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Whitefish adopts code changes after Montana narrows impact-fee scope

6489343 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

Council approved first reading of ordinance 25-12 and resolution 25-33 to align Whitefish code and fees with state changes in Senate Bill 133; parks, paved trails and City Hall impact fees removed and will be funded by property tax going forward.

The Whitefish City Council unanimously approved an ordinance (25‑12, first reading) and a companion resolution (25‑33) that amend city code and impact‑fee rates to comply with changes in state law enacted in Montana Senate Bill 133.

Dina (planning staff) summarized the changes in state law: SB 133 narrowed the statutory definition of “public facilities” to include only water, wastewater, transportation, stormwater, law enforcement, emergency medical rescue, emergency management and fire…

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