Staff recommends the City Council receive this informational update on the implementation of the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MCA Title 76, Chapter 25) through Billings 2045. The Billings2045 consultant team will provide an overview of the Community Planning Week activities from April 6 through April 9. No formal action is requested at this time. 

In 2023, the Montana State Legislature passed Senate Bill 382, the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA), codified in Title 76, Chapter 25 of the Montana Code Annotated. The intent of the Act is to provide a comprehensive land use planning system that promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Montana. The Act outlines that a municipality with a population at or exceeding 5,000 located within a county with a population at or exceeding 70,000 in the most recent decennial census shall comply with the provisions. The Montana Land Use Planning Act mandates that municipalities develop and implement a Land Use Plan and Future Land Use Map (Billings 2045) to guide future development. Billings 2045 will serve as a comprehensive plan that addresses land use, economic development, housing, public services, and natural resources.

At this meeting, the Billings2045 consultant team will provide an overview of the Community Planning Week activities from April 6 through April 9.

In 2023, the Montana State Legislature passed Senate Bill 382, the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA), codified in Title 76, Chapter 25 of the Montana Code Annotated. The intent of the Act is to provide a comprehensive land use planning system that promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Montana. The Act outlines that a municipality with a population at or exceeding 5,000 located within a county with a population at or exceeding 70,000 in the most recent decennial census shall comply with the provisions. The Montana Land Use Planning Act mandates that municipalities develop and implement a Land Use Plan and Future Land Use Map (Billings 2045) to guide future development. Billings 2045 will serve as a comprehensive plan that addresses land use, economic development, housing, public services, and natural resources.

At this meeting, the Billings2045 consultant team will provide an overview of the Community Planning Week activities from April 6 through April 9. Activities include:

• Monday April 6th - City Council Meeting at 5:30 at City Hall in the Council Chambers on the 5th floor (316 N 26th St)
• Tuesday April 7th -
  • Oasis in the Heights from 12 PM to 1:30 PM (543 Aronson Ave)
  • MSUB City College from 5:30 PM to 7 PM (3803 Central Ave, Health Sciences Building)
• Wednesday April 8th -
  • City Council Chambers from 12 PM to 1:30 PM at City Hall on the 5th floor (316 N 26th St)•    
  • Newman Elementary School from 5:30 PM to 7 PM (605 S Billings Blvd)
• Thursday, April 9, Open House regarding the Heights Neighborhood Plan - Oasis in the Heights from 5pm -7pm. This meeting will be specific to the Heights Neighborhood Plan. 

There are no fiscal impacts associated with this item at this time. This special session is informational only and does not involve budgetary commitments.

No formal alternatives are presented, as no action is being requested of City Council. This item is intended to provide an update as implementation of the Montana Land Use Planning Act and Billings 2045 continues.