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Commission reviews changes to historic preservation panel’s role after state law changes
Summary
City staff proposed code edits to make the Historic Preservation Commission’s guidance advisory following a 2025 state law change that removed the commission’s authority to approve or deny permits; commissioners directed staff to fold the updates into a broader zoning code rewrite.
City staff briefed the commission on recommended edits to the municipal code that would update the powers and duties of Livingston’s Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to conform with recent state law changes.
Staff explained that the 2025 Montana legislative changes preclude local historic commissions from being the final decision-maker on issuing permits for alterations to…
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