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Judge finds parts of Montana Land Use Planning Act unconstitutional on public‑participation grounds, Bozeman neighbors applaud

3197481 · March 15, 2025
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Allison Sweeney reported that Judge Salvani ruled in favor of MAID on the question of public participation under the Montana Land Use Planning Act, concluding certain provisions that preclude notice and opportunity to be heard for site‑specific development are facially unconstitutional under the Montana Constitution.

Allison Sweeney told the Bozeman Inter Neighborhood Council that Judge W. R. Salvani had ruled in favor of MAID (an advocacy group) on the issue of public participation under the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA).

“Judge Salvani ruled in MAID's favor on this stating, although public participation is not an…

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