On September 25, 2020 the City of Bozeman adopted changes to the municipal zoning code in Supplement number 10 Update 2. In this update, the city made it allowable for zoning districts R-S and R-1 to have detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) permitted by code. A detached ADU in these zoning districts does require that …
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People have been flocking to our area for a retreat – this trend is likely to stay constant for the time being. Busiest September on record for Yellowstone Park By Sam Klomhaus – Livingston Enterprise Staff Writer Friday, October 9, 2020 Yellowstone National Park reported its busiest September on record, receiving 837,499 recreational visits last …
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As Livingston grows, so do the planning considerations. Livingston moves to legalize ADUs By Sam Klomhaus – Livingston Enterprise Staff Writer Wednesday, October 7, 2020 The city of Livingston took the first step toward legalizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) Thesday, with the City Commission passing an ordinance on first reading that would allow the units. …
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Our area is growing – and it’s complicated. Growth is going to happen whether it’s welcomed into the city policy or pushed outside of city limits. Bozeman is struggling with this right now as the commissioners review the draft growth policy. Bozeman commission reviews growth policy, considers priorities By Nora Shelly Chronicle Staff Writer Oct …
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Connectivity in our communities through public sidewalks, bike paths and trails is a huge plus and makes our area even more enjoyable to live in. Kudos for finally getting this project going. New Jackrabbit Lane sidewalk build scheduled for next spring Diana Setterberg, Belgrade News staff writer Oct 1, 2020 Navigating the stretch of Jackrabbit …
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As Bozeman grows, planning is growing with it. The Bozeman Community Plan being developed now is a guide for future planning decisions, especially around the perimeter of the existing city limits. Planning Bozeman’s future: Land use map to guide future growth By Nora Shelly Chronicle Staff Writer 8 hrs ago The city is getting feedback …
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A new -.50 basis point fee was announced this week affecting conventional refinances through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans that close after Sept. 1. For a borrower refinancing a $300,000 loan to take advantage of record-low rates, the move will add $1,500 in new costs. The new fee was announced late Wednesday. Freddie Mac’s …
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Bozeman has been focusing on improving the Midtown area around N 7th for some time to welcome visitors and community members alike to linger and live. Bozeman commission approves bonds for improving Midtown By Shaylee Ragar Chronicle Staff Writer Jul 7, 2020 Bozeman city commissioners approved selling $6.7 million in bonds Monday to help pay …
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This is a big step towards continuity in planning and zoning efforts in the unincorporated county areas between Bozeman, Belgrade and Four Corners. Gallatin County moves forward on development plan to address growth By Perrin Stein Chronicle Staff Writer Jul 7, 2020 The Gallatin County Commission took a significant step Tuesday toward adopting a plan …
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Some of this article is a little fluffy – in that they didn’t ask anyone coming from out of state if they decided solely on the pandemic to come to Montana – in our experience it has accelerated already created plans. But the simple fact is that there are many buyers showing up here to …
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