This is a zone change that will amend Section 27-1401 through 27-1424 of the Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC) to correct reference errors and amend sections regulating signage for assembly uses in residential zones. The existing code has numerous small reference errors and issues with regulating signage for churches, schools, and similar assembly uses and needs to be updated. 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 #889 on a 4-0 vote.