This bill revises the procedures for a Board of County Commissioners in Montana to adopt or amend zoning regulations. It mandates that a public meeting must be noticed and held prior to the adoption of any resolution to amend zoning regulations. The bill amends Section 76-2-205 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include specific requirements for public notice and hearing procedures, ensuring transparency and public participation in the zoning process.

Key changes include the insertion of language that requires the board to provide notice of a public hearing for both the adoption and amendment of zoning regulations, detailing the boundaries of the proposed district, the general character of the regulations, and the time and place of the hearing. Additionally, the bill specifies that notices must be posted at least 45 days before a public hearing for new zoning districts and 15 days for amendments, with provisions for public inspection of the proposed regulations. The bill also clarifies the process for receiving written comments from property owners and outlines the steps the board must take after the public hearing before adopting any resolutions.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-2-205
SB0175_1(1): 76-2-205
SB0175_1(2): 76-2-205
SB0175_1(3): 76-2-205
SB0175_1(4): 76-2-205
SB0175_1(5): 76-2-205
SB0175_1(6): 76-2-205
SB0175_1(7): 76-2-205
SB0175_1: 76-2-205
SB0175_2(1): 76-2-205
SB0175_2(2): 76-2-205
SB0175_2(3): 76-2-205
SB0175_2(4): 76-2-205
SB0175_2(5): 76-2-205
SB0175_2(6): 76-2-205
SB0175_2(7): 76-2-205
SB0175_2(8): 76-2-205
SB0175_2(9): 76-2-205
SB0175_2: 76-2-205
SB0175_X(1): 76-2-205
SB0175_X(2): 76-2-205
SB0175_X(3): 76-2-205
SB0175_X(4): 76-2-205
SB0175_X(5): 76-2-205
SB0175_X: 76-2-205