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City of Belgrade Montana Land Use Planning Act Compliance March 26, 2026 Presented by Katharine King, Director of Community & Economic Development ---PAGE BREAK--- Agenda 1. Montana Land Use Planning Act Compliance 2. Components 3. Public Participation & Meeting Schedule 4. Q & A ---PAGE BREAK--- MLUPA Montana Land Use Planning Act Compliance ---PAGE BREAK--- In May of 2023, the Montana Legislature adopted Senate Bill 382, which created the Montana Land Use Planning Act (“MLUPA”). Under MLUPA, ten cities across the state, including Belgrade, are required to adopt a new land use plan replacing their existing growth policies and update local zoning and subdivision regulations in accordance with both MLUPA and the land use plan by May of 2026. Generally, MLUPA front loads the planning associated with the growth policy/land use plan and allows for a streamlined administrative review of site-specific development applications. The opportunity for the public to be engaged comes with the process establishing the plan and regulations, not with review of site-specific projects. The City of Belgrade has been working to update its policies for two and a half years and will comply with MLUPA. The City is seeking public feedback to guide the update of the Plan. The intent of the updated Plan is to identify opportunities for the development of land within the City of Belgrade for housing, businesses, agriculture, public lands, institutions, and the allocation of natural resources. The plan will acknowledge and address impacts of development on adjacent properties, the community, the natural environment, public services, facilities, and address potential natural hazards that may limit development in certain areas of the city. Along with the land use plan will be the future land use map that establishes the City’s expected jurisdictional area and future land use boundaries. ---PAGE BREAK--- Our goal The City of Belgrade is required to comply with the 2023 Montana Land Use Planning Act by May 17, 2026. To become compliant, the City must: • Adopt a public participation plan • Ensure zoning policy addresses a minimum of five out of fourteen housing strategies • Adopt a future land use plan and map • Adopt a compliant subdivision regulation ordinance ---PAGE BREAK--- Components of MLUPA ---PAGE BREAK--- Requirements of MLUPA • Public Participation Plan • Future Land Use Plan and Map • Zoning Code Addressing Housing Strategies • Updated Subdivision Regulations ---PAGE BREAK--- Zoning Ordinance, Housing Strategy Compliance Belgrade’s current zoning ordinance meets 7 of the 14 housing strategies defined by MLUPA: 1) allow, as a permitted use, for at least a duplex where a single-unit dwelling is permitted 2) eliminate impact fees for accessory dwelling units or developments that include multi- unit dwellings or reduce the fees by at least 25% 3) allow, as a permitted use, for at least one internal or detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with a single-unit dwelling occupied as a primary residence 4) eliminate aesthetic, material, shape, bulk, size, floor area, and other massing requirements for multi-unit dwellings or mixed-use developments or remove at least half of those requirements 5) increase building height limits for dwelling units by at least 25% 6) allow multi-unit dwellings or mixed-use development as a permitted use on all lots where office, retail, or commercial are primary permitted uses 7) eliminate or reduce off-street parking requirements to require no more than one parking space per dwelling unit ---PAGE BREAK--- Changes Since 2020 ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Adopted & Draft Plans Transportation: belgrade-transportation-master-plan Utilities: master-plan Parks: nter/ViewFile/Item/2255?fileID=4170 ---PAGE BREAK--- Belgrade Progress toward MLUPA Adoption • Adopt a public participation plan • Ensure zoning policy meets a minimum of five out of fourteen housing strategies defined by MLUPA • Adopt a future land use plan and map (FLUM) • Adopt a compliant subdivision regulation ordinance ---PAGE BREAK--- Public Participation & Meeting Schedule ---PAGE BREAK--- Action Timeline Date Board Action March 30 April 8 Planning Commission Workshop Planning Commission Workshop Discussion of Zoning & Housing, FLUM Discussion of Subdivision Regulations April 13 April 15 City Council Workshop Clearly Wednesday Public Virtual Q & A Discussion of all MLUPA components Public Comment April 27 Planning Commission Action Recommendation to Council on all MLUPA components May 4 June 4 City Council Meeting MLUPA Effective Adoption of all MLUPA components ---PAGE BREAK--- .com/ ---PAGE BREAK--- bills/mca/title_0760/c hapter_0250/parts_ind ex.html Montana Code Annotated ---PAGE BREAK--- Q & A Contact: Katharine King [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED]