The Jefferson County Planning Board held open houses last week in Boulder, Whitehall, and Montana City, offering locals the chance to provide input on the board’s growth policy plan.
The Planning Board plans to integrate community feedback over the next month and present their final report for adoption by the Jefferson County Commissioners in May or June.
Montana state law recommends, but does not require, a county growth policy, mainly to guide decisions on land use, infrastructure, and services, as well as public safety and recreation. An updated growth policy is often an explicit requirement for state and federal grant applications.
