the text amendment on July 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and decide whether the proposed amendments should be adopted or not. SECTION 2 - TEXT AMENDMENT STAFF ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS - ZONING In considering applications for amendment approval under this title, the advisory boards and City Commission must consider the following criteria per MCA 76-25-304.2.c-2.d. As an amendment is a legislative action, the Commission has broad latitude to determine a policy direction. A zone text amendment must be in accordance with the land use plan (criteria 2.c), accommodate needed housing types (criteria 2.c.i), contain five or more specific strategies to encourage development of housing (criteria 2.c.ii), reflect allowable uses and densities adequate to be served by public services (criteria 2.c.iii), allow sufficient area for existing, new or expanding commercial and industrial uses (criteria 2.c.iv), protect, minimize or avoid impacts and dangers to the natural environment (criteria 2.c.v-2.c.vii), and preliminary determine whether the amendment results in new or increased impacts to local facilities, services, natural resources, natural environment, or natural hazards previously analyzed in the assessment of the land use plan. Therefore, to approve a zone text amendment, the Commission must find that Criteria 2.c- 2.d are met. In determining whether the criteria and guidelines under state law are met, Staff considers the entire body of plans and regulations for land use and development. Standards which prevent or mitigate negative impacts are incorporated throughout the entire municipal code but are principally in Chapter 38, Unified Development Code. Division 38.770 of the UDC contains the process for completing text amendments and references the specific criteria of MCA 76-25- 304(2) listed previously. The proposed text amendment follows all public hearing and notice requirements outlined within BMC 38.770.030. The existing municipal code provisions addressing related topics to the Housekeeping Amendments 1 were, at the time of adoption, found to satisfy all the required criteria. As such, the focus of this report is only on the amendments proposed. Unless shown as being edited in the draft ordinance, all existing standards stay as currently adopted. Where a finding of neutral is presented, it represents that the criteria or guideline has been considered and the change does not materially advance or detract from compliance. Therefore, a finding of neutral is not necessarily an indication of a deficiency in the proposed amendments or the existing standards. 15 26307, Project Report for Housekeeping Amendments 1 Ordinance Page 5 of 10 Section 76-25-304, MCA Zoning Regulations Criteria Zoning regulations must: 2.c. Be in substantial compliance with the land use plan. Yes, the criterion is met. The proposed amendments are in conformance with the growth policy. As the growth policy provides a high-level vision and direction of how a community hopes to develop over time, it does not dictate uses or specific standards to the level of detail contained in this ordinance. However, it does identify issues and priorities for consideration with specific goals and objectives that are desired outcomes. The Bozeman Community Plan 2025 (BCP2025), adopted in November 2025, establishes the City’s policies for growth and regulation of land uses and development. It continues concepts and community priorities that were established in several prior growth policies. Prior growth policies encouraged creation of development standards that supported predictable review processes and addressed areas of community concerns. The following relevant goals and objectives included in the BCP2025 are supported by the proposed amendments. As such, the draft ordinance includes specific standards that are in accordance with the BCP2025 and referenced below. Parking in the B-3 District on and after October 1, 2026 N-1.1. Promote housing diversity, including missing middle housing. DCD-1.2. Remove regulatory barriers to infill. DCD-3.6 Evaluate parking requirements and methods of providing parking as part of the overall transportation system for and between districts. M-1.1 Prioritize mixed-use land use patterns. Encourage and enable the development of housing, jobs, and services in close proximity to one another. Climate Action Plan - Action 3.G.2. Revise Development Code to Enhance Compact and Sustainable Development These were all considered during the initial adoption of the update to Chapter 38 adopted in Ordinance 2151 on December 2, 2025. The staff report, beginning on page 9, contains discussion of compliance with the land use plan. Parking is discussed under several elements of land use plan substantial compliance. The proposed amendments with this ordinance correct missing references and text and do not change policy or compliance with the land use plan. Therefore, the findings of the original staff report remain applicable and the proposed language is in substantial compliance with the land use plan. 16 26307, Project Report for Housekeeping Amendments 1 Ordinance Page 6 of 10 Short-Term Rental DCD-4.1 Implement a regulatory environment that supports the Community Plan goals: Ensure that the Planning Department is supported with the resources required to effectively implement this plan, to dedicate staff to long range and regional planning efforts, and to process development applications expeditiously. The correction relating to short term rentals are to resolve a conflict for non-conforming situations for existing short term rentals in the RA district. The initial findings relating to land use plan compliance contained in the ordinances which updated the overall regulatory structure for short term rentals remain applicable. Links to the two staff reports follow. Ordinance 2131 Ordinance 2149 No element of the proposed ordinance affects the future land use map as the process amendments do not change land use designations or zoning district boundaries. Therefore, no analysis of correspondence to the future land use map is provided. 2.c.i. Accommodates the projected needed housing types identified in 76-25-206. Criteria is met. The proposed amendments do not apply to this criterion. The City’s standards regarding accommodating housing types are established through the City’s zoning districts, which are not changed with these amendments. The proposed Housekeeping Amendments do not change uses allowed in individual zoning districts, nor do they amend the zoning map. The City of Bozeman’s Unified Development Code adopted in December 2025 was, at the time of adoption, found to satisfy the required criteria. Short term rentals are an accessory use of otherwise approved dwellings. As an accessory use, they do not alter the number or type of housing provided. Dwellings may not be diverted to full time STR use. Therefore, there is no change to the project number of dwellings needed, types of housing authorized, or standards (including parking) for construction of housing. Rather, they continue the existing standards applicable for parking in the B-3 district and correct an inadvertent omission. The recent adoption of the City of Bozeman’s Unified Development Code in December 2025 was, at the time of adoption, found to satisfy the required criteria. Therefore, considering the code as a whole, the standards listed in this criterion are not being changed with these amendments and therefore the standard continues to be met. 17 26307, Project Report for Housekeeping Amendments 1 Ordinance Page 7 of 10 2.c.ii. Contains five or more specific strategies from 76-25-302 to encourage the development of housing within the jurisdiction. Criteria is met. The proposed amendments do not apply to this criterion. The City’s standards regarding accommodating housing types are established through the City’s zoning districts, which are not changed with these amendments. The proposed Housekeeping Amendments do not change uses allowed in individual zoning districts, nor do they amend the zoning map. Short term rentals remain an accessory use. The City of Bozeman’s Unified Development Code adopted in December 2025 was, at the time of adoption, found to satisfy the required criteria. State law recently changed the parking that a community may require of new dwellings. The proposed language is consistent with that law. The new law is more restrictive than the minimum compliance for parking in the housing support strategies. The recent adoption of the City of Bozeman’s Unified Development Code in December 2025 was, at the time of adoption, found to satisfy the required criteria. Therefore, considering the code as a whole, the standards listed in this criterion are not being changed with these amendments and therefore the standard continues to be met. 2.c.iii. Reflects allowable uses and densities in areas that may be adequately served by public safety, emergency, utility, transportation, education, and any other local facilities or services identified by the local government in 76-25-207. Criteria is met. Parking is an element of a functional transportation system. The proposed revisions help ensure that parking as needed in the B-3 zoning district is provided and that the proposed standards are consistent with state law limitations. The revisions address dwelling types allowed in the B-3 district but not addressed with the initial adoption. The missing text would create confusion on what standard applied so the revision helps ensure adequate transportation services in the district. Other listed public services are not expected to be materially affected as the parking is supportive of the dwellings created and the evaluation of proposed dwellings to other standards of the code address those topics. The non-residential elements are carrying forward standards already adopted for the B-3 district and inadvertently omitted so the amendments will have no more or less impact than is already in place. An STR is an accessory use of a previously approved dwelling. Impacts of accessory uses are expected to be minor. Evaluation of where dwellings are allowed has been conducted with the overall code update and the impacts considered. No change in allowed locations is being made with these amendments. The STR related amendments are focusing on the method of reviewing and processing existing non-conforming STRs. Over time as property changes ownership or a license is not renewed per 38.320.060.B.8 it is expected that non-conforming STRs will terminate. No impacts on this criteria is expected from this amendment. 18 26307, Project Report for Housekeeping Amendments 1 Ordinance Page 8 of 10 2.c.iv. Allows sufficient area for existing, new, or expanding commercial, industrial, and institutional enterprises the local government has identified in 76-25-208 for targeted economic growth in the jurisdiction. Yes, the criterion is met. The proposed Housekeeping Amendments 1 do not modify the zoning map. The zoning map approved by Ordinance 2151 on December 2, 2025 was found to meet this criteria. Therefore, considering the code as a whole, the standards listed in this criterion are not being changed with these amendments and therefore the standard continues to be met. 2.c.v. Protects and maximizes the potential use of natural resources within the area, as identified in 76-25-209. Neutral. Standards for the protection of the ability to develop natural resources are not being altered with this ordinance. The proposed Housekeeping Amendments 1 are correcting omissions from the original text of the update to Chapter 38 and are not expanding any area of development. Impacts to the natural resource subjects are addressed at the time of site- specific development review. The standards listed within BMC 38.610 and 38.620 or other relevant sections are not being changed with the proposed amendments and therefore, this criterion continues to be met. 2.c.vi. Minimizes or avoids impacts to the natural environment within the area, as identified in 76-25-209. Yes, this criterion is met. Standards for the protection of natural resources are not being altered with this ordinance. The existing municipal code contain specific permitting processes which must be reviewed in compliance with all City regulations, including the wetland and watercourse standards in Divisions 38.610 and 38.620 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. The standards listed within BMC 38.610 and 38.620 are not being changed with the proposed amendments and therefore, this criterion continues to be met. 2.c.vii. Avoids or minimizes dangers associated with natural hazards in the jurisdiction, as identified in 76-25-209. Yes, the criterion is met. The recent adoption of the City of Bozeman’s Unified Development Code in December 2025 was, at the time of adoption, found to satisfy the required criteria. No changes are proposed to the City regulations regarding the natural environment or natural hazards, specifically BMC 38.610 and 38.620 regarding wetland and watercourse standards, or BMC 38.600 Floodplain Regulations. Potential dangers associated with natural hazards 19 26307, Project Report for Housekeeping Amendments 1 Ordinance Page 9 of 10 are identified and addressed at the time of site-specific development review through an associated planning application and/or building permitting process. 2.d. Preliminarily determine whether the proposed zoning regulation, map, or amendment results in new or increased impacts to or from local facilities, services, natural resources, natural environment, or natural hazards from those previously described and analyzed in the assessment conducted for the land use plan. Yes, this criterion is met. The proposed amendments do not result in new or increased impacts to local facilities or services, natural resources, natural environments or natural hazards. The recent adoption of the City of Bozeman’s Unified Development Code in December 2025 was, at the time of adoption, found to satisfy the required criteria. Therefore, considering the code as a whole, the standards listed in this criterion are not being changed with these amendments and therefore the standard continues to be met. APPENDIX A - NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENT Notice for text amendments must meet the standards of BMC 38.730. Notice for text amendments is by publication. Notice was published in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on 5/23/2026, 6/06/2026, and 6/27/2026. These notices contain all required elements. Notice was provided at least 15 business days before the public hearing conducted by the Community Development Board in their capacity as the Planning Commission, and not more than 45 days prior to the City Commission public hearing. Additional notice will be provided by inclusion of this item on agendas for the Community Development Board and City Commission public hearings. No public comments have been received as of the date this report was written. APPENDIX B - APPLICANT INFORMATION AND REVIEWING STAFF Applicant: City of Bozeman, PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771 Representative: Community Development, City of Bozeman, PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771 Report By: Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager FISCAL EFFECTS None at this time related to this Amendment. 20 26307, Project Report for Housekeeping Amendments 1 Ordinance Page 10 of 10 ATTACHMENTS The full application and file of record can be viewed digitally at the Community Development Department at 20 E. Olive Street, Bozeman, MT 59715, as well as digitally at https://www.bozeman.net/departments/community-development/planning/project- information-portal, select the “Project Documents Folder” link and navigate to application 26307. Project documents are available at this direct link to the public Laserfiche archive for application 26307 with direct links to individual documents provided below: 21 ORDINANCE _______ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA AMENDING SECTION 38.530.040 NUMBER OF VEHICLE PARKING SPACES REQUIRED, APPLICATION 26307. WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman (the “City”) has adopted land development and use standards to protect public health, safety and welfare and otherwise execute the purposes of Title 76, Chapter 25, Montana Code Annotated, the Montana Land Use Planning Act; and WHEREAS, necessary adjustments to the text adopted under Ordinance 2025-12 to clarify the application of standards relating to parking in the B-3 zoning district were identified; WHEREAS, after proper notice, the Community Development Board in their capacity as Planning Commission required by 76-25-104 MCA held a public hearing on ___________, 2026, to receive and review all written and oral testimony on the proposed amendments to Chapter 38, BMC; and WHEREAS, after considering all matters the Community Development Board recommended to the Bozeman City Commission that this Ordinance be approved; and WHEREAS, after proper notice, the City Commission held a public hearing on ______________, 2026, to receive and review all written and oral testimony on the proposed land use regulations; and WHEREAS, the City Commission at its public hearing on __________ ,2026, considered all relevant materials submitted by the public, the recommendation of the Community Development Board, and the proposed Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has reviewed and considered the applicable criteria for adoption of land use regulations established in Montana Code Annotated §§76-25, the Montana Land Use Planning Act and found that this Ordinance is in compliance with the criteria; and 22 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA: Section 1 Legislative Findings The City Commission hereby makes the following findings in support of adoption of this Ordinance: 1. The City adopted a growth policy, the Bozeman Community Plan 2025, by Resolution 2025-71 to establish policies for development of the community including zoning; 2. The Bozeman Community Plan 2025, Chapter 5, sets forth the policies by which the City reviews and applies the criteria for amendment of zoning established in 76-25-304, MCA; 3. Zoning must be in accordance with an adopted land use plan; 4. The required public hearings were advertised as required in state law and municipal code and all persons have had opportunity to review the materials applicable to the application and provide comment prior to a decision and the notice advised of the regulatory nature of the amendments; 5. The Bozeman Planning Commission has been established as required in state law and conducted their required public hearing; and after consideration of application materials, staff analysis and report, and all submitted public comment recommended approval of the application. 6. The City Commission conducted a public hearing to provide all interested parties the opportunity to provide evidence and testimony regarding the proposed amendment prior to the City Commission acting on the application. 7. The City Commission considered the application materials, staff analysis and report, Planning Commission recommendation, all submitted public comment, and all other relevant information. 8. The City Commission determines that, as set forth in the staff report and incorporating the staff findings as part of their decision, the required criteria for approval of the proposed amendments have been satisfied. Section 2 23 That paragraph 38.530.040.C.5, Minimum required motor vehicle parking – Effective October 1, 2026, be amended as follows: 5. B-3 district. 1. Minimum and maximum requirements. a. In the B-3 district, the minimum number of required spaces shown in Table 38.430.040-3 or Table 38.530.040-4 can be provided as an alternative to the number of spaces required in Table 38.530.040-1 or 38.530.040-2. b. Parking spaces provided beyond the maximum shown in Table 38.430.040-3 Table 38.530.040-4 must be provided in a parking structure. c. The first 3,000 gross square feet of non-residential floor area within a building is not included in the calculation of minimum required parking. This floor area is included in the calculation of maximum parking. Table 38.530.040-3 Use Minimum Parking Spaces Required General Residential Dwelling less than 1,200 sq. ft. None Dwelling 1,200 sq. ft. or greater 1 per dwelling Deed restricted affordable housing – any size dwelling None Group Residential Community residential 0.75 per person of approved capacity Assisted living facilities None Group living/cooperative household/fraternity and sorority First 25 residents: 1 per resident; Each resident beyond 25: 0.9 per resident Fraternity and sorority: Five guest spaces Lodginghouse 0.75 per person of approved capacity 24 Transitional and emergency housing 0.25 per person of approved capacity. Additional services and facilities to serve non-residents must provide parking in accordance with Table 38.530.040-4. Table 38.530.040-4 Use Minimum Parking Spaces Required Maximum Vehicle Surface Parking Spaces All lodging uses 0.6 per room (including accessory uses up to 20% of the building area) 1.2 per room (including accessory uses up to 20% of the building area) All other uses 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area 2 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area Section 3 Repealer. All provisions of the ordinances of the City of Bozeman in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other provisions of the ordinances of the City of Bozeman not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4 Savings Provision. This Ordinance does not affect the rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred or proceedings that were begun before the effective date of this Ordinance. All other provisions of the Bozeman Municipal Code not amended by this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5 Severability. 25 That should any sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or section of this Ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole, or any part or provision thereof, other than the part so decided to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, and shall not affect the validity of the Bozeman Municipal Code as a whole. Section 6 Codification. This Ordinance shall not be codified but shall be kept by the City Clerk and entered into a disposition list in numerical order with all other ordinances of the City and shall be organized in a category entitled “Zone Map Amendments.” Section 7 Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after final adoption. PROVISIONALLY ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, on first reading at a regular session held on the _____ day of ________________, 2026. ____________________________________ JOEY MORRISON Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ MIKE MAAS City Clerk FINALLY PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana on second reading at a regular session thereof held on the ___ of ____________________, 20__. The effective date of this ordinance is __________, __, 20__. 26 _________________________________ JOEY MORRISON Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ MIKE MAAS City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ GREG SULLIVAN City Attorney 27 ORDINANCE ______ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA DECLARING CERTAIN TYPE 2 SHORT-TERM RENTAL USES TO BE LAWFUL NON-CONFORMING USES AND RECOGNIZING NOTHING IN THIS ORDINANCE SUPERSEDES SECTION 8 OF ORDINANCE 1974 OR SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE 2149. WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman (the “City”) has adopted land development and use standards to protect public health, safety and welfare and otherwise execute the purposes of Title 76, Chapter 25, Montana Code Annotated, the Montana Land Use Planning Act; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Bozeman City Charter, in addition to authority to regulate short term rentals (STRs) conferred upon the City by the State of Montana, the City hereby relies upon its self-government powers; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted regulations for STRs pursuant to Ordinance 1974 (effective December 1, 2017), Ordinance 2131 (effective August 11, 2023) and Ordinance 2149 (effective December 13, 2023); and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025, the City Commission adopted Ordinance 2025-12- 2151, known as the Unified Development Code Update (UDCU), which, among other actions, consolidated the R-S, R-1 and R-2 zoning districts into a new zoning designation of RA; and WHEREAS, prior to the UDCU, Type 2 Short Term Rentals (STR) were not authorized as a use in the R-S or R-1 districts, but were an authorized use in the R-2 district and upon the effective date of Ordinance 2025-12-2151, Type 2 STRs were not listed as lawful uses in the RA zoning district; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to allow any lawfully existing Type 2 STRs prior to the effective date of Ordinance 2025-12-2151 (February 1, 2026), or STRs for which a complete application was submitted to the City for review prior to the effective date of this ordinance, to continue to operate in the RA zoning district as long as all other requirements of 28 the Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC) are met and the STR host continues to obtain an annual hosting permit pursuant to Chapter 38, BMC; and WHEREAS, the Commission desires to continue to recognize as lawful the STRs authorized pursuant to Section 8 of Ordinance 1974 and Section 7 of Ordinance 2149 as long as a host continues to comply with all requirements of said Ordinances and in doing so the Commission determines this Ordinance does not affect the lawful non-conforming status of any existing STR authorized pursuant to said ordinances; and WHEREAS, pursuant to 38.320.060.B.8.j, BMC, all STR hosts in the City, even those authorized pursuant to Section 1 of this Ordinance, must annually renew their hosting permit to operate; as such, the Commission determines failure of a host to renew their hosting permit for the subject property prior to the expiration date of the annual permit shall result in a STR recognized as lawful non-conforming by this Ordinance no longer being considered a lawful non-conforming use; and WHEREAS, after proper notice, the Community Development Board in their capacity as Planning Commission required by 76-25-104, MCA held a public hearing on ___________, 2026, to receive and review all written and oral testimony on the proposed amendments to Chapter 38, BMC; and WHEREAS, after considering all matters the Community Development Board recommended to the Bozeman City Commission this Ordinance ____________; and WHEREAS, after proper notice, the City Commission held a public hearing on ______________, 2026, to receive and review all written and oral testimony on this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Commission at its public hearing on __________ ,2026, considered all relevant materials submitted by the public, the recommendation of the Community Development Board, and the proposed Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has reviewed and considered the applicable criteria for adoption of land use regulations established in Montana Code Annotated §§76-25, the Montana Land Use Planning Act and found this Ordinance is in compliance with the criteria. 29 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA: Section 1 A Type 2 STR with an active permit operating lawfully prior to February 1, 2026 and located in the RA zoning district, is eligible to receive an annual permit after February 1, 2026 to operate as a “Legacy Type 2 RA STR”. To qualify a short term rental as a Legacy Type 2 RA STR, a host must comply with the following: A. Prior to the expiration of a current Type 2 permit and on an annual basis thereafter, a host must apply to renew the annual permit, pay all applicable application fees, and be fully in compliance with all other requirements of 38.320.060.B.8.a-c and 38.320.060.B.8.e-i, BMC, and any subsequent amendments to Chapter 38, BMC; B. To continue to remain eligible to qualify for a Legacy Type 2 RA STR permit for every subsequent year, a short-term rental permit must not expire. If in any permit year the host of a Legacy Type 2 RA STR fails to renew the annual permit prior to the permit’s expiration, then, upon the expiration of the permit, the property is no longer eligible to be used as a Legacy Type 2 RA STR; C. A person who seeks to qualify for a Legacy Type 2 RA STR who submits a complete application, pursuant to the requirements of section 38.320.060.B.8.b, for a Legacy Type 2 RA STR prior to the effective date of this Ordinance is eligible to be considered a Legacy Type 2 RA STR if the permit is approved, notwithstanding that the permit may be issued no longer than 180 days after the effective date of this Ordinance to allow completion of final issuance of the state tax registration number, completion of safety inspections, and approval of a health department public accommodations. D. If the review authority determines a current Legacy Type 2 RA STR permit is forfeit for any reason including but not limited to a change in the status of the host, pursuant to 38.320.060.B.8.h, BMC, the property is no longer eligible to be used as a Type 2 short term rental and will forfeit its status as a Legacy Type 2 RA STR. E. If the review authority revokes a Legacy Type 2 RA STR permit pursuant to 38.320.060.B.11, the property is no longer eligible to be used as a Type 2 short term rental and will no longer be considered a Legacy Type 2 RA STR. F. Legacy Type 2 short term rental hosts are subject to all violation and enforcement provisions in 38.320.060.B.11, BMC. G. Conversion of a Type 2 short term rental. A Legacy Type 2 RA STR may convert to a Type 1 short term rental authorized by and in compliance with section 38.320.060, 30 BMC. After a Legacy Type 2 RA STR converts to a Type 1 short term rental, it is no longer eligible to be considered a Legacy Type 2 RA STR. H. Unlawful Type 2 short term rentals must cease operation. Type 2 short term rentals operating unlawfully after the effective date of this Ordinance are not eligible to receive an annual permit or continue operating a Type 2 short term rental and will not be eligible to operate a Legacy Type 2 RA STR. I. A person who is denied Legacy Type 2 RA STR status by the review authority must follow the procedures in 38.320.060.B.11.b, BMC, prior to filing an appeal pursuant to 38.760.030, BMC. Section 2 Authority to Implement. The Bozeman City Attorney is hereby authorized to take any action necessary to conform the Bozeman Municipal Code to Section 1. The Director of Community Development may adopt rules or an administrative interpretation to implement the provisions of Section 1. Section 3 Repealer. All provisions of the ordinances of the City of Bozeman in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other provisions of the ordinances of the City of Bozeman not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4 Savings Provision. This Ordinance does not affect the rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred or proceedings that were begun before the effective date of this Ordinance. All other provisions of the Bozeman Municipal Code not amended by this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5 Severability. That should any sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or section of this Ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, the same shall not affect 31 the validity of this Ordinance as a whole, or any part or provision thereof, other than the part so decided to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, and shall not affect the validity of the Bozeman Municipal Code as a whole. Section 6 Codification. This Ordinance shall not be codified but shall be kept by the City Clerk and entered into a disposition list with all other ordinances of the City. Section 7 Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after final adoption. PROVISIONALLY ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, on first reading at a regular session held on the _____ day of ________________, 20__. ____________________________________ JOEY MORRISON Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ MIKE MAAS City Clerk FINALLY PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana on second reading at a regular session thereof held on the ___ of ____________________, 20__. The effective date of this ordinance is __________, __, 20__. _________________________________ 32 JOEY MORRISON Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ MIKE MAAS City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ GREG SULLIVAN City Attorney 33 Memorandum REPORT TO:Community Development Board FROM:Takami Clark, Communications & Engagement Manager SUBJECT:Engagement Framework Update MEETING DATE:June 15, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Listen to presentation, ask questions STRATEGIC PLAN:1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from the community and stakeholders. BACKGROUND:In 2023, the Montana State Legislature passed the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA), which overhauled laws around land use that apply to cities of a certain size. MLUPA defined the level of public participation that is required when cities adopt, amend, or update their land use plan or associated regulations and plans. It requires cities to provide “continuous public participation” and to adopt a public participation plan that demonstrates the City’s compliance with these requirements. The City of Bozeman adopted an Engagement Framework in 2021 to guide how City staff, leadership, and the community can contribute to decision- making processes in our city. After five years of implementing this framework and the Engage Bozeman hub for engagement projects, it is an opportune time to update the City’s engagement framework to reflect both lessons learned and new statutory requirements stemming from MLUPA. The Community Engagement Plan for the Engagement Framework Update lists the Community Development Board as a key partner. This presentation seeks to gain feedback on what board members want to see in an updated draft, how they feel the city could improve in responding to public comment and showing residents that feedback was considered, and what improvements need to be made to overall communications and engagement processes. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS: None 34 Report compiled on: May 26, 2026 35 Memorandum REPORT TO:Community Development Board FROM:Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Erin George, Community Development Director SUBJECT:Upcoming Items for the July 6, 2026, Community Development Board Meeting Agenda and Potential Cancellation of the July 6, 2026 Meeting. MEETING DATE:June 15, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Information only, no action required. STRATEGIC PLAN:4.1 Informed Conversation on Growth: Continue developing an in-depth understanding of how Bozeman is growing and changing and proactively address change in a balanced and coordinated manner. BACKGROUND:The following items are presently scheduled for the July 6, 2026, Community Development Board meeting: 1. None, the Board may consider cancellation of the July 6th meeting. Comment related to these items may be submitted at comments@bozeman.net. No discussion or action will be taken until July 6, 2026. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:N/A ALTERNATIVES:N/A FISCAL EFFECTS:No budgeted funds are expended with this item. Report compiled on: June 10, 2026 36