Bill > LC0013

This bill proposes amendments to Montana's subdivision laws, specifically modifying Section 76-25-402 which outlines exemptions to subdivision review. The changes primarily expand the circumstances under which land divisions can be made without going through full subdivision review processes. Key modifications include allowing the creation of more than four new lots in specific situations, such as when a landowner seeks to establish recordable lot lines for land they occupy and pay taxes on. The bill maintains existing exemptions for various land divisions, including court-ordered divisions, security-related divisions for mortgages, cemetery lots, rights-of-way, and divisions for agricultural purposes. It also preserves provisions allowing single gifts or sales of lots to family members and maintains the ability of governing bodies to review and comment on potential land divisions. The bill retains protections that ensure land divisions comply with local zoning regulations and provides flexibility for landowners while maintaining oversight mechanisms for local government. These changes aim to streamline land division processes while preserving important regulatory safeguards.

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/lc/bill/2/LC0013