We are deeply grateful to all who participated in the development and finalization of the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and Housing Strategy. Thank you for the time you spent reviewing project materials, providing feedback, both positive and critical, spreading the word, and writing or delivering public comment. This was a true community effort that would not have come to fruition without public participation!

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FLUM and HS Final Document Links

See the final version of the adopted FLUM integrated into the Growth Policy here

The FLUM interactive story map, showing the process used to create the FLUM and the map itself, is here

See the final version of the adopted Housing Strategy here

A guide to changes made throughout the Growth Policy to include the FLUM can be found here

Check out other County adopted plans here

The Land Use Profile, containing information about a variety of existing conditions in the County, is available here

About the Projects

In October 2023, Gallatin County initiated a process to create a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and Housing Strategy (HS). The Envision Gallatin Land Use and Housing Strategy (Land Use and Housing Strategy) process is being led by the Gallatin County Department of Planning and Community Development, with support from a consulting team, and a local Steering Committee. Key objectives for the project are to:

• Build on what’s been done. The 2021 Growth Policy established an overarching vision and priorities for future land use in Gallatin County, and the County has adopted numerous area and neighborhood plans for many of its rural/unincorporated communities. This effort will focus on the implementation of adopted plans and policies through the FLUM and HS, as well as the identification of potential gaps or inconsistencies for future consideration.
• Document housing gaps and needs and define a role for the County in housing. Using the Gallatin County Regional Housing Strategy (2021) as a foundation, this effort will assess in more detail housing needs and opportunities specific to the unincorporated areas of Gallatin County. Key findings will be used to inform the creation of the FLUM and HS.
• Foster continued collaboration within Gallatin County and the broader region. There are many public and private stakeholder groups actively working on land use and housing issues in the region. This effort seeks to leverage the collective knowledge, experience, and roles of these diverse groups with a specific focus on identifying steps that Gallatin County can take to help implement regional priorities.
• Establish a foundation for future updates to the County’s zoning regulations. The FLUM that emerges from this effort will help inform future area and neighborhood plans, requests for new zoning, and potential changes to existing zoning.

For more detailed information about the scope of the project, see the Future Land Use & Housing Strategy Project Scope.

Questions?

Questions can be submitted via email to Envision@gallatin.mt.gov or call the Planning Department at 406-582-3130

Past Hearings

December 10th at 9:00 AM: The County Commission held a public hearing on a resolution to adopt FLUM as an amendment to the Growth Policy. After considering the project materials and public comment the Commission voted to adopt the FLUM, 3:0.

A recording of the hearing as well as the staff report and attached exhibits can be found here

November 26th at 9:00 AM: The County Commission voted on a resolution to adopt the Housing Strategy and a resolution of intent to adopt the FLUM. The Planning Department responded to questions and concerns raised at the Planning Board hearing and in public comment. The Commision voted to adopt both resolutions, 3:0.

A recording of the hearing as well as the staff report and attached exhibits can be found here

November 19th at 6:00 PM: The Planning Board held a public hearing to consider their recommendation on the FLUM to the County Commission. The Planning Board voted to recommend against the resolution to adopt the FLUM, 1:3.

A recording of the hearing as well as the staff report and attached exhibits can be found here

Don't see what you're looking for? Check out the content below for additional information, including previously completed project steps, public comment, outreach summaries, and slides from FLUM/Housing Strategy hearings and events.

Other Project Documents