Civic Issues

Topics getting the most attention in Bozeman public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.

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2 issues in zoning with medium priority

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Tiered Creek Setbacks and Development Rights

Staff want the board's help designing a tiered system of creek setbacks — replacing the flat 75-foot rule — plus averaging of setback distances and possible transfer or purchase of development rights. Board members pushed for clear-eyed treatment of downtown parcels and fairness to landowners north of downtown.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026

MediumZoning

Data Center Code Readiness

Staff say Bozeman's review process is mostly ready for data centers, but the code lacks standards for the continuous, penetrating noise they produce and for small modular nuclear reactors some operators bring as their own power.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026