Planning and zoning was adopted in the town in July of 1983. A zoning map was adopted on July 1, 1983. It is the intent that all territory which may hereafter be annexed to the town shall be considered to be in a similar or nearest classification as designated by this map. However, the town council shall determine the appropriate zoning for land that is to be annexed to the town, but shall request a recommendation from the town zoning and planning board.

(Ord. No. 154, § 6, 1-8-2015)

The provisions of MCA title 7, chapter 2 shall be the basis for annexation.

(Ord. No. 154, § 6, 1-8-2015)

For any properties proposed to be annexed to the town, or for proposed subdivisions and new development within the present town boundaries, the town shall require the following to be provided by the developer, provided that, in the town's extended zoning area, only subsections (11) through (19) apply:

(1)

All water and sewer mainlines shall be installed in accordance with the said plat and the same must be engineered, constructed and installed to the specifications of the state department of health and the town, and approval of such specifications of both the state board of health and the town must be given prior to installation.

(2)

At the time of installation of water and sewer lines, the developers shall install connections to both such utilities for each building site with the connections ending two feet inside the property line, and at that point, the water line shall be capped for future connection.

(3)

Upon completion of the water and sewer mains as herein provided and after inspection of the same, the water and sewer mains shall become the property of the town and the town shall assume responsibility for maintenance and upkeep.

(4)

Water meters shall be installed for each building within the development by the builder. Meters and installation shall meet town engineering specifications.

(5)

The developers shall install fire hydrants as required by the town and town fire department.

(6)

It shall be the obligation of the developer or his engineer to require the installation of utilities to conform to the town specifications, both as to location and equipment.

(7)

All building within the proposed annexation area or subdivision shall follow the building codes in effect in the town.

(8)

Street lighting is required. The developer will create a street lighting district to provide for maintenance and operation of the streetlights. All buildings shall be shielded to prevent glare into the night sky.

(9)

A performance bond, equal to the cost of the project development and a written agreement with the town, shall be required.

(10)

Any building condemned by the building inspector must be removed prior to annexation.

(11)

The developer shall construct paved streets with curb, gutter and sidewalks. Streets shall be paved curb-to-curb; usual street right-of-way requirements are 60 feet. The same shall be completed before any construction can begin. A variety of town council-approved design options are specified in the town's street master plan. Final design requires approval of the town council with recommendation from the planning board.

(12)

Street construction shall also include installation of storm sewers adequate to drain surface water according to engineer specifications.

(13)

Sidewalks shall be no less than 48 inches wide. Sidewalks wider than 48 inches may be required by the town council upon finding that such width is required due to existing or anticipated pedestrian traffic. All sidewalk construction shall meet the requirements and guidelines of the American with Disabilities Act.

(14)

All utilities shall be underground.

(15)

The provisions of MCA 76-3-621 will be followed as to park land dedication.

(16)

Outside town limits, the developer shall designate easements for current and/or future extensions of public water and sewer as specified in the town-approved water and sewer master plan for the town growth area.

(17)

Outside town limits, the final plat of new subdivisions with lots of one acre or larger shall show potential lot split lines.

(18)

Outside town limits, the developer shall designate easements for current and/or future extensions of streets and roads as specified in the town-approved street master plan for the town growth areas.

(19)

At the time of applying for annexation and/or subdivision review, the owner must submit as part of the application a current title report, issued no earlier the 30 days prior to the date of application, on the property to be annexed or subdivided. The title report must be issued by a title company authorized to do business in the county. The title report must show vesting, a complete legal description of the lands to be subdivided and all encumbrances of record. This requirement is additional to the requirement under state law that the owner submit a current title report at the time of final plat review.

(Res. No. 168, §§ 16.120.010—16.20.030, 3-26-2001; Ord. of 1-8-2007(1); Ord. No. 154, § 6, 1-8-2015)

All proposed subdivision plats, amended plats and annexation requests shall be submitted to the zoning administrator for review in accordance with MCA title 76, chapter 3, et. al, chapter 11 of this Code (Floods) and established town procedures. Only after the zoning administrator has officially notified all parties that plans are complete and in conformance to all applicable state statutes and town ordinances, shall the town planning and zoning board, within time limits as specified by state statute:

(1)

Review the plans and all recommendations from town employees and officials.

(2)

Meet with the developer and his/her representatives at a regularly scheduled meeting of the board.

(3)

By majority vote of the board, forward to the town council the recommendation to approve, approve with conditions or deny.

(4)

The town council will then set the appropriate date for a public hearing and approval.

(Res. No. 168, § 16.120.040, 3-26-2001; Ord. of 1-8-2007(1); Ord. No. 154, § 6, 1-8-2015)