What is a Growth Policy?
- A growth policy is an official public document that is intended to guide future social, physical, environmental, and economic growth and development of a jurisdiction.
- A growth policy is required by the State of Montana as outlined by the Montana Revised Code.
What is the purpose of Livingston’s Growth Policy Update?
- It will serve as an integral land use planning guidance tool as the community, including the 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, grows and develops.
- It will reflect the desires and needs of the community as well as the existing and future capacity of the City’s infrastructure, economy, and natural environment.
- It will name the best locations for growth and assist the City with ensuring that development and investment occurs appropriately.
What topics will the Growth Policy address?
- Economy
- Housing
- Intergovernmental Coordination
- Land Use
- Local Services
- Natural Resources
- Policies, Regulations, and Other Measures
- Population
- Public Facilities
- Transportation
What is the timeline for Livingston’s Growth Policy Update?
| Project kickoff and initial collection of information | October – December 2019 |
| Survey, community meeting, & establish goals and objectives | December 2019 – March 2020 |
| Project growth trends, identify needs, & community meeting | March – July 2020 |
| Update the Growth Policy | July – October 2020 |
| Finalize the Growth Policy & adopt | October 2020 – May 2021 |
How can I be involved?
Visit the Community Participation page for information on meetings and other ways to provide your input.