Senate Bill No. [number], introduced by E. Boldman, proposes amendments to zoning regulations to permit taller buildings in certain municipalities, specifically those with populations over 5,000. The bill modifies existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), including 76-2-304 and 76-25-303, and introduces a delayed effective date of October 1, 2026. Key changes include allowing multiple-unit dwellings and mixed-use developments in designated urban areas, with specific conditions such as the requirement for a will-serve letter from municipal water and sewer systems and the removal of height restrictions on buildings, allowing for structures of six stories or more.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that zoning regulations in these municipalities cannot impose more than one off-street parking space requirement per unit, nor can they require additional parking through shared agreements beyond this limit. It also prohibits local governments from enacting height restrictions that would conflict with the new provisions allowing taller buildings. The bill aims to facilitate urban growth and development while ensuring that zoning regulations remain consistent and equitable across different types of residential units.

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(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