Published on November 02, 2023
HELENA, Mont. - The City of Helena will be recruiting applicants for a new Planning Commission as it works toward complying with a law passed by the State Legislature in 2023. The Planning Commission was established by resolution at the City Commission’s Oct. 30, 2023 meeting. Applications will be accepted for the Planning Commission’s three open positions from Nov. 6-17, 2023.
The need to create the new Planning Commission follows the enactment of Senate Bill 382, commonly known as the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA). The City has until May 17, 2026 to fully implement the MLUPA.
The first iteration of the Planning Commission will focus on the review and recommendation of a land use plan and map, subdivision regulations, and zoning regulations and map. All three positions will expire by May 17, 2026, or when the MLUPA has been full implemented, whichever happens first. The City Commission will have the opportunity to re-appoint members of the Planning Commission or appoint their successors once the first term expires.
While the City works on implementing the MLUPA, it will still have a Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments. Once the MLUPA is implemented, the new Planning Commission will assume the responsibilities of both those boards, and they will cease to exist.
City of Helena residents that are interested in serving on the Planning Commission can visit www.helenamt.gov/Government/City-Commission/City-Boards-Committees to apply.