Urban Parks Board reviews comprehensive Bozeman Creek flood mitigation and park development plan, fields questions on financing and sequencing
City staff presented an ambitious vision for the Bozeman Creek corridor aimed at reducing flood risk while creating new public parks and green space downtown. The plan, developed with the grassroots See Bozeman Creek group, targets a 1,250 cubic feet per second flow capacity to prevent downtown flooding from rain-on-snow events.
Board reviews community plan for 3,000-acre growth area, debates e-bike and e-scooter policies
The Bozeman Transportation Board held a work session on a draft community plan for a large growth area northwest of the city, discussing how to balance a street network with wetland protection. The board also began preliminary discussions on updating city policies to regulate the growing use of electric bikes, scooters, and e-motorcycles in public rights-of-way.
Community Development Board
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City advances updates to historic preservation code, landmark program amid complex questions about regulation versus incentives
The Community Development Board heard a detailed presentation on Phase 2 of the Local Landmark Project, which includes developing a new local landmark program to recognize historically significant sites outside the current Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, and revising demolition regulations within the NCOD. Staff outlined proposed changes including breaking up the two-year demolition stay into two one-year periods and reimagining how the economic viability test works.
Community Development Board recommends wetland code changes to eliminate federal, state review requirements
The Bozeman Community Development Board unanimously approved a text amendment to streamline wetland and watercourse permitting by removing requirements for applicants to obtain jurisdictional determinations from the Army Corps of Engineers and Gallatin Water Conservation District. The changes aim to reduce application timelines by 12 to 18 months while maintaining environmental protections.
Bozeman Creek Vision Plan outlines flood diversion and restoration concepts
The Community Development Board reviewed 11 emerging concepts for the Bozeman Creek corridor, ranging from flood bypass channels to new parks and daylighted creek areas. The project aims for City Commission adoption by December 15th.
Community Development Board approves code amendments for downtown parking and short-term rentals
The board unanimously advanced two changes to the Unified Development Code on June 15th, addressing parking standards in the B-3 downtown district and allowing Type 2 short-term rentals in the newly consolidated RA residential district. Both amendments now head to the City Commission for final approval on July 14th.
City updates wireless facilities code for first time in 30 years
The Community Development Board unanimously approved a comprehensive rewrite of the city's telecommunications regulations to comply with federal law. The new code establishes application review timelines and clearer standards for wireless facility types.
Community Development Board advances Urban Forest Master Plan update
The board held a work session on the plan, which will guide city forestry operations through 2036 and addresses community engagement, tree infrastructure, and disease preparedness. Public engagement continues through fall with plan adoption targeted for November or December.
Community Development Board backs RB zoning for Harvest Creek parcel despite opposition
The board voted unanimously on April 20 to recommend mixed-use residential zoning for a 9.979-acre parcel near Harvest Creek, overriding more than 60 public comments opposing the density. The land will be annexed and partially converted to public right-of-way for the Fowler Avenue connection project.