Bill > HB738

This bill revises the procedures for county zoning boundary and regulation changes by establishing more comprehensive public notification requirements. The bill mandates that county commissioners must provide detailed public notice at least 45 days before a public hearing, including posting notices in at least five public places, publishing notices in local newspapers for two consecutive weeks, and directly mailing notices to all known residents within the proposed zoning district. The notice must include specific details such as the proposed district boundaries, the general character of proposed zoning regulations, hearing date and time, contact information, and the county website address where full regulations can be reviewed. After the public hearing, commissioners can review and revise proposed zoning regulations, pass a resolution of intention, and publish another notice allowing property owners 30 days to submit written comments. The bill aims to increase transparency and public participation in local zoning decisions by ensuring residents are thoroughly informed about potential changes to zoning districts and regulations. The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval, and is intended to be integrated into existing state zoning law.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3503