Building our Future Together - Development Code Update

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The City Commission has restarted engagement and work on this project. See the News Feed for updates.

Updated draft text as of Oct 29, 2024

Updated Draft zoning map reflecting updated text draft


This project is all about implementing the vision and goals established in our city’s guiding documents such as the 2020 Community Plan (aka Growth Policy), the Climate Plan, and strategic priorities like affordable housing.

These broad visions, goals, and priorities are implemented through the Unified Development Code or “UDC” or “the code.” The UDC sets forth regulations around what kinds of development can occur in which areas through development standards and zoning districts.

The goal for this engagement effort is to consult the community on how to improve usability of the UDC and how the regulations in the UDC can help us accommodate growth while meeting community goals in our Community Plan, Climate Plan and others.

Throughout the project residents, developers, builders, and the community at large will be consulted on specific topics relevant to how different people interact with the code. Specific focus areas will be:

  • Formatting, organization of the UDC

  • Zoning Districts

  • Sustainability

  • Parking

  • Transportation

This project page will be the place to go for updates on how to engage in person, virtually, or on your own time. You can subscribe to email updates specific to this project by clicking “Follow Project” on the right hand side of this page. We're glad you're here!

The City Commission has restarted engagement and work on this project. See the News Feed for updates.

Updated draft text as of Oct 29, 2024

Updated Draft zoning map reflecting updated text draft


This project is all about implementing the vision and goals established in our city’s guiding documents such as the 2020 Community Plan (aka Growth Policy), the Climate Plan, and strategic priorities like affordable housing.

These broad visions, goals, and priorities are implemented through the Unified Development Code or “UDC” or “the code.” The UDC sets forth regulations around what kinds of development can occur in which areas through development standards and zoning districts.

The goal for this engagement effort is to consult the community on how to improve usability of the UDC and how the regulations in the UDC can help us accommodate growth while meeting community goals in our Community Plan, Climate Plan and others.

Throughout the project residents, developers, builders, and the community at large will be consulted on specific topics relevant to how different people interact with the code. Specific focus areas will be:

  • Formatting, organization of the UDC

  • Zoning Districts

  • Sustainability

  • Parking

  • Transportation

This project page will be the place to go for updates on how to engage in person, virtually, or on your own time. You can subscribe to email updates specific to this project by clicking “Follow Project” on the right hand side of this page. We're glad you're here!

  • Upcoming Open Houses!

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    A new development code is taking shape! Join the City of Bozeman Community Development staff and the Code Studio project team at an upcoming Open House to get acquainted with the proposed layout, new zoning districts & map, transition standards, as well as the upcoming adoption process and schedule.

    • Aug 23rd – 1705 Vaquero Way (Fire Station 3) Community Room, 5:30-7:30pm
    • Aug 24th – City Commission room, 121 N. Rouse Ave, 11:30-1:30pm
    • Aug 28th – Virtual: Click here to join the meeting, 6:00-7:00pm


    Over the next few months, you can leave your official comments:


    The code adoption process will formally begin next month with a public hearing by the Community Development Board, followed by the City Commission, with meeting dates available on the city's website. The project team will poste information about those meetings on the project website as well, so be sure to check back often.


    For general questions about the project or specific items in the draft code, please visit the "Questions" tab on this project website, where the project team will do their best to provide clarification. Please note that while questions submitted via this Engage.Bozeman site will be monitored, these questions will not be considered official public comment.

  • Final Engagement Report Available Now!

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    As the UDC project approaches the public review and adoption process beginning next month, the project team has prepared a summary of their engagement efforts over the course of the UDC update. This report, available as a pdf at the link below, analyzes the hundreds of comments received at in-person and virtual engagement opportunities throughout the fall of 2022 and spring of 2023.


    Click here to view the UDC project engagement report


    The draft updated UDC will be released for public review in early August, with multiple public sessions scheduled throughout the summer and fall. After a period of public review, the formal adoption process will begin in September, with the goal of adopting the updated code before the end of the year. Links to virtual meetings and information about in-person sessions will be posted on this site in advance, so be sure to check back here often. Thank you for staying involved!


  • Want to Learn More?

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    Are you curious about the UDC project team's past community engagement efforts? Do you want to revisit engagement materials, or just learn more about the various topics the project will touch on?

    The project team has added digital versions of all past engagement materials and informational pamphlets to the project site, under the "Presentation Materials" heading on the sidebar.

    Estos materiales también están disponibles en español - mire al lado derecho de la página, titulado "Folletos de Participación".

  • Online Engagement Activities Closed - Stay Tuned!

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    Thank you all for your feedback and participation over the last several months! While the UDC online engagement surveys are now closed, the project team will stay busy analyzing responses and continuing to draft the code - and you can continue to provide your input and participate in the process.

    The project team aims to have a draft of the updated UDC released for public review in July. At that point, the City Commission, advisory boards, and members of the public will have the opportunity to review the draft code and engagement summary, and provide guidance to the project team as they refine their work.

    The adoption process will take place over the summer and fall of this year, and will include multiple Code Connect webinars, public meetings of the Commission and advisory boards, plus an open house in August to kick off the next phase of the UDC update. The formal review and adoption process at the advisory boards and City Commission will begin in September/October, with the goal of reaching adoption before the end of the year.

    Continue to check back on this page often for notice of these meetings, engagement events, and to review the draft code.



  • Reminder: Online Engagement Activity Closing Soon

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    Surveys will close after next Wednesday, May 31, so be sure to read up and share your responses soon!

    As part of the ongoing Development Code Update, we are continuing to gather community input on the topics that City Commission has provided broad direction on. Check out the pamphlets at bozeman-code.net and provide feedback on the topics that matter most to you - including those shown above and more!

    We're also looking to hear from folks who live in apartment buildings about private outdoor spaces. The City requires developers to provide individual or shared areas so apartment residents have a place to recreate or relax. These spaces come in a number of configurations and may include a porch, balcony, gym, playground, or other common space inside or outside. Share you thoughts in the survey (external link)!

    Your input will help inform the draft code that addresses each topic. Code drafts will then be considered again by the Community Development Board and City Commission throughout the spring and summer as we move toward adoption of the UDC at the end of the year.


  • New Engagement Materials!

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    Another new set of pamphlets has been added to our online engagement activity! New topics include Vehicle Parking and Bike Parking. We are continuing to gather community input on the topics that City Commission has provided broad direction on. Check out the new pamphlets at bozeman-code.net and provide feedback on the topics that matter most to you - including those shown above and more!

    We're also looking to hear from folks who live in apartment buildings about private outdoor spaces. The City requires developers to provide individual or shared areas so apartment residents have a place to recreate or relax. These spaces come in a number of configurations and may include a porch, balcony, gym, playground, or other common space inside or outside. Share you thoughts in the survey (external link)!

    Your input will help inform the draft code that addresses each topic. Code drafts will then be considered again by the Community Development Board and City Commission throughout the spring and summer as we move toward adoption of the UDC at the end of the year.

    As a reminder, surveys will close after May 31, so be sure to read up and share your responses soon!

  • Reminder: May 1 CDB Meeting Recording Available

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    The UDC Update project team had a very productive work session with the city's Community Development Board this Monday, May 1st, focused on the following topics:

    • Parking regulations
    • Residential zoning district metrics
    • Converting some B-2 districts to B-2M

    To see the recording of the meeting: click this link.

    To see the team's presentation slides:



  • Reminder: Code Connect THIS THURSDAY, 4/20

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    Join us at the next Code Connect meeting this Thursday, April 20th! The project team will recap our Parking and Transportation-related work sessions with the City Commission and Community Development Board, discuss progress on code drafting, and answer questions about the project.

    Code Connect meetings will take place roughly every other month throughout the course of the project, to inform the community about the project and gather input on proposed approaches.


    Topic: Parking and Transportation

    Date and Time: Thursday, April 20 at 6:00 PM MT

    Meeting ID: 821 0945 2214

  • Code Connect Webinar #4 - Thursday, April 20

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    Join us at the next Code Connect meeting on Thursday, April 20th! The project team will recap our Parking and Transportation-related work sessions with the City Commission and Community Development Board, discuss progress on code drafting, and answer questions about the project. Code Connect meetings will take place every other month throughout the course of the project, to inform the community about the project and gather input on proposed approaches.

    Topic: Parking and Transportation

    Date and Time: Thursday, April 20 at 6:00 PM MT

    Meeting ID: 821 0945 2214

  • Community Development Board Work Session - Monday 4/17

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    Join the project team next Monday, April 17th, for a virtual work session with the Community Development Board. This discussion will focus on refining the approach to parking and transportation regulations in the new UDC, based on broader guidance from the City Commission in past sessions.


    You can find the related materials, agenda, and the link to join the meeting online at the city’s website (link). We’ll post a summary of the meeting as well as presentation slides to this site shortly after the session. Thank you for staying engaged, and remember to join the fourth Code Connect session next Thursday, April 20th for another progress update!

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