# Mont. Code Ann. § 76-2-306: 76-2-306 Interim zoning ordinances

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 76-2-306
- **Heading:** 76-2-306 Interim zoning ordinances
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 76 / Chapter 2 / Part 3 / Section 76-2-306

## Text

76-2-306 . Interim zoning ordinances. (1) Except as provided in 76-2-340 , the city or town council or other legislative body of the municipality, to protect the public safety, health, and welfare and without following the procedures otherwise required prior to the adoption of a zoning ordinance, may adopt as an urgency measure an interim zoning ordinance prohibiting any uses that may be in conflict with a contemplated zoning proposal that the legislative body is considering or studying or intends to study within a reasonable time.

(2) An interim zoning ordinance may be applicable only within the city limits and up to 1 mile beyond the corporate boundaries of the city or town and takes effect upon passage if a hearing is first held upon notice reasonably designed to inform all affected parties. A notice must be published as provided in 7-1-4127.

(3) An interim zoning ordinance is no longer in effect 6 months from the date of its adoption. However, after notice pursuant to 76-2-303 and pursuant to public hearing, the legislative body may extend the interim zoning ordinance for 1 year. Any extension requires a two-thirds vote for passage and becomes effective upon passage. No more than two extensions may be adopted.

## Nearby sections

- [Mont. Code Ann. § 76-2-301 76-2-301 Municipal zoning authorized](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T76_C2_P3_S76-2-301.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 76-2-302 76-2-302 Zoning districts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T76_C2_P3_S76-2-302.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 76-2-303 76-2-303 Procedure to administer certain annexations and zoning laws -- hearing and notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T76_C2_P3_S76-2-303.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 76-2-304 76-2-304 Criteria and guidelines for zoning regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T76_C2_P3_S76-2-304.md)
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- [Mont. Code Ann. § 76-2-309 76-2-309 Conflict with other laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T76_C2_P3_S76-2-309.md)
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- [Mont. Code Ann. § 76-2-312 76-2-312 Exclusion for commission-manager plan municipalities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T76_C2_P3_S76-2-312.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 76-2-315 76-2-315 Violations and penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T76_C2_P3_S76-2-315.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 76-2-316 76-2-316 Continuation of nonconforming uses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T76_C2_P3_S76-2-316.md)
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