Council seeks to revise street maintenance fee structure for businesses
Belgrade's City Council is reconsidering how it charges property owners for street maintenance, concerned that a proposed fee hike on commercial properties could drive businesses to neighboring communities. Staff will develop alternative rate scenarios, including a possible increase on residential properties.
Regional Parks Trails and Recreation DistrictParks District approves $1.1 million budget with land acquisition reserve
The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District unanimously approved its fiscal year 2027 budget on June 4th, setting aside $250,000 for potential debt service on a $6 million land purchase. The district is negotiating with the DNRC to acquire regional parkland and exploring a cost-share arrangement with Public Works.
Interim Planning Board
3 articlesBelgrade Planning Board unanimously backs land use plan ahead of state deadline
The Interim Planning Commission approved the City of Belgrade Land Use Plan, Future Land Use Map, and updated subdivision regulations on April 27th to meet a May 17th Montana Land Use Planning Act compliance deadline. The documents now advance to City Council for final approval.
Planning board reviews new streamlined subdivision regulations for developments
The Interim Planning Commission discussed draft regulations required under Montana's new Land Use Planning Act, which centralizes approval authority with a planning administrator and exempts smaller projects from full review. Public comment periods are scheduled for mid-April before the commission makes its recommendation.
Belgrade Planning Board advances revised land use vision emphasizing community identity
The Interim Planning Board reviewed a revised Land Use Plan incorporating feedback from over 850 community responses, introducing new zoning classifications and projecting 4,000 new housing units by 2045. A special workshop on subdivisions is scheduled for April 8th.