House Bill No. introduced by K. Seekins-Crowe aims to revise the procedures for county zoning boundary and regulation changes in Montana. The bill mandates that the board of county commissioners must follow specific procedures when establishing or revising zoning district boundaries and adopting or amending zoning regulations. Key requirements include providing notice of public hearings through various means such as posting in public places, publishing in local newspapers, and mailing notices to residents within the zoning district. The notice must include details about the proposed district boundaries, the character of the regulations, and contact information for further inquiries.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 76-2-205 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate new language that clarifies the notice requirements and procedures for public hearings. Notable insertions include the requirement to state the date, time, and place of the public hearing, as well as the county's website address for public inspection of proposed regulations. The bill also specifies that written comments will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of the resolution of intention to create a zoning district. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-2-205
HB0738_1(1): 76-2-205
HB0738_1(2): 76-2-205
HB0738_1(3): 76-2-205
HB0738_1(4): 76-2-205
HB0738_1(5): 76-2-205
HB0738_1: 76-2-205