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Bozeman board backs map cleanup, supports neighborhood‑scale commercial and more housing options in UDC discussion
Summary
At a lengthy July 7 discussion on the city's Unified Development Code update, staff described proposed zoning map edits, mid‑block boundary choices, and possible expansions of retail and services in residential zones. The board signaled support for cleaning up mid‑block boundaries, expanding neighborhood‑scale nonresidential uses in residential Z
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Bozeman Community Development Board spent a substantial portion of its July 7 meeting on draft changes to the city's Unified Development Code (UDC), focusing on zoning‑map cleanup, mid‑block boundaries, what nonresidential uses should be allowed in residential districts, and maximum dwelling counts in single buildings.
The board told staff it wants further work on mid‑block zoning boundaries and generally supported expanding neighborhood‑scale commercial uses within residential districts. Members also signaled support for allowing more housing options within residential districts, with one clear outcome: the board asked staff to return with specific map edits, recommended language for use tables, and options for unit‑count limits tied to building form and site conditions.
What staff presented: Chris Saunders of the Community Development…
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