c.Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2025-53 concerning a request to amend the Title XII Zoning Ordinance, Section 12-3-302, "C1" General Commercial, Section 12-3-303 "C2" Interstate Commercial, Section 12-5-108 "Short-Term Rentals," and Section 12-6-100 "Definitions" to permit short-term rentals in existing single-family detached residences in C1 and C2 zoning districts and clarify the applicable regulations. MCA-25-0010.(Scott McDonald, Director of Development Services)S

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

7.c.Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider adoption of Ordinance O2025-53 concerning a request to amend the Title XII Zoning Ordinance, Section 12-3-302, "C1" General Commercial, Section 12-3-303 "C2" Interstate Commercial, Section 12-5-108 "Short-Term Rentals," and Section 12-6-100 "Definitions" to permit short-term rentals in existing single-family detached residences in C1 and C2 zoning districts and clarify the applicable regulations. MCA-25-0010.(Scott McDonald, Director of Development Services)Suggested Action:Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment.At their December 10, 2025, regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).