Senate Bill No. [number] aims to revise zoning laws in Montana by mandating that certain cities allow triplex and fourplex housing as permitted uses in areas where single-family residences are allowed. The bill stipulates that zoning regulations for duplex, triplex, and fourplex housing cannot be more stringent than those for single-family homes. It amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include definitions for duplex, triplex, and fourplex housing, ensuring that these types of housing are recognized and regulated appropriately.

Additionally, the bill introduces a delayed effective date of October 1, 2026, for its provisions. It also includes a series of amendments that eliminate previous requirements for duplexes and expand the permitted uses to include triplexes and fourplexes. The legislation emphasizes the importance of accommodating higher-density housing options in urban areas, thereby promoting more diverse housing solutions in response to growing population demands.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_1(1): 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_1(2): 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_1(3): 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_1(4): 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_1(5): 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_1: 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_2(1): 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_2(2): 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_2(3): 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_2(4): 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_2(5): 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_2(6): 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_2(7): 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_2(8): 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303
SB0266_2: 76-2-304, 76-25-302, 76-25-303