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Planning & Zoning
Our Mission
For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, public convenience, general prosperity and public welfare, to conserve and protect property and property values; to secure the most appropriate use of land; and to facilitate adequate but economical provision of public improvements, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan, the Board of Commissioners of Billings County finds it necessary and advisable to regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures.
New Construction or Change of Use
Building & Zoning Certificates are required, reviewed, and approved by the Planning & Zoning Department, Zoning Board, and the Board of County Commissioners before:
- beginning any new construction,
- moving a building or structure,
- whenever the outside dimensions of an existing building are altered
- changing the use of the property, or
- subdividing land.
Please be advised that if you are to build or bring in any new structures to your property, you are required to contact our office for a Zoning Application before you do any building.
Zoning Schedule
| Month/Year | Deadline for Applications* | Published in BC Pioneer | Zoning Board Meeting Date 1:00pm | Final Review by County Commissioners 10:00 am |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | April 28 | May 5 & 12 | Thursday May 19 | Tuesday June 7 |
| June 2022 | May 26 | June 2 & 9 | Thursday June 16 | Thursday July 7** |
| July 2022 | June 30 | July 7 & 14 | Thursday July 21 | Tuesday August 2 |
| August 2022 | July 28 | August 4 & 11 | Thursday August 18 | Tuesday September 6 |
| September 2022 | September 1 | September 8 & 15 | Thursday September 22(b) | Thursday October 6 |
| October 2022 | September 29 | October 6 & 13 | Thursday October 20 | Thursday November 3** |
| November 2022 | October 27 | November 3 & 10 | Thursday November 17 | Tuesday December 6 |
| December 2022 | November 21(c) | December 1 & 8 | Thursday December 15 | Tuesday January 3 2023 |
Applications must be received by 4:00 PM on the noted date. Dates and times are subject to change.
Due to our notice requirements, applications are due 3 weeks prior to the meeting. If no items are brought forth for the agenda, the meeting may be cancelled.
**County Commission meets on Thursday instead of Tuesday.
(b) September Zoning Meeting changed due to schedule conflict
(c) December Zoning: Deadline changed due to Thanksgiving Holiday