Montana § 76-2-201 - County Zoning Authorized
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 76-2-201 — County Zoning Authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-2-201. County Zoning Authorized
County zoning authorized. (1) For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare, a board of county commissioners that has adopted a growth policy pursuant to chapter 1 is authorized to adopt zoning regulations for all or parts of the jurisdictional area in accordance with the provisions of this part. (2) For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare, a board of county commissioners that adopted a master plan pursuant to Title 76, chapter 1, before October 1, 1999, may, until October 1, 2006, adopt or revise zoning regulations that are consistent with the master plan.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 76-2-201
What does Montana Code Annotated § 76-2-201 cover?
Section 76-2-201 ("County Zoning Authorized") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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