SB121

Revise the land use and planning act

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Montana SB121 revises land use and planning act, clarifying municipal zoning authority, public notice requirements, and land division exemptions.

Montana SB121 revises the Montana Land Use Planning Act to clarify municipal zoning authority, public notice requirements, and land division exemptions. The bill allows local governments to make decisions on development applications and mandates public notice for certain decisions. It also allows cities to retain extraterritorial zoning authority and amends land divisions excluded from subdivision review. Additionally, it clarifies the notice of adequate stormwater drainage and municipal facilities for certain cities. The bill is effective upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

50 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

3:00 PM

House Local Government Hearing

Jan 20, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Local Government Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 8, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker