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The change, proposed by Gallatin Center Limited Partnership and presented by Eric Ringsock of WWC, moves the site toward zoning that allows a wider range of commercial uses and a secondary option for multifamily housing while preserving later review steps for specific development proposals. \"This is an application to rezone about 70 acres, 68, from what we call BP ... to our B2M zone,\" Tom Rogers of the Community Development Department told the commission as he summarized staff analysis and the city’s future land use map.

The rezoning drew focused questions about on-site watercourses and potential wetlands. Rogers told commissioners the map and state-sensitive-lands data indicate watercourses and possible wetland or riparian areas bisecting the property but that definitive delineations are not required at the zone-change stage. \"We don't know at this time,\" Rogers said when asked whether the features are a named creek, an agricultural ditch or ephemeral channel, and noted that the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and city engineering staff would determine classification during later reviews.

The applicant and staff said more detailed site analyses — wetlands delineations, topographic surveys, traffic studies and utility capacity assessments — will be required with subdivision and site-plan applications if development proceeds. The city’s map and staff report place the property within the community’s \"regional commercial and services\" future land use designation; Tom Rogers said the proposed B2M and the parcel’s location along principal and minor arterials fit that designation.

Public comment emphasized protecting any wetlands and riparian setbacks. Daniel Carty, a Bozeman resident, asked the applicant to commit to protecting onsite wetlands and appropriate setbacks. Applicant representative Eric Ringsock said the project team will comply with engineering and planning requirements tied to water and sewer, traffic impact studies and other public infrastructure demands.

Commission discussion acknowledged the parcel’s strategic position near WinCo Foods and other regional commercial nodes, the presence of an unannexed U.S. Postal Service facility within the parent tract and the long north–south extent of the site (roughly a half-mile). Commissioners and staff reiterated that a zone map amendment does not allow construction; it changes the regulatory framework that will be enforced at subsequent development stages.

The commission adopted staff findings and approved the zone map amendment after the Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended the change (6-0). Commissioner Majic moved to adopt the staff findings and approve the application; the motion passed 4-0.

Next steps for the property include refined environmental and infrastructure studies required at subdivision and site-plan review and coordination with ditch/water-right owners where agricultural conveyances traverse the parcel. Tom Rogers said city procedures require developers to contact ditch or water conveyance owners prior to submittal of applications, and that the city will withhold building permits until required coordination and approvals occur.

The commission’s approval sets the zoning; any future subdivision, platting or building permits will require separate reviews and approvals that must address the watercourse setbacks, stormwater, traffic impacts and utility extensions.

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Smith said her property contains desirable wildflowers and that she manages noxious species where they appear, but that an apparent 1982 municipal code interpretation compelled the notice to mow. She asked the commission to \"revisit the bit of the municipal code adopted in 1982\" and suggested an approach that would require yards to be maintained to limit the spread of noxious or dangerous plants rather than mandating uniform mowing.

Commissioners and the city manager agreed to review the matter. Commissioner Majic asked staff to take a look at the code and speak with Neighborhood Services, and the City Manager said he would follow up. \"Let me take a look at that and talk with Neighborhood Services about it,\" the City Manager told the commission.

Commissioners noted the tradeoff between supporting pollinators and addressing fire, weed or safety hazards; staff said they would clarify the code’s enforcement history and how complaints are handled. One commissioner cited a past certified letter received on a boulevard and said code enforcement typically operates after a complaint is filed.

The discussion did not result in an immediate change to city code; commissioners directed staff to investigate and report back so potential revisions or clarifications can be considered in future meetings.

","A long-time Bozeman homeowner told commissioners that city code enforcement cited her for allowing a wildflower meadow in her front yard and asked the commission to revisit the 1982 municipal code interpretation; commissioners asked staff to review the code and Neighborhood Services to assess hazards and maintenance standards.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6178200,"Bozeman adopts alternate-side winter parking to clear local streets; program includes warnings, signage and $50 fine for enforcement",2368,3785000,6153000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5325386-68923e5610cb222a9b1ad83c988b17ee&start=3785&end=6153","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5325386-68923e5610cb222a9b1ad83c988b17ee/thumbnail_3785000.jpg","/articles/6178200/Bozeman-City/Gallatin-County/Montana/Bozeman-adopts-alternate-side-winter-parking-to-clear-local-streets-program-includes-warnings-signage-and-50-fine-for-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6178200-0e937e47b0c77d8da2c3aa35a4bdf485/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182217&Signature=olvemAjZx6sKhdmQarb0nr3b3tZsqqgAm93bHloLslajDT01mg2CpzmIom6hjGmLCLmReU-GT-nwR~lP5c23qseh2BD7s3WEZ5DVWRl3ZjChHqWxijyVuPUAajZLZnw260VVsIRvps8V7R4xcwmbhwuSxeV1raJBduaHgZ7m8czueILNpyv937M5lC-QaNz7Jccx~59C9oCtnoiHjPP7YS~QewADgbMF3pXmgqLZr1CQVikpX1MYsHuGMWWUT5jjQNz7CXQK1kVaVf3n9Ukmo3h1~cIlE80w5iPM396eWZQL6H6~XidYyQfCDWo8M7NqRAPi19UmIdDPdes0TzdCaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bozeman City Commission on Tuesday adopted a resolution to implement alternate-side parking on local streets during winter months to improve snow removal and emergency access. The motion, moved by Commissioner Fisher and seconded, passed 4-0.

\"The goal here is to improve winter maintenance through enforcement of alternate side parking regulations as means of improving public safety by reducing the risk of right away blockages and leading to decreased response times from our emergency services,\" Nick Ross, the city's director of transportation and engineering, told the commission as he presented the proposed resolution.

Under the program as described by Ross, alternate-side parking would run from Dec. 1 through March 31. On first and third Tuesdays of a month, no parking would be allowed on the odd-numbered side of a signed street; on second and fourth Tuesdays the restriction would apply to the even-numbered side. The city will place signage at the start and end of each block and will not apply the alternating schedule on streets that already have permanent one-sided parking restrictions. The initial rollout targets downtown neighborhoods along the city’s Tuesday grader route where on-street parking is heavily used.

Ross said enforcement would be tied to actual maintenance activity: parking enforcement would issue first-time warnings as an educational measure and would issue citations only when maintenance was occurring and compliance was required. The proposed fine for violations after warning is roughly $50, with a potential for future escalation for repeat offenders if the city ordinances are adjusted. Parking enforcement staff indicated they expect to have capacity to carry out proactive enforcement during winter operations.

Commissioners and staff described a multichannel education plan — mailers, door hangers, targeted outreach to multifamily addresses and neighborhood groups, and on-street signage — to build compliance and \"muscle memory,\" particularly among students and renters who may be newer to the city’s parking norms. Several commissioners urged robust early enforcement and visibility so residents learn the schedule before a first winter storm.

The commission emphasized the program’s safety rationale. Ross cited the International Fire Code requirement for a minimum clear width of 20 feet for emergency access and said alternate-side enforcement aims to ensure graders and emergency vehicles can operate on local streets without berms created by piled snow and parked cars.

Commissioner Fisher said the program represents \"city government in action\" — an operational policy that improves mobility and public safety. The resolution delegates enforcement authority to the city’s parking division and directs staff to lead the education campaign prior to December implementation.

The resolution passed unanimously, and staff said they will prepare signage, mailers and outreach to neighborhood associations and off-campus student services in coming months.

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Bozeman commission approves rezoning of 68.33-acre Gallatin Center site to allow mixed commercial and residential uses

Resident urges code change to protect pollinator meadows; commission asks staff to review municipal mowing enforcement

Bozeman adopts alternate-side winter parking to clear local streets; program includes warnings, signage and $50 fine for enforcement