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City of Bozeman
Department of Planning
& Community Development
Year 2010 Annual Report
Demographic Trends Page 1
Annexation Statistics Page 2
Code Enforcement Activity Page 2
Subdivision/Zoning Activity Page 3
COA/Building Permit Activity Page 4
Economic Development Page 5
Medical Marijuana Ordinance Adoption Page 5
Streamline Bus System Page 6
Northeast & N. 7th Urban Renewal Page 6
2010 Accomplishments Page 7
2011 Work Plan Page 7
Planning Director Hired Page 8
Planning Department Staff Page 8
DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS
City & County Historic Population Trends : 1900 - 2010
Recent Population Trends - City of Bozeman & Gallatin County
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the City of Bozeman’s population increased from 27,509 in 2000 to
37,280 as of April 1, 2010 - an increase of 9,771 people. The City’s population has been estimated to be
39,442 at the end of 2009. Therefore, based on these numbers the City’s population decreased by ~2,162
people or 5% in 2010. Gallatin County’s population has been estimated to be ~90,343 as of July 1, 2009.
Individual county actual population counts will not be released until March 2011.
Recent Population Trends—State of Montana
Since the last official count from Census 2000, Montana grew 9.7%, to 989,415 residents as of April 1, 2010 -
adding 87,220 people over the last 10 years. Montana continues to be ranked 44th among the 50 states in
population.
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THE CITY BOUNDARIES STABLE IN 2010
In order to accommodate increasing population and business growth, new land for residential, commercial and
industrial development is annexed to the City. In 2009, the City was approximately 12,318.93 acres (19.25
square miles) in size. The total amount of acreage annexed into the City for 2010 was 0.0 acres, which
maintained the approximate total size of the City at 19.25 square miles. The DPCD received 3 Annexation
Applications in 2010; all three remain under review. The City has a reserve of developable land within its
current boundaries.
Annexation to the City of Bozeman (in Acres): 1990 - 2010
CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY
The Department of Planning & Community Development houses the office of the Zone Code Enforcement
Officer/Sign Coordinator. In the year 2010, 10 nonconforming signs, including 2 billboards, were either
brought into conformance or removed entirely: 152 sign applications were processed, 106 sign code
violations were processed, 141 zone code violations were processed, and 16 cases remained unresolved.
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10.38 0.00 85.92 31.36 11.92 540.14
1996 1997 1998 1999* 2000 2001
11.50 958.96 90.04 104.06 632.09 794.06
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
222.75 186.58 484.47 444.50 716.80 468.26
2008 2009 2010
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SUBDIVISION ACTIVITY
Subdivision activity increased slightly in 2010 ; final plat applications for 136 lots were received and preliminary
plat applications for 14 lots were received. Since the beginning of 1996, 6,139 new building lots have been
created in the City. In 2010, the Department of Planning and Community Development processed 14
subdivision applications and 11 subdivision exemption applications. Since the beginning of 1996, 659
subdivision applications have been processed. The Department also reviewed the process for the completion
of installation of required sidewalk improvements within subdivisions.
Subdivision Reviews by Type: 1996 - 2010
Final Plat Lots by Type: 2010
The pie chart above illustrates lots by type applied for with final plat applications in 2010. Single Household
Residence (SHR), 129, 98% - Industrial, 2, 1% - Commercial, 1, 1% - Mixed Use, 0, 0.0% - Multi Household
Residence 5 units or < (MHR), 0, 0.0% - 2-3 units, 0, 0.0%. 4 open space lots were also created.
ZONING ACTIVITY
As shown in the table above, the DPCD processed 36 zoning site development applications in 2010. This is 16
applications, or 30.8%, less than the number of applications processed in 2009. Zoning projects include Site
Plans, Conditional Use Permits (CUP), Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plans and PUD
Preliminary Plans.
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Preliminary Plat Lots 219 416 513 333 258 671 700 413 661 1,637 688 1,434 38 6 14
Final Plat Lots 248 337 278 330 265 405 343 564 581 495 1,211 861 61 10 136
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Number of Lots: 1996 - 2010
Final Plat Preliminary Plat
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Pre-applications 12 12 17 7 15 10 15 15 18 26 18 11 4 4 7
Minor Prel. Plats 3 10 9 8 6 9 9 7 5 11 7 3 3 3 2
Major Prel.Plats 9 8 13 5 10 6 8 7 10 12 12 7 2 0 1
Final Plats 13 11 18 25 15 12 16 18 19 17 30 21 6 4 4
Total 37 41 57 45 46 37 48 47 52 66 67 42 15 11 14
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Site Plan 24 26 36 24 20 40 40 39 46 53 53 29 14 37 22
CUP 6 14 25 12 14 14 12 16 11 14 14 6 5 14 13
PUD Concept Plan 1 4 6 0 1 4 9 5 6 6 6 2 0 1 1
Preliminary PUD 1 3 7 3 3 4 6 6 2 7 7 2 1 0 0
Total 32 47 74 39 38 62 67 66 65 80 80 39 20 52 36
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Other Zoning Reviews by Type: 1996 - 2010
In 2010, DPCD also processed 9 Zone Map Amendments (ZMA), 3 Master Site Plans, 25 Final Site Plans, 1
Master Signage Plan, 31 Reuse/Further Development applications, 3 Zone Code Amendments (ZCA), 2
Variances, 2 Appeals, 36 Modifications to Approved Plans, 11 Special Temporary Use Permits, 0 Sketch Plans,
18 Improvements Agreements, 10 Condominium Conversions, and 17 Informal reviews.
In 2010, 361 applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) were processed for projects located in the
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District or the Entryway Corridor Overlay District. Of these 361
applications, 7 included a request for Deviations, 13 involved a Reuse/Further Development Application, 93
were for signs, 10 Conditional Use Permits, 12 Site Plans in the Entryway Corridor Overlay District, and 2 Site
Plans in the Conservation Overlay District. The remaining 224 applications were sketch plan COA’s reviewed
by Administrative Design Review Staff.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY
Today there are ~ 17,332 dwelling units in the City of Bozeman. Over the decade 2001-2010, single-household
units remain the most common housing unit type permitted at approximately 37.58%, followed by
multi-household units at approximately 26.99%.
Of the 208 housing units permitted in 2010, 69.23% were for single-household residences, 9.62% were for
townhomes, 1.92% were for duplexes, 0% were for triplexes, 1.92% were for fourplexes, 17.31% were for multi
-household units, and 0% were for manufactured homes. There were no Accessory Dwelling Units permitted
this year.
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199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010Zoning Site Development Applications
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Single-household 229 259 215 260 265 257 214 93 71 144 2,007 69.23% 37.58%
Townhouse 0 28 52 70 63 63 71 35 12 20 394 9.62% 7.38%
Duplex 51 37 108 144 141 58 80 30 0 4 649 1.92% 12.15%
Triplex 3 6 12 45 105 45 33 9 3 0 261 0.00% 4.89%
Fourplex 12 16 44 120 100 92 44 32 32 4 492 1.92% 9.21%
Multi-household 71 132 146 235 281 155 314 43 64 36 1,441 17.31% 26.99%
Manufactured home 20 25 36 7 0 0 8 0 0 0 96 0.00% 1.80%
Total 386 503 613 881 955 670 764 242 182 208 5,340 100.00% 100.00%
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Planning and Community Development has always participated as a voting member on the
City’s Economic Development Loan Review Committee (EDLRC). At the end of 2010, the EDLRC
managed a portfolio of 9 loans with $1,535,000.00 being the total amount being disbursed and $1,087,092.70 in
outstanding loans. Revolving Loan Funds are loaned at favorable terms to stimulate job retention and creation
in Bozeman.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA ORDINANCE ADOPTION
On November 2, 2004, initiative 148 enacted a state law (Medical Marijuana Act, Title 50, Chpt. 76, MCA)
which allowed the use of marijuana for medical purposes with certain requirements for state review and
issuance of possession permits. The initiative gave little attention to local government areas of responsibility.
In 2008-2009, there was an unexpectedly large increase in the number of people seeking medical marijuana.
Gallatin County has the largest number of people registered for medical marijuana, both individuals and
caregivers, in the state.
In response to the increased interest in medical marijuana, the City Commission, on March 11, 2010, passed an
interim zoning ordinance temporarily restricting, but not prohibiting the location and operations of
commercial medical marijuana businesses. The City of Bozeman primarily regulates medical marijuana within
its existing land use ordinance definitions, procedures, and zoning districts.
The City conducted two public forums on April 21st and May 5th to collect input from the community on the
subject of medical marijuana. Approximately 90 people attended the two sessions. The City Commission con-
sidered Ordinance 1786 setting standards for medical marijuana within the City of Bozeman. On August 25th
the ordinance took effect. The City distinguishes throughout the municipal regulations between personal ac-
tivities by an individual and a commercial endeavor. The commercial activities have a more intensive set of
impacts that justifies distinctions in regulations. Ordinance 1786 requires:
♦ Business licensing – A business license is required per Chapter 5.06, BMC.
♦ Public Use – Public use and display is restricted per Chapter 8.52, BMC.
♦ Section 18.40.220, BMC was created to set standards and restrictions for zoning reviews.
These include:
♦ A minimum 1,000 foot separation from schools.
♦ A restriction on conducting a medical marijuana
related home based business.
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STREAMLINE BUS SYSTEM
In 2010, the City of Bozeman issued a certificate of occupancy for the new combined Human Resources
Defense Council/Streamline Transit Bus Barn and City of Bozeman Vehicle Maintenance Facility at 1812 N.
Rouse Avenue. This was the culmination of two years of work by various departments within the City of
Bozeman. The Department of Planning and Community Development collaborated with other City divisions
to facilitate the submittal and review of both subdivision and site plan applications to enable the construction
of this shared facility. The subdivision was completed in 2009 with the site plan reviewed and approved in
2010. The building was constructed and occupied in 2010. The building is the subject of a long term lease
from the City of Bozeman to Human Resources Defense Council/Streamline Transit. Funding for the project
included local funds, but a majority of funding for the project was provided by the recent Federal stimulus.
This project is an example of the continued cooperation between Streamline Transit and the Department of
Planning and Community Development. The department collaborates with Streamline on transit stop
placement within new developments, transit stops within subdivisions, and with ongoing zoning code
amendments that support public and multimodal transportation.
NORTHEAST & N. 7TH AVE. URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS
Both the N. 7th Avenue Urban Renewal Board and the Northeast Urban
Renewal Board are assisted by City Planning and Engineering staff in the
implementation of their District Plans.
On September 23rd, 2010, the N. 7th Avenue Urban Renewal Board
celebrated the completion of Phase I of sidewalk improvements. Many
District property owners and business owners joined Mayor Krauss and
Board members for a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The 2010 project filled in missing sidewalk sections at the northwest corner
of the intersection of Oak and N. 7th Avenue in addition to missing sections
on the east side of the corridor. The project scope included the installation
of sitting walls and landscaping at the northwest corner of Oak and N. 7th
Avenue and the northeast corner of Tamarack and N. 7th Avenue. The
project was funded by the Montana Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Big
Box Funds and the District’s tax increment financing.
The North 7th Urban Renewal Board also launched N7Rehab in 2010. N7Rehab is a redevelopment incentive
grant program which Planning staff and the Board administrate. The Board hopes to foster voluntary
rehabilitation of eligible commercial properties for the elimination of blight in the North 7th Avenue Corridor.
Assistance is available for construction activities such as 1) demolition, 2) facade/site improvements (including
but not limited to façade enhancements, signage, and landscaping) and 3) streetscape enhancements for
existing age obsolescent developments in the North 7th Urban Renewal District. Technical Assistance funding
is also available for professional services such as site planning, engineering and surveying. Contact Keri
Thorpe, Assistant Planner, for current funding amounts and application information at 582-2260.
In 2010, the Northeast Urban Renewal Board welcomed the
completion of improvements to the Depot Park. Dedicated as
parkland since 2006, three vacant parcels at the intersection of
Ida, Front and Aspen Street, were often used as a dumping
ground for unwanted appliances and furniture. By pairing tax
increment financing with a Park Improvement Grant, much
needed curbing, landscaping, benches and picnic tables were
installed. At the park’s center, a climbing boulder was
constructed with funding provided by the Montana Recovery and
Reinvestment Act. What was once an eyesore, has now become
a destination for area residents for relaxation and recreation.
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2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Department of Planning and Community Development engages in a multitude of activities to assist the
Commission and other departments in achieving land use planning and community development goals. This
continues to be an ongoing process and in 2010 these activities included:
♦ Continued Planning Partnerships With School District 7 and MSU;
♦ Continued Staffing of Tax Increment Finance District Boards for North 7th Avenue and the
Northeast Urban Renew District including project and program development;
♦ Coordinated Planning efforts with Gallatin County and Belgrade furthered through Section 201
Grant Application, to include possible Interlocal Agreements;
♦ Began in-house process development to update the Historic Resources Inventory;
♦ Finalized locational regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries;
♦ Supported TIF Boards to implement district plans;
♦ Continued process to amend sign code;
♦ Initiated work with Planning Board to evaluate and improve the project review process;
♦ Organized a round-table discussion group of local development professionals (developers, builders,
lenders, realtors, etc.) to identify and evaluate opportunities to revise UDO to work through distressed
subdivisions;
♦ Initiated implementation of Workforce Housing Ordinance; and,
♦ Evaluated alternatives for establishment of a demolition by neglect policy.
2011 WORK PLAN
Major program activities in the Department of Planning and Community Development in 2011 will include:
♦ Organize Third Annual City Officials Bus Tour to focus on commercial and industrial properties;
♦ Consultant selection for updating of the City’s Water, Sewer, Fire, and Transportation impact fees;
♦ Continue Planning Partnerships With School District 7 and MSU;
♦ Continue Staffing of Tax Increment Finance District Boards;
♦ Coordinate Planning efforts with Gallatin County and Belgrade furthered through Section 201
Grant, to include a joint evaluation of development with the ‘Triangle’ between Bozeman, Belgrade,
and Four Corners;
♦ Revisions to Title 18 BMC (the Unified Development Ordinance) in accordance with direction
from the City Commission, to include continued improvements to implement adopted long range
plans;
♦ Continue in-house Historic Resources Inventory including pursuit of grant funding opportunities;
♦ Unified Development Ordinance update to include Engineering standards;
♦ Implement Commission Work Plan items;
Complete revisions to Sign Code
Support Planning Board evaluation of existing review processes:
Site Plan/DRC/DRB Review
Subdivision Review
Incentives for infill development
Increase densities in CBD and B-3 District,
♦ Continue support of TIF Boards to implement district plans;
♦ Initiate an update to Impact Fee Studies;
♦ Complete evaluation of Workforce Housing Ordinance;
♦ Initiate evaluation of Conservation Overlay District and COA process; and
♦ Evaluate opportunities for formalizing and expanding over the counter approvals in partnership with
the Building Division.
The Department anticipates the above-described Work Program for 2011 can be carried out with current
staffing levels.
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Kohl’s and Safeway Grocery approved in 2010 to be constructed in 2011.
PLANNING DIRECTOR HIRED
With this being my first annual report as the Planning Director, I believe I should begin by thanking the City
of Bozeman and the community for the confidence that you have shown in me. It is indeed a privilege to have
the opportunity to lead such a fine staff, to be part of such a professional organization, and to help shape the
future of such a vibrant community.
The legacy of planning in Bozeman is outstanding, and, for that, thanks are due to my predecessor, Andy
Epple, who led the department through one of the most robust periods of growth in our local history. It is a
legacy that we strive to honor every day, as we seek to build relationships, to provide new ideas and to help
solve problems.
Our goals as a department are centered on four primary concepts: customer service, efficiency, certainty and
flexibility.
Customer Service: We are here to assist the community and to make the planning process accessible, whether
you are a homeowner, an entrepreneur, a development professional, or a concerned citizen.
Efficiency: We are evaluating our procedures and standards to expand administrative approvals and to exempt
smaller projects that meet defined criteria.
Certainty: While all development projects are different, we are committed to consistency and transparency in
how we apply our rules and procedures.
Flexibility: Planning is not about chasing market trends, but our regulations should adapt to the new economic
realities and create lasting value from emerging growth opportunities.
These are challenging times. We are committed to providing leadership to enhance the local economic
recovery and the planning legacy that has made Bozeman the most livable place.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING &
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF
From left to right: Top row: Doug Riley, Chris Saunders,
Tim McHarg.
Middle Row: Dave Skelton, Allyson Bristor, Tara Hastie,
Brian Krueger.
Bottom Row: Vicki Hasler, Keri Thorpe, Courtney
Kramer.
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