The bill amends zoning regulations in Montana to permit taller buildings in specific municipalities, particularly those designated as urban areas with populations exceeding 5,000. It modifies Section 76-2-304 to require that zoning regulations allow for multiple-unit dwellings and mixed-use developments in commercial zones, provided that these developments meet certain criteria, such as having access to municipal water and sewer systems. Additionally, the bill stipulates that municipalities cannot impose height restrictions of less than 60 feet for buildings in designated commercial zones.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 76-25-303 to prevent local governments from enacting height restrictions that would conflict with the new provisions in Section 76-2-304. It also introduces a delayed effective date for the new regulations, set for October 1, 2026. The changes aim to facilitate urban growth and development while ensuring that zoning regulations remain consistent and equitable across different types of residential and commercial properties.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_1(1): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_1(2): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_1(3): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_1(4): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_1(5): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_1: 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(1): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(10): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(11): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(12): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(13): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(14): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(15): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(16): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(17): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(2): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(3): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(4): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(5): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(6): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(7): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(8): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2(9): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_2: 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_3(1): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_3(2): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_3(3): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_3(4): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_3(5): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_3(6): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_3(7): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_3: 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_X(1): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_X(2): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_X(3): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_X(4): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_X(5): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_X(6): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_X(7): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_X(8): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_X(9): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
SB0243_X: 76-2-304, 76-25-303