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In 2023, the Montana State Legislature passed the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA), which overhauled laws around land use that apply to cities of a certain size. MLUPA defined the level of public participation that is required when cities adopt, amend, or update their land use plan or associated regulations and plans. It requires cities to provide “continuous public participation” and to adopt a public participation plan that demonstrates the City’s compliance with these requirements.
The City of Bozeman adopted an Engagement Framework in 2021 to guide how City staff, leadership, and the community can contribute to decision-making processes in our city. After five years of implementing this framework and the Engage Bozeman hub for engagement projects, it is an opportune time to update the City’s engagement framework to reflect both lessons learned and new statutory requirements stemming from MLUPA.
In 2023, the Montana State Legislature passed the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA), which overhauled laws around land use that apply to cities of a certain size. MLUPA defined the level of public participation that is required when cities adopt, amend, or update their land use plan or associated regulations and plans. It requires cities to provide “continuous public participation” and to adopt a public participation plan that demonstrates the City’s compliance with these requirements.
The City of Bozeman adopted an Engagement Framework in 2021 to guide how City staff, leadership, and the community can contribute to decision-making processes in our city. After five years of implementing this framework and the Engage Bozeman hub for engagement projects, it is an opportune time to update the City’s engagement framework to reflect both lessons learned and new statutory requirements stemming from MLUPA.
MLUPA has been a hot button topic over the last few years and we’re here to talk about it directly. Join us for an MLUPA Lunch and Learn Webinar on June 4 from noon to 1:00pm. Whether you’re just starting to learn about planning in the city or have been actively involved over the years with the UDC, this webinar is for you! We’ll talk about what this law means for public participation and all things land use. Come ready to learn and ask your questions!
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MLUPA has been a hot button topic over the last few years and we’re here to talk about it directly. Join us for an MLUPA Lunch and Learn Webinar on June 4 from noon to 1:00pm. Whether you’re just starting to learn about planning in the city or have been actively involved over the years with the UDC, this webinar is for you! We’ll talk about what this law means for public participation and all things land use. Come ready to learn and ask your questions!
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We want to hear from you! We've created a survey to collect your input on communications and engagement. Please aim to complete the survey by June 15 at noon.
We'll be using this forum to share updates and will monitor posts for comments/feedback from you all. Please feel free to comment!
We want to hear from you! We've created a survey to collect your input on communications and engagement. Please aim to complete the survey by June 15 at noon.
Engagement Framework Update is currently at this stage
Commission to approve Community Engagement Plan, create engagement and informational materials for tabling events, create a mailer to increase awareness of both the Engage Bozeman Platform and this project, as well as encourage input.
May-June: Community Engagement & Meet with Staff
this is an upcoming stage for Engagement Framework Update
Meetings with key staff and departments (e.g., Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Transportation), tabling events, work sessions with Community Development Board, INC, and City Commission.
July: Community Engagement Report & Document Drafting
this is an upcoming stage for Engagement Framework Update
Compile feedback from community engagement events, survey, and Engage Bozeman comments section. Draft Engagement Framework and Template and review with the Community Development department; presentations at Community Development Board and INC.
