76-2-201. County zoning authorized. (1) For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare, a board of county commissioners that has adopted a growth policy pursuant to chapter 1 is authorized to adopt zoning regulations for all or parts of the jurisdictional area in accordance with the provisions of this part.
(2) For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare, a board of county commissioners that adopted a master plan pursuant to Title 76, chapter 1, before October 1, 1999, may, until October 1, 2006, adopt or revise zoning regulations that are consistent with the master plan.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 246, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 16-4701; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 582, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 87, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 599, L. 2003.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 76. Land Resources and Use
Chapter 2. Planning and Zoning
76-2-201. County zoning authorized
76-2-202. Establishment of zoning districts -- regulations
76-2-203. Criteria and guidelines for zoning regulations
76-2-204. Role of planning boards
76-2-205. Procedure for adoption of regulations and boundaries
76-2-206. Interim zoning district or regulation
76-2-208. Continuation of nonconforming uses
76-2-209. Effect on natural resources
76-2-210. Enforcement of zoning provisions
76-2-211. Violations and penalties
76-2-212. Minimum lot size restrictions
76-2-213. through 76-2-215 reserved
76-2-216. Wholly surrounded county property -- change of use -- hearing
76-2-217. through 76-2-219 reserved
76-2-220. Zoning commission -- appointment -- duties
76-2-222. Membership and term of board members -- vacancies
76-2-223. Powers of board of adjustment
76-2-224. Vote needed for board action
76-2-225. Public access to board activities
76-2-226. Appeals to board of adjustment
76-2-228. Awarding of costs upon appeal from board decision
76-2-229. Referendum to terminate zoning district