The Bozeman Brief
Your shortcut to Bozeman city government — AI-powered recaps of every commission and advisory board meeting. The easiest way to keep up with what's happening in Bozeman city government.
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City Commission — August 25, 2026 (opens the original)
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The Bozeman City Commission revisited two contentious pieces of the Unified Development Code in an extended work session: the maximum height allowed in the downtown B-3 district and zone edge transition standards. Commissioners split on height, with three supporting the existing 90-foot limit and two favoring a lower cap, while directing staff to develop setback and step-back options and add new transition requirements.
City Commission — August 18, 2026 (opens the original)
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The City Commission adopts fiscal year 2027 property tax mill levies at the statutory maximum, approves utility rate increases tied to the $84 million shops complex project, and raises four special assessment districts. Commissioner Sweeney votes no on all assessments, citing equity concerns about the 15,000-square-foot residential cap. The commission also amends the strategic plan to prioritize transportation safety.
City Commission — September 1, 2026 (opens the original)
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The Bozeman City Commission voted unanimously to streamline wetland code requirements by removing two submittal documents from the development review process. Commissioners also signaled interest in future discussions about when wetland delineation reports should be due and explored potential updates to wetland replacement ratios.
City Commission — August 4, 2026 (opens the original)
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The August 4th, 2026 Bozeman City Commission meeting featured an extensive housing work session where commissioners debated affordable housing strategies, from pre-approved building plans to local option sales taxes. The commission also reviewed results from the National Community Survey, heard updates on homelessness trends showing the first decline since the pandemic, and approved the city's third-year CDBG action plan totaling $355,712 in federal funding.
City Commission — July 28, 2026 (opens the original)
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The Bozeman City Commission held a lengthy work session on the future of historic preservation, debating whether the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District is the right tool for protecting neighborhood character or if landmark districts offer a better approach. The meeting also featured a mid-process update on the Urban Forest Management Plan and several board appointments.
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