This is a zone change that will amend Section 27-310 of the Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC) to create two subsections that regulate detached accessory buildings in residential zones. The existing code has a single subsection that applies inside and outside the city limits. The proposed amendment will separate the requirements for construction inside the city limits from the requirements outside the city limits. The City Zoning Commission initiated this amendment on February 7, 2012. The Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on March 6, 2012, and is forwarding a recommendation of approval on a 4-0 vote. The City Council conducted a public hearing on March 26, 2012, and approved the text amendment on 1st reading.

The City Council may:
1. Approve the zone change
2. Deny the zone change
3. Allow withdrawal of the zone change
4. Delay action for up to thirty (30) days

There should be no financial impact to the city from the proposed zone change.

The Zoning Commission is recommending approval of Zone Change #888 on a 4-0 vote.