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Planners brief council on Billings 2045 update and warn state law will limit local notice starting July 2027
Summary
City planning staff told the Billings City Council that the Billings 2045 land-use map and code updates can provide capacity for projected growth but said a new state law will eliminate some local notice and signposting after July 1, 2027, raising concerns among council members about reduced local control and public notice.
City planning staff updated the Billings City Council on the Billings 2045 land-use map and proposed zoning and subdivision ordinance changes, and warned that a recently enacted state law will substantially reduce the city’s ability to require local notice and property signs after July 1, 2027.
Why it matters: The planning team said the future land use map and code adjustments were designed to give Billings enough capacity to meet long-range housing and economic needs while conforming to the state law. Council members voiced frustration that the state-driven timetable could remove long-established local opportunities for neighbors to receive notice and to appear at hearings.
Planning staff walked the council through the schedule and analytical work underpinning the draft plan. Wyeth Merritt…
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