BCPOA commissioned the following analysis of the June 13 version of the proposed Short Term / Accessory Dwelling rental amendment from Erin Arnold, former deputy county attorney for planning matters.

A few things have changed in the latest version, but many of the issues remain.

The Planning Department has posted Staff Reports for the revised Short Term Rental/Accessory Dwelling Rental amendment proposed by the BC Property Rights Coalition. Copies follow below. The hearing will be on Dec. 12th, and the agenda is posted at https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/8ab2ba61-929f-4704-b2bc-460786bbb44b

The first document is the revised amendment itself, with analysis by planning staff, as well as the letter of submission from the coalition and a lot of historical material. The second document is the staff response to the proposal to continue this application for a few more months, which they oppose.

Normally comment should be directed to planning@gallatin.mt.gov, but in this instance you can send your letter straight to the Planning Director, at

<Sean.OCallaghan@gallatin.mt.gov>