These hearings follow a series of community listening sessions held earlier this year, where residents shared their experiences, thoughts and frustrations with the county’s complex planning framework, which includes 22 separate zoning districts and leaves 74% of private land unzoned. Based on public feedback, the County Commission asked planning staff to give more detail on three of the eight options, while noting that the status quo already has enough detail and is still an option. At the Sept. 23 Planning Board hearing, perspectives from the Commission will be shared, along with public comment, and a discussion among members of the Planning Board.  On Oct. 21, the County Commission will consider the Planning Board’s discussion and any additional public testimony and determine whether to move forward with one of the proposed approaches.    At both hearings, planning staff will present findings from that research.  

Community participation is highly encouraged.

Residents can:  · Provide verbal testimony at either hearing. 

· Submit written comments to the Gallatin County Planning Department, 311 W. Main St., Room 108, Bozeman, MT 59715. 

· Email questions or comments to envision@gallatin.mt.gov or call (406) 582-3130. 

Links for virtual participation are available on the Planning Department and County Commission websites.