Bozeman Planning • Unified Development Code BOZEMAN’S NEW UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE On December 16, 2025, the Bozeman City Commission adopted Ordinance 2151, replacing Chapter 38 of the municipal code with a new framework for land use, zoning, and development across the city. Effective February 1, 2026. 2,000+ Community Responses 24 Amendments Adopted 90 ft Max

Located near Bozeman’s historic Main Street, the master-planned North Central District encompasses 4 city blocks(5 acres) and up to 11 new buildings. The location is between North Wilson Ave, North Tracy Ave, West Lamme Street, and West Villard Street. This exciting Bozeman development creates a residential, office, retail, restaurant, hospitality and innovation hub, breathing new

The purpose of this article is to help prospective buyers of property in Montana determine if any water rights go with the land. This guide will not make you an expert on Bozeman Water Rights. It should provide you with some basic information when looking at property with water rights. The State of Montana owns

Bozeman could face a water shortage in the coming years, and in July of 2021 Bozeman declared “Stage 2” drought restrictions. There are several factors leading to Bozeman’s Water Shortage including population growth, and climate. Bozeman is the fastest-growing city for its size in the United States according to the U.S. Census Bureau. According to

Real Estate Investors are frequently looking for short term rentals to purchase in Bozeman. Bozeman is a popular vacation destination for skiing, fishing, hiking and exploring Yellowstone National Park. There is strong demand for Short Term Rentals in Bozeman. There are currently over 700 properties listed on Airbnb, VRBO, etc, for the Bozeman area. Many

Bozeman, Montana is a city of dog lovers, and the city’s dog parks are a testament to that love. There are 9 off-leash dog parks in Bozeman, many are adjacent to Bozeman Parks. Bozeman Dog Parks Snowfill. Snowfill Recreation Area is the largest dog park in Bozeman, offering a spectacular 37-acre off-leash dog park with

The Montana Stream Access Law says that anglers, floaters and other recreationists in Montana have full use of most natural waterways between the high-water marks for fishing and floating, along with swimming and other river or stream-related activities. In 1984, the Montana Supreme Court held that the streambed of any river or stream that has

The East Gallatin River flows 42 miles (68 km) in a northwesterly direction through the Gallatin Valley. Rising from the confluence of Rocky Creek and several other small streams, the East Gallatin begins about one mile (1.6 km) east of Downtown Bozeman, Montana. The river joins the main stem of the Gallatin River 2.3 miles

Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) issued updated floodplain maps for Bozeman and other areas of Southwest Montana. The update floodplain maps redefined the 500 year and 100 year floodplains for many areas. The maps, which are digitized, replaced the old hard copies drawn in the 1980’s with newer, more accurate information. Bozeman has its own floodplain

Is Bozeman In A Housing Bubble We are frequently asked this question and it is a common concern among buyers. Looking at the Median Price, and Price Per Square Foot charts in the Real Estate Market Reports in our Data Center it is easy to come to the conclusion that Bozeman is in a housing