The bill revises local government laws in Montana, specifically addressing parking space requirements in municipal zoning. It removes the previous requirement for compensation to developers who were mandated to provide additional parking spaces. Instead, the bill allows property owners, developers, and builders the flexibility to provide more than the minimum number of parking spaces required by zoning regulations. This change aims to facilitate better planning and development in urban areas, particularly for residential and mixed-use developments.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to establish criteria for zoning regulations that limit parking requirements. It specifies that municipalities cannot impose more than one off-street parking space for each residential unit, with certain exceptions for accessible parking and specific types of facilities. The bill also includes a delayed effective date, set for October 1, 2026, allowing time for local governments to adjust to the new regulations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_1(1): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_1(2): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_1(3): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_1(4): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_1: 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(1): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(10): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(11): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(12): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(13): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(14): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(15): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(2): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(3): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(4): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(5): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(6): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(7): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(8): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2(9): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_2: 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_3(1): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_3(2): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_3(3): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_3(4): 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_3: 7-14-4501, 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_X(1): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_X(10): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_X(11): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_X(2): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_X(3): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_X(4): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_X(5): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_X(6): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_X(7): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_X(8): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_X(9): 76-2-304, 76-25-303
HB0492_X: 76-2-304, 76-25-303