Montana § 76-2-212 - Minimum Lot Size Restrictions
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 76-2-212 — Minimum Lot Size Restrictions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-2-212. Minimum Lot Size Restrictions
Minimum lot size restrictions. A board of county commissioners may not adopt zoning regulations under this part that require minimum lot sizes in an area zoned for residential use unless: (1) the zoning regulation requiring minimum lot sizes is applied to land that is within 3 miles of the limits of an incorporated municipality; or (2) the county has adopted a land use map in its growth policy pursuant to 76-1-601 (5) that sets forth projected population densities and recommended minimum lot sizes.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 76-2-212 cover?
Section 76-2-212 ("Minimum Lot Size Restrictions") 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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