HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-26 Public Comment - M. Thompson - School Buffer Zones and Safety CodesFrom:M thom
To:Joey Morrison; Douglas Fischer; Bozeman Public Comment; Joey@morrisonforbozeman.com
Subject:[EXTERNAL]School Buffer Zones and Safety Codes
Date:Tuesday, September 8, 2026 1:19:33 PM
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I have repeatedly bothered the Bozeman Parking Enforcement and Bozeman Code
Compliance. The section of Villard Street between Meriwether and Valley Drive now looks like
a dumping ground for three boats with trailers. Plus, one smaller pull camper and one large
pull camper. Below is exactly what I gave Both departments. Bozeman Summit School, North
Meadows Park benefits from this. Valley Meadows Park should be included.
Express Prohibitions Near Schools: City right-of-way rules specifically restrict trailers and
recreational camping units from remaining parked directly adjacent to schools, playgrounds,
and educational green spaces to maintain student safety, emergency vehicle access, and clear
street visibility.
Street Vision Triangle of the Bozeman Municipal Code: Kindergarten school one block up the
street. Playground (Valley Meadows) does have small children. Large camper(s) trailers right
at the edge of the yellow painted curb.
Enforcement is lacking. I complained about the small camper being moved from my home
(441 Valley Drive) approximately 125 feet to the other end of Valley Meadows Park as it was
happening and the response was incorrect, just make out another complaint in 72 hours. So
much for 500 feet.
The same safety concerns for students/children should apply to this situation as it does for the
school and the connected North Meadows Park.
Thank you
Murray Thompson
441 Valley Dr
Bozeman, Mt