HomeMy WebLinkAboutA6. Final Ord 1942
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Tom Rogers, Senior Planner Wendy Thomas, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: Final adoption of Ordinance 1942, a text amendment of the Bozeman
Municipal Code to create the R-5 (Residential Mixed-Use High Density District) and B-2M (Community Business-Mixed District) zoning districts. Application 15-320.
MEETING DATE: April 25, 2016
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDATION: Final adoption of Ordinance No. 1942.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: “Having reviewed and considered the application materials, public comment, recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and all the information presented,
and a public hearing having been held and provisional adoption of Ordinance 1942 given on
April 11, 2016; I hereby finally adopt Ordinance 1942 the text amendment to create R-5
(Residential High Density Mixed District) and B-2M (Community Business Mixed District) zoning districts. Application 15-320.”
BACKGROUND: The City Commission held a public hearing on April 11, 2016 and
provisionally adopted Ordinance 1942. The Commission voted (4:1) to provisionally adopt
Ordinance No. 1942 creating the R-5 (Residential Mixed-Use High Density District) and B-2M
(Community Business-Mixed District) zoning districts.
This action is a part of the comprehensive evaluation and update of Chapter 38 of the Unified Development Code (UDC).
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None.
ALTERNATIVES: As determined by the City Commission
FISCAL EFFECTS: None identified.
Report compiled on: April 15, 2016 Attachments: Ordinance 1942
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ORDINANCE NO. 1942
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA AMENDING CHAPTER 38, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE,
BMC BY REVISING SECTION 38.07 TO CREATE TWO NEW ZONING DISTRICTS
OF R-5 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE) AND B-2M (COMMUNITY
BUSINESS DISTRICT MIXED), SECTION 38.08 TO CREATE A NEW ZONING
DISTRICT OF R-5 (RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT), TO
REVISE SECTION 38.10 TO CREATE A NEW ZONING DISTRICT OF B-2M
(COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT MIXED), SECTION 38.21.060 TO REVISE
SPECIAL STANDARDS, SECTION 38.25 TO REVISE PARKING STANDARDS, TO
CREATE SECTION 38.44 B BLOCK FRONTAGE.
WHEREAS, The City of Bozeman (the “City”) is authorized by the City Charter and
Montana law to adopt land development and use standards to protect public health, safety and
welfare and otherwise execute the purposes of Section 76-2-304, MCA ; and
WHEREAS, The City must adapt to the needs of the community by implementing the
growth policy and adopted plans for the safe and functional operation of a city; and
WHEREAS, The Design and Connectivity Plan for North 7th Avenue Corridor was
officially adopted on October 5, 2006 and no implementation has been put in place; and
WHEREAS, The City of Bozeman constantly strives to improve the effectiveness and
efficiency of development to further the growth policy goals and objectives;
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA:
Section 1
Legislative Findings:
1. The City relies upon the standards and definitions within Chapter 38, BMC to enable the
development of the City in a manner which avoids conflicts between land uses, provides
efficient delivery of services, enables public notice of and comment on development
which may affect residents and land owners, and provides predictability in government
actions
2. The City relies on zoning regulations to implement the growth policy and adopted plans.
3. The City’s unified development code (UDC), Chapter 38, is revised as needed to insure
an efficient use of infrastructure and the public good.
4. City must adapt to the needs of the community by implementing the growth policy and
adopted plans for the safe and functional operation of a city.
5. The City must implement adopted growth policies and plans.
6. The classification of entryway corridors must be evaluated and refined with the growing
community.
7. The modified entryway corridor will allow the City to further the goals and objectives of
the Community Plan.
8. The Design and Connectivity Plan for North 7th Avenue Corridor was officially adopted
on October 5, 2006 and no implementation has been put in place.
9. The community need for a particular regulation will vary over time, and therefore it is
appropriate to reevaluate the adopted standards from time to time.
10. The proposed text amendments are consistent with the intent and purpose of Chapter 38,
BMC as set forth in section 38.01.040.
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Section 2
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by revising Section 38.07.010 to read
as follows with all other portions of the section remaining unchanged:
Sec. 38.07.010. Use districts designated, zoning map adopted.
B.
R-5 Residential Mixed-Use High Density District
B-2M Community Business District - Mixed
Section 3
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.08.010.A to
read as follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section
remaining unchanged:
6. The intent of the R-5 residential mixed-use high density district is to provide for high-
density residential development through a variety of compatible housing types and
residentially supportive commercial uses in a geographically compact, walkable area to
serve the varying needs of the community's residents. Offices and small scale retail and restaurants are allowed as secondary uses provided special standards are met.
Section 4
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.08.020 to read
as follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
Table 38.08.020
Table of Residential Uses
Table of Residential Uses
Authorized Uses
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O
RM
H
Accessory dwelling units8, 9 C C P P P P P —
Agricultural uses on 2.5 acres or more2 P — — — — — — —
Agricultural uses on less than 2.5 acres2 C — — — — — — —
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Table of Residential Uses
Authorized Uses
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O
RM
H
Apartments/apartment building, as defined in
article 42 of this chapter — — — — P P P —
Bed and breakfast C C C C P P P —
Commercial stable C — — — — — — —
Community centers C C C C C C P C
Community residential facilities with eight or
fewer residents P P P P P P P P
Community residential facilities serving nine
or more residents — — — C P P P —
Cooperative housing C C C P P P P C
Day care centers C C C P P P P C
Essential services Type I A A A A A A A A
Essential services Type II P P P P P P P P
Essential services Type III C10 C10 C10 C10 C10 C10 C10 C10
Extended stay lodgings C C C P P P P —
Family day care home P P P P P P P P
Fences A A A A A A A A
Fraternity and sorority houses — — — C P — P —
Golf courses C C C — — — — C
Greenhouses A A A A A A A —
Group day care home P P P P P P P P
Group living P P P P P P P P
Guesthouses A A A A A A A —
Home-based businesses5 A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C
Lodging houses — — — C P P P —
Offices — — — — C3 C3 P —
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Table of Residential Uses
Authorized Uses
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O
RM
H
Other buildings and structures typically
accessory to authorized uses A A A A A A A A
Private garages A A A A A A A A
Private or jointly owned recreational facilities A A A A A A A A
Private stormwater control facilities A A A A A A A A
Private vehicle and boat storage A A A A A A A A/C
4
Public and private parks P P P P P P P P
Manufactured homes on permanent
foundations1 P P P P P P P P
Manufactured home communities — — — — — — — P
Medical offices, clinics, and centers — — — — C C3 P —
Recreational vehicle parks C — — — — — — P
Restaurant — — — — — P11 — —
Retail — — — — — P11 — —
Signs, subject to article 28 of this chapter A A A A A A A A
Single-household dwelling P P P P P P P P
Temporary buildings and yards incidental to
construction work A A A A A A A A
Temporary sales and office buildings A A A A A A A A
Three- or four-household dwelling — — — P P P P —
Two-household dwelling — — P P P P P —
Townhouses (two attached units) P7 P7 P P P P P P7
Townhouses (five attached units or less) — — — P6 P P P —
Townhouses (more than five attached units) — — — — P P P —
Tool sheds for storage of domestic supplies A A A A A A A A
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Table of Residential Uses
Authorized Uses
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O
RM
H
Uses approved as part of a PUD per article 20
of this chapter C C C C C C C C
Veterinary uses C — — — — — — —
Applicable Notes:
3. Only when in conjunction with dwellings.
10. Only allowed when service may not be provided from an alternative site or a less
intensive installation or set of installations.
11. Subject uses are limited to 2,500sf of gross floor area and only allowed on street corner
sites within a mixed-use building featuring residential units next to and/or above subject uses.
Section 5
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.08.030 to read
as follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
A. Maximum lot coverage by principal and accessory buildings shall be:
…
4. Not more than 50 percent in the R-4 district.
5. There shall be no maximum lot coverage in the R-5 district.
Section 6
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.08.040 to read
as follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
A. All lots shall have a minimum area as set forth in Table 38.08.040-1 below and are
cumulative. These minimums assume a lack of development constraints. Each lot must have
a usable lot area of at least 50 percent of the total minimum lot area. Lots less than 3,000 square feet or 25 feet wide may limit their ability to comply with other required standards of
the municipal code.
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Table 38.08.040-1
Lot Area Table
Use Type
Minimum Lot Area in Square Feet1
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O RMH
Single-household dwelling
See
subsectio
n C of
this
section
5,000
1
5,000
1
5,000
1
5,000
1
3,0001
, 9
5,000
1
5,000
1
Single-household dwelling
(only for dwellings to satisfy
minimum requirements of
chapter 38, article 43)7
2,7008 2,700
8
2,700
8
2,700
8
2,700
8 2,7008 2,700
8
2,700
8
Two-household dwelling - - 6,000 6,000 6,000 5,000 6,000 -
Two-household dwelling (only
for dwellings to satisfy
minimum requirements of
chapter 38, article 43)7
- - 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 -
Lot area per dwelling in three-
or four-household dwelling
configurations
- - - 3,000 3,000 None1
0 3,000 -
Lot area per dwelling in three-
or four-household dwelling
configurations (only for
dwellings to satisfy minimum
requirements of chapter 38,
article 43)7
- - - 2,500 2,500 None1
0 2,500 -
Townhouses - - 3,000
6
3,000
2
3,000
2
None9
,
10
3,000
2 -
Townhouses (only for
dwellings to satisfy minimum
requirements of chapter 38,
2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
None9
,
10
2,500 2,500
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Use Type
Minimum Lot Area in Square Feet1
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O RMH
article 43)7
Apartments - first dwelling - - - - 5,000 None1
0 5,000 -
Apartments - each dwelling
after the first - - - - 1,200 None1
0 1,200 -
Apartments - each dwelling
after the first (only for
dwellings to satisfy minimum
requirements of chapter 38,
article 43)7
- - - - 900 None1
0 900 -
Additional area required for an
accessory dwelling unit3 1,0004 1,000 1,000
5
1,000
5
1,000
5
None1
0
1,000
5 -
All other uses 5,0001 5,000
1
5,000
1
5,000
1
5,000
1
None1
0
5,000
1
5,000
1
Applicable Notes:
1. In order to comply with the standards contained in this chapter, lot area in excess of the
required minimum may be needed; for example for corner lots, parking, landscaping or large
residential structures, and may be necessary for property adjacent to watercourses, ridgelines, or other environmental features in order to provide an appropriate buildable area on the lot.
9. Lots less than 5,000 square feet created on or after February 5, 2016 may be subject to the
affordable housing provisions of article 43 of this chapter.
10. Lot sizes may be variable provided they are sized and shaped sufficient to accommodate
permitted uses and conform to applicable design and density standards.
B. All lots shall have a minimum width as set forth in Table 38.08.040-2. These minimums
assume a lack of development constraints. All lots must conform to development standards
for provision of public and private utilities.
Table 38.08.040-2
Lot Width Table
Use Type
Minimum Lot Width in Feet
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O RMH
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Use Type
Minimum Lot Width in Feet
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O RMH
Single-
household
dwelling
See
subsection
C of this
section
50/402 50/402 50/402 50/402 35/252 50/402 50/402
Single-
household
dwelling
(only for
dwellings to
satisfy
requirements
of chapter 10,
article 8)
See
subsection
C of this
section
30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Two
household
dwelling
- - 60/502 60/502 50/502 50/402 50/502 -
Accessory
dwelling unit1 50 50/402 60/502 60/502 60/502 None3 60/502 -
Dwellings in
three- or four-
household
dwelling
configurations
- - - 60 60 None3 60 -
Townhouses 30 30 30
Width
of
interior
units
Width
of
interior
units
Width of
interior
units
Width
of
interior
units
-
All other uses
See
subsection
C of this
section
50 50 50 50 None3 50 50
Applicable Notes:
2. When the lot is adjacent to an alley and vehicle access is taken only from that alley.
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3. Lot widths may be variable provided they are sized and shaped sufficient to accommodate
permitted uses and conform to applicable design and density standards.
Section 7
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.08.050 to read
as follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
A. Minimum yards required for the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-O and RMH districts are:
1. Front yard:
a. Adjacent to arterial streets as designated in the city growth policy, 25 feet (except 15 feet minimum in the R-5 district).
b. Adjacent to collector streets as designated in the city growth policy, 20 feet (except 15
feet minimum in the R-5 district).
c. Adjacent to local streets (or any street in the R-5 district), 15 feet.
d. Porches and covered entries in the R-5 district may project up to six feet into the front yard area except where front yard utility easements prevent such projections.
2. Rear yard: 20 feet.
a. Adjacent to arterial streets as designated in the city growth policy, 25 feet.
3. Side yard: five feet; or zero feet for interior walls of townhouses.
4. All vehicle entrances, oriented to the street, into garages shall be no closer than 20 feet to a property line, unless explicitly authorized otherwise under this chapter.
5. See 38.21.050 for setbacks and related standards associated with detached accessory
buildings (including garages).
Section 8
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.08.060 to read
as follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
Maximum building height for each residential district shall be as follows:
Table 38.08.060
Residential Building Height Table
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Roof Pitch in Feet
Maximum Building Height in Feet
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-51 R-O RMH
Less than 3:12 24 24 24 32 34 44 34 24
3:12 or greater but less than 6:12 30 28 28 38 38 48 38 28
6:12 or greater but less than 9:12 34 32 32 40 42 52 42 32
Equal to or greater than 9:12 38 36 36 42 44 54 44 36
Applicable Notes:
1 An area, not to exceed a total of 10 percent of the building footprint, may extend above the maximum building height by up to 12 feet. Such elements may include stair or elevator
penthouses, service elements, or habitable area and shall be set back from the edge of the
building by at least 5 feet (see Figure 38.08.060 below for an example) to reduce the visibility
of such feature.
Figure 38.08.060. Limited exceptions to height limits for elevator or stair penthouses or similar
features are permitted provided they occupy no more than 10 percent of building’s footprint and
are setback from the edge of the building by at least five feet to reduce their visibility from the
ground level.
Section 9
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.08.080 to read
as follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
A. New residential development shall provide a minimum net density. A minimum is required to
support efficiency in use of land and provision of municipal services, and to advance the
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purposes and goals of this chapter and the adopted growth policy. Density may be achieved
by averaging lot sizes over an entire development.
1. Minimum densities are:
a. R-S — None.
b. R-1, R-2, R-3, RMH — five dwellings per net acre.
c. R-4 — eight dwellings per net acre.
d. R-5 — eight dwellings per gross acre.
e. R-O — six dwellings per net acre when residences are the primary use of the land.
Section 10
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by adding Section 38.08.090 to read as
follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
All development within the R-5 district shall conform to chapters 1 through 4 of the design
objectives plan established pursuant to article 17 of this chapter. In the event of a conflict between the design objectives plan and the standards of this chapter, the standards of this chapter shall govern.
Section 11
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.10.010 to read
as follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
3. The intent of the B-2M community business district - mixed is to function as a vibrant mixed-use district that accommodates substantial growth and enhances the character of
the city. This district provides for a range of commercial uses that serve both the
immediate area and the broader trade area and encourages the integration of multifamily
residential uses as a secondary use.
Section 12
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.10.020 to read
as follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
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Table 38.10.020
Table of Commercial Uses
Authorized Uses
B-1 B-2 B-2M B-3
Ambulance service — P P P
Apartments and apartment buildings6, as defined in this chapter P P1/C P10 P3
Arts and entertainment center, as defined in this chapter P P P P
Automobile fuel sales or repair, as defined in this chapter C C C C
Automobile parking lot or garage (public or private) P P P P
Automobile washing establishment C P P C
Banks and other financial institutions P P P P
Business, technical or vocational school — C C P3
Bus terminals — C C C
Community centers P P P P3
Community residential facilities with eight or fewer residents P P1/C P1/C P3
Community residential facilities serving nine or more residents — C C —
Convenience uses C P P C
Convenience use restaurant P P P P
Day care centers P P P P
Essential services Type I A A A A
Essential services Type II P P P P
Essential services Type III C9 P P C9
Extended-stay lodgings — P P P
Food processing facilities — C C —
Frozen food storage and locker rental — P P —
Health and exercise establishments P1/C P P P
Hospitals — P P C
Hotel or motel — P P P
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Table of Commercial Uses
Authorized Uses
B-1 B-2 B-2M B-3
Laboratories, research and diagnostic — P P P3
Laundry, dry cleaning — C C C
Light goods repair, as defined in this chapter — C C A
Lodginghouses — C C10 C3
Manufacturing, artisan P P P P8
Manufacturing, light — C C C3
Manufacturing, light and completely indoors — C C —
Mortuary — C C C
Museum — C C C
Medical and dental clinics P1/C P P P
Meeting hall — P P P
Offices, as defined in this chapter P1/C P P P3
Other buildings and structures typically accessory to permitted
uses A A A A
Parking facilities P P P P3
Personal and convenience services, as defined in this chapter P P P P
Pet grooming shop P P P P
Printing offices and publishing establishments — — — C
Private club, fraternity, sorority or lodge — P P P
Public buildings P P P P
Refuse and recycling containers A A A A
Research laboratories — P P P
Restaurants P5 P P P
Retail uses, as defined in this chapter P2 P2 P2 P2
Retail, large scale — P P —
Sales of alcohol for on-premises consumption7 C C C C
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Table of Commercial Uses
Authorized Uses
B-1 B-2 B-2M B-3
Sign paint shops (not including neon sign fabrication) — P P C
Upholstery shops (excluding on site upholstery service for cars,
boats, trailers, trucks and other motorized vehicles requiring
overnight storage)
— P P P3
Veterinary clinic — C C —
Wholesale distributors with on-premises retail outlets, providing
warehousing is limited to commodities which are sold on the
premises
— C C —
Wholesale establishments that use samples, but do not stock on
premises — P P P
Any use, except adult businesses and casinos approved as part of
a planned unit development subject to the provisions of article 20
of this chapter
C C C C
Applicable Notes:
1. When located on the second or subsequent floor, or basement as defined in article 42 of this
chapter.
10. Non-residential uses are required on the ground floor to a minimum depth of 20 feet from front building façade on properties adjacent to designated Storefront Streets per section
38.44.010.
Section 13
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by adding Section 38.10.030 to read as
follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
A. In the B-1, B-2, B-2M and B-3 districts, the entire lot, exclusive of required yards and
parking, may be occupied by the principal and accessory buildings. This chapter provides
opportunities for parking requirements to be met by shared and off-site parking as allowed by
article 25 of this chapter.
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Section 14
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.10.040 to read
as follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
A. All newly created lots shall have a minimum area adequate to provide for required yards and parking but in no case shall they be less than:
1. B-1: 5,000 square feet.
2. B-2 and B-2M: No minimum size.
3. B-3: No minimum size.
B. Lot width for all newly created lots shall not be less than:
1. B-1: 50 feet.
2. B-2: 100 feet, except in conservation overlay district shall have no minimum width.
3. B-2M: No minimum width.
4. B-3: No minimum width.
Section 15
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.10.050 to read
as follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
A. Minimum yards required for the B-1 and B-2 districts are:
1. Buildings:
a. Front yard: seven feet, except along arterials where minimum is 25 feet.
b. Rear yard: ten feet.
c. Side yards: five feet (except zero lot lines as allowed by section 38.21.060).
2. Parking and loading areas:
a. Front yard: 25 feet.
b. Rear yard; ten feet.1
c. Side yards: eight feet.1
1 Side and rear yards for parking may be allowed to be zero feet when coordinated
parking arrangements between adjacent properties is provided.
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3. The purpose of differentiated yard setback requirements is to encourage the placement
and development of buildings in a manner to address the street and adjacent pedestrian activity and encourage a vigorous and diverse streetscape.
4. All vehicle entrances into garages shall be no closer than 20 feet to a property line, unless
explicitly authorized otherwise under this chapter.
5. Rear and side yards adjacent to alleys shall be at least five feet.
B. Minimum yards required for the B-2M districts are:
1. Buildings:
a. Front yard provisions are set forth in the block frontage standards in section 38.44.010.
b. Rear yard: ten feet (five feet for accessory buildings);
c. Side yard: five feet (except zero lot lines as allowed by section 38.21.060).
2. Parking:
a. Front yard provisions are set forth in the block frontage standards in section 38.44.010.
b. Rear yard: five feet.1
c. Side yard: five feet.1
1 Side and rear yards for parking may be allowed to be zero feet when coordinated
parking arrangements between adjacent properties is provided.
C. Minimum yards required for the B-3 district are:
1. No minimum yards prescribed for the B-3 district except a seven-foot front yard shall be
required on Mendenhall and Babcock Streets.
2. Where at least 50 percent of a block (from cross-street to cross-street) in the B-3 district
is presently used for residential purposes the minimum yards established in subsection A of this section shall be required.
3. Rear and side yards adjacent to alleys shall be at least five feet.
D. All yards shall be subject to the provisions of sections 38.16.060, 38.20.060, 38.22.100,
38.23.100, and 38.25.100, when applicable.
Section 16
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.10.060 to read
as follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
2. In the B-2 district:
a. Roof pitch less than 3:12: 38 feet.
b. Roof pitch 3:12 or greater: 44 feet.
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c. Maximum height allowed by subsections 2.a and b of this section may be increased by
up to a maximum of 50 percent when the B-2 zoning district is implementing a regional commercial and services growth policy land use designation.
d. Maximum height otherwise cumulatively allowed by this section may be increased by
30 percent through the approval of a conditional use permit, but only when the
additional height is a specifically identified purpose of the review.
3. In the B-2M district:
a. For buildings designed for non-residential or mixed-use: Five stories or 60 feet (whichever is less), provided the top floor of five-story buildings within 30 feet of the
front property line feature must have a stepback of at least ten feet from the front face
of the building.
Figure 38.10.060. The top floor of five story buildings within 30 feet of a street
property line shall feature a ten-foot stepback along the front façade to reduce the
perceived scale of the building.
b. For buildings designed for single purpose residential use: Four stories or 50 feet (whichever is less).
c. An area, not to exceed a total of ten percent of the floor area which is located at street
level, may extend above the maximum building height by up to 12 feet.
4. In the B-3 district:
a. In the B-3 district core area: 55 feet.
b. In the B-3 district outside of the core area: 70 feet.
5. In all districts, all commercial floor space provided on the ground floor of a building shall
have a minimum floor-to-ceiling height of 12 feet, except where otherwise noted.
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Section 17
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by adding Section 38.10.070 to read as
follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section remaining
unchanged:
All development within the B-2M district shall conform to chapters 1 through 4 of the design
objectives plan established pursuant to article 17 of this chapter. In the event of a conflict
between the design objectives plan and the standards of this chapter, the standards of this chapter
shall govern.
Section 18
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.21.060.C.2 to
read as follows with text amendments underlined and with all other portions of the section
remaining unchanged:
2. A 25-foot front yard or corner side yard shall be provided on all arterials designated in
the city growth policy, except within the B-2M and the B-3 district.
Section 19
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.25.025 to read
as follows with text amendments with strikeout and underline with all other portions of the
section remaining unchanged:
A. All above ground structured parking facilities, regardless of location within the city, shall
conform to chapters 1 through 4 of the design objectives plan established in pursuant to
article 17 of this chapter. In the event of a conflict between the design objectives plan and the standards of this section, the standards of this section shall govern. Exceptions:
1. Except: Single-household dwellings and individual townhouse and condominium units,
and duplexes with physically separated individual driveways. Physical separation is
provided when at least one of these options are provided: Individual garage doors for
each interior parking space, a vegetated planter not less than four feet in width between the parking spaces in the driveway area, or a wall not less than four feet in height and length is provided between the parking area in the driveway and dividing the garage
entrance; and
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2. For development in the R-5 and B-2M districts, the applicable structured parking
provisions in article 44 (Block Frontage Standards) shall take precedence over any conflicting provisions of article 17 or related standards in this section.
Section 20
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by amending Section 38.10.040 to read
as follows with text amendments with strikeout and underline with all other portions of the
section remaining unchanged:
A. The following minimum number of off-street, paved parking spaces for motor vehicles and bicycles shall be provided and maintained by ownership, easement and/or lease for and
during the life of the respective uses hereinafter set forth. When calculation of the required
parking results in a fraction of a parking space being required the fractional space is not
required to be provided.
1. Residential uses.
a. Minimum requirements. The number of spaces shown in Table 38.25.040-1 shall be
provided subject to the adjustments allowed in this subsection 1. The number of
disabled parking stalls as required by Table 38.25.040-6 shall be provided from the
minimum number of required parking stalls. All site plans submitted for permit purposes shall identify parking space allocations. Fees may be charged by the landowner for the use of required parking spaces.
Table 38.25.040-1
Dwelling Types Parking Spaces Required Per Dwelling
Efficiency unit 1.25 (1.0 in R-5 and B-2M districts)
One-bedroom 1.5 (1.25 in R-5 and B-2M districts)
Two-bedroom 2 (1.75 in R-5 and B-2M districts)
Three-bedroom 3 (2.5 in R-5 and B-2M districts)
Dwellings with more than three bedrooms 4 (3 in R-5 and B-2M districts)
2. Nonresidential uses.
c. Adjustments to minimum requirements. To implement the city's adopted growth
policy, adjustment of parking requirements within certain areas of the city is desired. Use of this section shall not be considered as joint use of parking or off-site parking
regulated by sections 38.25.050 and 38.25.060 nor shall the use of this section
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preclude the use of other sections of this chapter which may have the effect of
reducing the required amount of on-site parking. More than one adjustment may apply. Multiple adjustments are added together to modify the minimum required parking from Table 38.25.040-3 in a single operation. Multiple adjustments are not applied
sequentially.
(5) The first 3,000 gross square feet of a nonresidential building within the B-3
district or adjacent to designated Storefront block frontage per section 38.44.010 is not required to provide included in the calculation of required parking.
(7) In the B-2M district, one parking space for each 24 uninterrupted linear feet of
available street frontage usable for on-street parking directly adjacent to a lot may
be deducted from the total parking spaces required for a development. For
developments with both residential and non-residential uses, such parking may only be used to meet the parking requirements for the use closest to the subject parking spaces. The width of drive accesses, designated non-parking areas, vision
triangles, and similar circumstances cannot be considered when calculating the
required number of on-street parking spaces.
Section 21
That the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by adding Section 38.44 to read as
follows:
38.44.010 Block frontage.
A. Applicability.
The provisions of this article apply only to the R-5 and B-2M districts.
B. Purpose.
1. To provide standards to implement the growth policy and applicable adopted sub-area plans;
2. To design sites and orient buildings with an emphasis on compatible development and
creating a comfortable walking environment; and
3. To provide standards that recognize the need for a system of streets and block frontages.
C Community design framework map.
1. Figure 38.44.010.A identifies the block frontage designations for existing and future streets within the B-2M district along, adjacent to and near North 7th Avenue.
2. All block frontages within the R-5 district are subject to the landscape block frontage
provisions.
3. The block frontage designations apply to development on both sides of a street, except for sites that are not within the B-2M or R-5 districts.
4. Subsection D describes the standards for each block frontage designation.
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5. New streets in the B-2M district shall be designated with one of the four block frontage
designations by the City prior to street dedication or other applicable development approval based on adopted goals and policies and existing and/or planned site context.
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Figure 38.44.010.C. Community design framework map for the B-2M district.
D. Departures. The review authority may approve an alternative to comply with a block frontage standard if the proposed alternative meets the intent of the existing block frontage
standard. The block frontage standards where departures are available are identified by the
symbol. Certain standards where departures are available have required departure criteria
that must be satisfied prior to approval.
E. Block frontages and standards. Figure 38.44.010.E summarizes standards for each of the four designated block frontage types. Specific standards for each of the block frontage types
set forth below:
Figure 38.44.010.E Summary of block frontage standards.
1. Storefront block frontage.
a. Description/intent. Storefront block frontages are intended to be among the most vibrant and active shopping and dining areas within the city. Blocks designated as storefront blocks include continuous storefronts placed along the sidewalk edge with
small scale shops and/or frequent business entries.
b. Vision. Figure 38.44.010.E.1 provides a depiction of relationship between the street,
sidewalk and storefront for a property designated for a storefront block frontage.
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Figure 38.44.010.E.1. Storefront vision and standards.
c. Standards. All development within the B-2M and R-5 districts designated as storefront
block frontage must comply with the following standards:
Element Standards Examples & Notes
Ground floor
Land use Non-residential uses specified
in 38.10.020, except for lobbies associated with residential or
hotel/motel uses on upper
floors.
Floor to ceiling
height
13’ minimum (applies to new
buildings only).
Retail space depth 20’ minimum (applies to new
buildings only),
Building placement
Required at front property line/back edge of sidewalk.
Additional setbacks are allowed
for widened sidewalk or
pedestrian-oriented space.
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Element Standards Examples & Notes
Building entrances
Must face the street. For corner buildings, entrances may face
the street corner.
Façade transparency
At least 60% of ground floor between 30” and 10’ above the
sidewalk.
Display windows may count for
up to 50% of the transparency requirement provided they are at least 30” in depth to allow for
changeable displays. Tack-on
display cases shall not qualify
as transparent window areas.
Weather
protection
Weather protection with 8-15’
vertical clearance at least 5’ in
average depth along at least
60% of façade.
Retractable awnings may be
used to meet these
requirements.
Parking &
driveways
Also see article 25
of this chapter for
related parking requirements
New surface and structured
parking areas (ground floor)
shall be placed to the side or rear of structures and are limited to 60’ of street frontage.
Provide a 6’ minimum buffer of landscaping between the street
and off street parking areas
meeting the performance
standards of article 26.
Sidewalk width 12 feet minimum between curb
edge and storefront (area
includes clear/buffer zone with street trees)
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d. Departure criteria. Departures to the above standards that feature the symbol will be considered by the review authority provided the alternative proposal meets the
intent of the standards, plus the following criteria:
(1) RETAIL SPACE DEPTH: Reduced depths will be considered where the
applicant can successfully demonstrate the proposed alternative design and configuration of the space is viable for a variety of permitted retail uses;
(2) FAÇADE TRANSPARENCY: The proposed alternative design treatment of
façade area between ground level windows provides visual interest to the
pedestrian and mitigates impacts of any blank wall areas. No less than 40 percent
of the façade between 30 inches and ten feet above the sidewalk may be approved with a departure;
(3) WEATHER PROTECTION: Other proposed alternative design treatments must
provide equivalent weather protection benefits; and
(4) PARKING LOCATION: There must be an acceptable tradeoff in terms of the
amount and quality of storefront area that is integrated with the development and the applicable parking location departure. Plus, the alternative must include
design features to successfully mitigate the visual impact of additional parking
areas along designated storefront streets.
2. Mixed block frontage.
a. Description/intent. The mixed block frontage designation serves areas that accommodate a mixture of ground floor uses and allows a diversity of development
frontages provided they contribute to the visual character of the street and enhance the
pedestrian environment.
b. Vision. Figure 38.44.010.E.2.b provides a depiction of relationship between the street,
sidewalk and storefront for a property designated for a mixed block frontage.
OR Storefront Landscaped Frontage
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Figure 38.44.010.E.2.b. Mixed block frontage options and standards.
c. Standards. All development within the B-2M and R-5 districts designated as mixed
block frontage must comply with the following standards:
Element Standards Examples & Notes
Ground floor
Land use See 38.10.020 for
authorized uses details.
Floor to ceiling height 13’ minimum for storefront buildings and areas where
ground floor commercial
uses are required (applies
to new buildings).
Ground floor
height, residential
uses
For buildings within 15’ of
a sidewalk, elevate
between 2’ to 5’ above the sidewalk level, except for
designated ADA accessible
units.
The intent is to ease the
transition between a home and the public area, improve privacy for the residential
units, and increase
opportunities for social
exchange.
Retail space depth 20’ minimum (applies to
new buildings only).
Building placement
Buildings may be placed up to the sidewalk edge
provided they meet
storefront standards set
forth above.
The minimum setback for
buildings with ground floor
residential uses is 10’. Covered or uncovered
porches may project up to
6’ into the front setback.
Building entrances
Building entrances shall be
visible and directly
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Element Standards Examples & Notes
accessible from the street.
For uses that front on
multiple mixed designated
block frontages, an entry
along both streets is
encouraged, but not
required.
Façade
transparency
Generally, the
amount of
transparency of facades depends on the use and
setback from the
street.
Any storefront buildings on these block frontages must meet the storefront
block frontage
transparency standards
above.
Other buildings designed with non-residential uses
on the ground floor within
10’ of sidewalk, at least
40% of the ground floor between 4’-8’ above the ground level surface.
Other buildings designed
with non-residential uses
on the ground floor within 20’ of the sidewalk, at least 25% of the ground floor
between 4’-8’ above the
ground level surface.
Residential buildings, at least 15% of the entire façade (all vertical surfaces
generally facing the street).
Windows shall be provided
on all habitable floors of
the façade.
Façade transparency - residential building example.
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Element Standards Examples & Notes
Weather
protection
Any storefront buildings on these block frontages
must meet the Storefront
block frontage weather
protection standards above.
Otherwise, provide
weather protection at least
3’ deep over primary business and residential
entries.
Parking & driveways
Also see article 25 of this chapter for related parking requirements
Parking shall be placed to
the side, rear, below or
above uses. For multi-
building developments,
surface and structured parking areas (ground
floor) are limited to no
more than 50% of the
street frontage.
New surface and structured parking areas (ground
floor) shall be placed to the
side or rear of structures
and are limited to no more
than 50% of the street frontage.
Private or shared garage
entries shall occupy no
more than 50% of façade
width.
Provide a 10’ minimum buffer of landscaping
between the street and off
street parking areas
meeting the performance standards of article 26 of
this chapter.
New parking structures
shall feature landscaped
setbacks at least 10’ in width.
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Element Standards Examples & Notes
Landscaping
Also see article 26
of this chapter for
related landscaping standards
The area between the street and building shall be
landscaped and/or private
porch or patio space.
For setbacks adjacent to
buildings with windows, provide low level
landscaping that maintains
views between the building
and the street.
Also provide plant materials that screen any
blank walls and add visual
interest at both the
pedestrian scale and
motorist scale. For extended wall areas,
provide for a diversity of
plant materials and textures
to maintain visual interest
from a pedestrian scale.
A good example of low level
landscaping that screens foundation walls, provides visual interest, and maintains views from dwelling units to
the street.
Sidewalk width Where Storefront buildings
are proposed, sidewalks shall meet Storefront block frontage standards above.
Otherwise, 6’ minimum
sidewalks are required
adjacent to arterial streets and public parks and 5’ minimum width in other
areas, except the review
authority may require
wider sidewalks in special areas where called for in adopted plans or where
significant pedestrian
traffic is anticipated.
d. Departure criteria. Departures to the above standards that feature the symbol will
be considered by the review authority provided the alternative proposal meets the
intent of the standards, plus the following criteria:
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(1) RETAIL SPACE DEPTH: Reduced depths will be considered where the
applicant can successfully demonstrate the proposed alternative design and configuration of the space is viable for a variety of permitted retail uses;
(2) MINIMUM SETBACK: For residential uses, provide design treatments that
create an effective transition between the public and private realm. This could
include a stoop design or other similar treatments that utilize a low fence,
retaining wall, and/or hedge along the sidewalk.
Figure 38.43.010.C.2.d. Stoop examples.
(3) FAÇADE TRANSPARENCY: The proposed alternative design treatment of
façade area between ground level windows provides visual interest to the
pedestrian and mitigates impacts of any blank wall areas. No less than 40 percent
of the façade between 30 inches and ten feet above the sidewalk may be approved with a departure;
(4) WEATHER PROTECTION: Other proposed alternative design treatments must
provide equivalent weather protection benefits; and
(5) PARKING LOCATION: There must be an acceptable tradeoff in terms of the amount and quality of storefront area that is integrated with the development and the applicable parking location departure. Plus, the alternative must include
design features to successfully mitigate the visual impact of additional parking
areas along designated storefront streets.
3. Landscaped block frontage.
a. Description/intent. The landscaped block frontage designation emphasizes landscaped frontages and clear pedestrian connections between buildings and the sidewalk. This
designation applies to all new and existing streets in applicable residential districts
plus includes residential based streets and other streets in commercial/ mixed-use
zoned areas where special landscaped frontages are desired.
b. Vision. Figure 38.44.010.E.3 provides a depiction of relationship between the street, sidewalk and storefront for a property designated for a landscaped block frontage.
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Figure 38.44.010.E.3. Landscaped block frontage vision and key standards.
c. Standards. All development within the B-2M and R-5 districts designated as
landscaped block frontage must comply with the following standards:
Element Standards Examples & Notes
Ground floor:
Land use See 38.10.020 for permitted
use details.
Ground floor
height, residential
uses
For buildings within 15’ of
sidewalk, elevate between 2’ to 5’ above the sidewalk level, except for designated ADA
accessible units.
Building placement
10’ minimum setback from
the sidewalk is required.
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Element Standards Examples & Notes
Building
entrances
Building entrances shall be visible and directly accessible
from the street.
For uses that front on multiple
mixed designated block
frontages, an entry along both streets is encouraged, but not
required.
Façade transparency
For buildings designed with ground level non-residential
uses, at least 25% of the
ground floor between 4’-8’
above the sidewalk.
For residential uses, at least 15% of the entire façade (all
vertical surfaces generally
facing the street).
Windows shall be provided on all habitable floors of the façade.
Façade transparency - residential building example.
Weather
protection
Provide weather protection at least 3’ deep over primary
business and residential
entries.
Parking & driveways
Also see article 25 of this chapter for related parking
requirements
Parking shall be placed to the
side, rear, below or above
uses. For multi-building
developments, surface and structured parking areas (ground floor) are limited to
no more than 50% of the
street frontage.
Private or shared garage entries shall occupy no more than 50% of façade width.
Provide a 10’ minimum buffer
of landscaping between the
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Element Standards Examples & Notes
street and off street parking areas meeting the
performance standards of
article 26 of this chapter.
New parking structures shall
feature landscaped setbacks at
least 10’ in width.
Landscaping
Also see article 26
of this chapter for
related
landscaping standards
The area between the street and building shall be landscaped and/or private
porch or patio space.
For setbacks adjacent to
buildings with windows, provide low level landscaping that maintains views between
the building and the street.
Also provide plant materials
that screen any blank walls and add visual interest at both the pedestrian scale and
motorist scale. For extended
wall areas, provide for a
diversity of plant materials and textures to maintain visual interest from a
pedestrian scale.
Example of low level
landscaping that screens
foundation walls, provides visual interest, and maintains views from dwelling units to the street.
Sidewalk width 6’ minimum sidewalks are
required adjacent to arterial
streets and public parks and
5’ minimum width in other
areas, except the review authority may require wider
sidewalks in special areas
where called for in adopted
plans or where significant
pedestrian traffic is
anticipated.
d. Departure criteria. Departures to the above standards that feature the symbol will be considered by the review authority provided the alternative proposal meets the
intent of the standards, plus the following criteria:
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(1) BUILDING ENTRANCES. Block frontages with steep slopes and/or those
facing busy arterial streets and very limited pedestrian traffic mat warrant some flexibility to this standard (particularly in residential districts).
(2) FAÇADE TRANSPARENCY: The proposed alternative design treatment of
façade area between ground level windows provides visual interest to the
pedestrian and mitigates impacts of any blank wall areas. No less than 40 percent
of the façade between 30 inches and ten feet above the sidewalk may be approved with a departure;
(3) PARKING LOCATION: There must be an acceptable tradeoff in terms of the
amount and quality of storefront area that is integrated with the development and
the applicable parking location departure. Plus, the alternative must include
design features to successfully mitigate the visual impact of additional parking areas along designated storefront streets.
4. Other block frontages.
a. Description/intent. All other block frontages in districts that are not designated in Community Design Framework Maps are provided greater flexibility with regards to
the design of development frontages. These block frontages includes a combination of
side streets (where most uses often front on other adjacent streets), service oriented
streets (often characterized by industrial or service types of uses), and heavy arterial
streets. While there is greater flexibility in the amount of transparency of facades and the location of surface and structured parking, design parameters are included to
ensure that development frontages along these streets provide visual interest at all
observable scales and meet the design objectives of the city.
b. Standards.
Element Standard Examples & Notes
Ground floor land use
Land use See 38.10.020 for permitted use details.
Ground floor height, residential
uses
For buildings within 15’ of sidewalk, elevate between 2’ to
5’ above the sidewalk level,
except for designated ADA
accessible units.
Building placement
Where allowed in the applicable
zoning district, buildings may be
placed up to the sidewalk edge
provided Storefront block frontage standards above are met
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Element Standard Examples & Notes
(except where otherwise noted
herein).
The minimum setback for
buildings with ground floor
residential uses is 10’.
Covered or uncovered porches may project up to 6’ into the
front setback.
Building entrances
Building entrances facing the street are encouraged. At a
minimum, at least one building
entry visible and directly
accessible from the street is required. Where buildings are setback from the street,
pedestrian connections are
required from the sidewalk.
Façade transparency
For storefronts, at least 60% of
ground floor between 30” and
10’ above the sidewalk is
required.
Other buildings designed with
non-residential uses on the
ground floor within 10’ of
sidewalk, at least 30% of the
ground floor between 4’-8’
above the sidewalk.
Other buildings, at least 10% of
the entire façade (all vertical
surfaces generally facing the
street).
Façade transparency -
residential building example.
Weather
protection
At least 3’ deep over primary
business and residential entries.
Parking location
Also see article 25 of this chapter
for related
parking
requirements
There are no parking lot location
restrictions, except that a 10’
buffer of landscaping between the street and off street parking
areas meeting the performance
standards of article 26 of this
chapter.
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Element Standard Examples & Notes
Landscaping
Also see article
26 of this chapter
for related landscaping standards
The area between the street and building shall be landscaped
and/or private porch or patio
space.
For setbacks adjacent to
buildings with windows, provide low level landscaping that
maintains views between the
building and the street.
Also provide plant materials that
screen any blank walls and add visual interest at both the
pedestrian scale and motorist
scale. For extended wall areas,
provide for a diversity of plant
materials and textures to maintain visual interest from a
pedestrian scale.
Example of low level
landscaping that screens foundation walls, provides visual interest, and maintains
views from dwelling units to
the street.
Sidewalk width Where Storefront buildings are proposed, sidewalks shall meet
Storefront block frontage
standards above. Otherwise, 6’
minimum sidewalks are required adjacent to arterial streets and public parks and 5’ minimum
width in other areas, except the
review authority may require
wider sidewalks in special areas where called for in adopted plans or where significant pedestrian
traffic is anticipated.
d. Departure criteria. Departures to the above standards that feature the symbol will
be considered by the review authority provided the alternative proposal meets the
intent of the standards, plus the following criteria:
(1) MINIMUM SETBACK. Provide design treatments that create an effective
transition between the public and private realm. This could include a stoop design to other similar treatments that utilize a low fence, retaining wall, and/or hedge alone the
sidewalk.
(2) FAÇADE TRANSPARENCY. The design treatment of a façade and/or
landscape element provides visual interest to the pedestrian and mitigates impacts of
any blank wall area.
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5. Where a property fronts onto multiple streets/frontage designations.
Where a property fronts onto more than one street and each street has a different frontage
designation, each building frontage must comply with the standards for the block
frontage upon which it fronts, with the following clarifications:
a. Where a conflict exists between frontage standards, the review authority will apply the
standards of a block frontage pursuant to the following order of preference::
i. Storefront;
ii. Mixed;
iii. Landscaped; then
iv. Other.
Items b-e below clarify how the order of preference works for particular frontage
elements.
b. Building Location: For corner sites with landscaped block frontage on one street and storefront or mixed on another, a storefront frontage may wrap around the corner (on the landscaped block frontage side) for up to a half block width or no more than 120
feet (whichever is more).
c. Entrances: For corner sites, entrances on both streets are encouraged, but only one
entrance is required. For corner sites with frontage on a storefront block frontage on one side, an entrance shall be placed on the storefront block frontage side. For corner sites with a mix of designations that do not include a storefront block frontage, the
entry shall be placed on the order of preference identified above. Departures may
be considered provided the location and design of the entry and block frontage
treatments are compatible with the character of the area and enhance the character of the street.
d. Transparency: For corner sites – at least one block frontage must meet the applicable
transparency standards (based on the order of preference above. For the second block
frontage, the review authority may approve a reduction in the minimum amount of
transparency by 50 percent. For street corners with the same designations on both frontages, buildings must employ the full transparency on the dominant frontage (based on the frontage width or established neighborhood pattern).
e. Parking: Surface parking (including ground floor parking in a structure) adjacent to a
street corner is not allowed, except:
i. Corner lots with non-designated frontages (other) on both streets;
ii. Other combination of block frontages, except those with a storefront designation, via a departure and subject to the applicable departure criteria.
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Figure 38.44.010.C.5. Clarifying block frontage standards on street corners.
Section 22
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 23
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.
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Section 24
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
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 25
Codification.
This Ordinance shall be codified as indicated in Sections 2 – 13.
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 11th day of April, 2016.
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CARSON TAYLOR
Mayor ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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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 25th of
April, 2016. The effective date of this ordinance is the 25th of May, 2016.
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CARSON TAYLOR
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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