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Commission adopts zone text amendment to make RMH side setbacks 8 feet both sides
Summary
The County adopted Resolution 2025-090 to amend Gallatin County/Bozeman-area zoning so the residential mobile home (RMH) subdistrict requires 8-foot side setbacks on both sides, aligning RMH with similar subdistricts and city standards; staff said no public comments were received and the planning board recommended approval.
The Gallatin County Commission voted Oct. 28 to adopt a zone text amendment (Resolution No. 2025-090) that changes the RMH (residential mobile home) subdistrict side-yard setback requirement from an asymmetric 8 feet on one side and 20 feet on the other to 8 feet on both sides.
Haley Heiner, planner with Gallatin County, entered the staff report and corrected a noticing statement, saying the amendment is processed under the county's zoning regulations and the planning board unanimously recommended approval. Heiner identified the affected neighborhoods (Timberline Ridge/Hidden Valley Trailer Court and Spring Hill Park subdivision) and cited applicable sections of the county zoning regulations and Montana statutory review requirements.
Applicant Ryan Stagg argued the amendment would align RMH standards with comparable subdistricts and with the city of Bozeman's RMH standard, reduce administrative burden, and spare narrow lots from an overly restrictive asymmetric setback. Stagg said existing lots in RMH zoning are often narrow and that several existing homes appear to be noncompliant with the current standard.
Commissioners asked questions about whether similar language appears elsewhere in county zoning; staff answered it does not. After discussion the commission adopted the resolution to amend the Gallatin County/Bozeman-area official zoning text and recorded affirmative votes.
The resolution and staff record will be the basis for amending the zoning code; affected property owners in the named subdistricts should consult county planning materials for the updated setback standards.
