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Whitefish council adopts ordinance renaming Community Development Board as Planning Commission to comply with state law
Summary
City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-11 to designate the Whitefish Community Development Board as the Whitefish Planning Commission and align local code with the Montana Land Use Planning Act; the change alters appointment procedure and clarifies duties under state law.
The Whitefish City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 25-11 on a vote to designate the Whitefish Community Development Board as the Whitefish Planning Commission and revise city code to align with the Montana Land Use Planning Act. The ordinance changes how members are appointed and updates the board's duties to track state law. The change takes effect as the city prepares to comply with MLUPA ahead of the May 2026 deadline. Why it matters: the ordinance standardizes local terminology with state statute, clarifies duties required by MLUPA and changes some appointment mechanics — moves…
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