NCOD Design Guidelines Update

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The Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) has been in place since 1991 and contains over 4000 properties and nine National Register Historic Districts located in and around Bozeman's historic downtown core. The NCOD was created to stimulate the restoration and rehabilitation of structures while also inviting new construction that enhances the character and function of the area. The Bozeman Guidelines for Historic Preservation and the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) were originally adopted in 2006 and has a minor update in 2015.

This project aims to update the design guidelines to consider current best practices in historic preservation, respond to community goals and values, and support the ongoing Local Landmark Project.

This project page will serve as your go-to resource for updates on how to engage in person, virtually, or at your convenience. You can stay informed by subscribing to email updates specific to this project by subscribing on the right-hand side of this page. We appreciate your active participation and involvement in this important endeavor!

The Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) has been in place since 1991 and contains over 4000 properties and nine National Register Historic Districts located in and around Bozeman's historic downtown core. The NCOD was created to stimulate the restoration and rehabilitation of structures while also inviting new construction that enhances the character and function of the area. The Bozeman Guidelines for Historic Preservation and the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) were originally adopted in 2006 and has a minor update in 2015.

This project aims to update the design guidelines to consider current best practices in historic preservation, respond to community goals and values, and support the ongoing Local Landmark Project.

This project page will serve as your go-to resource for updates on how to engage in person, virtually, or at your convenience. You can stay informed by subscribing to email updates specific to this project by subscribing on the right-hand side of this page. We appreciate your active participation and involvement in this important endeavor!

  • Community Open House on April 13

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    Have thoughts on development, historic preservation, or community character in Bozeman’s historic downtown and surrounding neighborhoods? We’re updating the way the City regulates building design in the area, also called the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District or NCOD.

    Join us for a Community Open House to share your experiences, ideas, and priorities for the future of the NCOD. Stop by the Bozeman Event Space (14 S. Tracy Ave.) on Monday, April 13 between 6pm-8pm to participate in interactive activities, including mapping exercises and discussion boards focused on what’s working well, and what could be improved.

  • Community Engagement Plan Adopted

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    Gathering input from the public is a large component of the NCOD Design Guidelines update and requires a community engagement plan to be adopted by the City Commission. The Historic Preservation Advisory Board provided input at their February 18 meeting and recommended approval to the CIty Commission. The City Commission adopted the Community Engagement Plan on March 10, 2026.

    Public feedback and community input are key to the project's success and will be incorporated throughout the process. You can view the full Community Engagement Plan here.

Page last updated: 31 Mar 2026, 03:02 PM