[Ord. No. 777 §26-71, 3-23-1994; Ord.
No. 22-16, 8-18-2022]
A.
Notwithstanding the general purpose of this Chapter as defined in Section 400.020, the City of Billings is hereby divided into zoning districts in order: to prevent the overcrowding of the land; to provide adequate light and air; to facilitate adequate provisions of facilities for transportation, utilities and other public requirements to secure public safety; to promote a more compatible relationship of land uses within the City; to promote the orderly development of the City in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan; and to effectuate the use of other accepted purposes of zoning.
B.
For
the purposes of the regulations, the City of Billings is divided into
the following categories of zoning districts.
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"A-1"
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Agricultural District
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"R-1L"
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Low Density Single-Family Residential District (12K)
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"R-1M"
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Medium Density Single-Family Residential District (10K)
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"R-1H"
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High Density Single-Family Residential District (8K)
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"R-2"
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Two-Family Residential District
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"R-3"
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Multi-Family Residential District
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"C-1"
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General Commercial District
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"C-2"
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Central Business District
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"M-1"
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Industrial District
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[Ord. No. 777 §26-72, 3-23-1994; Ord.
No. 19-07, 5-16-2019; Ord. No. 22-31, 9-15-2022]
A.
Any petition for annexation shall state the intended land use and zoning classification of the territory to be annexed. The City shall designate the zoning of the property at the time of annexation, based on the anticipated use that corresponds with the most applicable district, as outlined in Article IX, Zoning Districts — Permissible Uses, subject to the following exceptions:
1.
Properties annexed that will be subsequently subdivided for residential
development shall be annexed and classified at "R1-L," Low Density
Single-Family Residential; or
2.
The Board of Aldermen may refer petitions for annexation to the Planning
and Zoning Commission for consideration and determination of an alternative
zoning classification. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider
factors beyond use, such as:
a.
The inclusion of amenities in the proposed development, such as street
trees, trails, expanded sidewalk system and decorative streetlights.
b.
A creative subdivision design utilizing curvilinear streets, stormwater
management, and off-site improvements.
c.
Architectural design standards, covenants and other design commitments
that will ensure quality design and construction.
[Ord. No. 777 §26-73, 3-23-1994]
A.
There
shall be a map known and designated as the Official Zoning Map which
shall show all the boundaries of all zoning districts within the City
limits. This map shall be kept in the office of the City Clerk.
B.
The Official Zoning Map is incorporated herein by reference. Amendments to this map shall be made in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article XVII.
C.
Where
uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts
as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
1.
District boundaries are either streets or alleys unless otherwise
shown.
2.
Where the district boundaries are not otherwise indicated and where
the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and
lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to be the lot lines
and where the districts designated on the map are bounded approximately
by lot lines, said lot lines shall be construed to be the boundaries
of the districts unless otherwise indicated.
D.
In
unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the map shall
be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map.
