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Bozeman City Commission takes aim at short-term rentals | BDC

It has been discussed that there aren’t a significant number of airbnbs that would be converted to long term rentals if taken out of airbnb service. Many owners may just leave them vacant. It’s worth discussing the economic input that airbnbs make to the local economy – but there do need to be more options …

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Project to extend Fowler Avenue in Bozeman heating up | BDC

More north south connectivity is possible with the project. Project to extend Fowler Avenue in Bozeman heating up By Nora Shelly Chronicle Staff Writer Feb 16, 2022 Plans to extend Fowler Avenue have been in the works for decades and are getting closer to fruition. Though the city is insistent that the project to extend …

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Mayor: Bozeman strong despite challenges of 2021 | BDC

Few key take aways from Mayor Andrus’s speech – including changes in zoning on the table to allow for more affordable housing and possible future increased limitations on short term rentals in city limits. Mayor: Bozeman strong despite challenges of 2021 By Nora Shelly Chronicle Staff Writer Feb 2, 2022 Big problems — namely COVID-19, …

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Bozeman Fiber project picking up steam | BDC

In combination with other technologies, helping to speed Bozeman and surrounding area’s internet capabilities. Bozeman Fiber project picking up steam By Nora Shelly Chronicle Staff Writer Dec 24, 2021 Fiber is on track to start setting up an expansive network in town this spring.The nonprofit expects to have its financing in the bank soon, CEO …

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Annexation for Riverside Country Club, homes moving forward | BDC

Long awaited annexation plans for Riverside are finally moving forward. Annexation for Riverside Country Club, homes moving forward By Nora Shelly Bozeman Daily Chronicle Staff Writer Dec 18, 2021 A long-anticipated annexation of dozens of homes and some of the Riverside Country Club north of Bozeman is moving forward.Residents submitted a petition for annexation to …

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Bozeman commissioners approve loosened rules for ADUs | BDC

As affordable housing continues to loom as a major issue in our area, making ADUs easier to build is a welcome rule change. Bozeman commissioners approve loosened rules for ADUs By Nora Shelly Bozeman Daily Chronicle Staff Writer Nov 17, 2021 Bozeman city commissioners approved two code changes this week they hope will make it …

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Annexing county ‘islands’ again on Bozeman agenda | BDC

Over 500 properties could be affected… Annexing county ‘islands’ again on Bozeman agenda By Nora Shelly Bozeman Daily Chronicle Staff Writer Nov 10, 2021 Bozeman city commissioners want city staff to develop policies to guide annexing county islands within the city, but if the discussion during their Tuesday night meeting was any indication, there are …

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Consultant reviews report on Bozeman development code rewrite | BDC

We’ll see if any substantive changes are made based on this report. Consultant reviews report on Bozeman development code rewrite By Nora Shelly Bozeman Daily Chronicle Staff Writer Sep 16, 2021 A Consultants hired to review the city’s development code and review processes through the lens of creating and preserving affordable housing are gathering feedback …

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