# Mont. Code Ann. § 76-2-311: 76-2-311 Administration of regulations in extended area

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T76_C2_P3_S76-2-311

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 76-2-311
- **Heading:** 76-2-311 Administration of regulations in extended area
- **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 76-2-311

## Text

76-2-311 . Administration of regulations in extended area. (1) A city or town council or other legislative body may enforce regulations adopted pursuant to 76-2-310 , as if the property were situated within its corporate limits, until the county board adopts a growth policy pursuant to chapter 1 and accompanying zoning or subdivision resolutions that include the area.

(2) As a prerequisite to the exercise of this power, a city-county planning board whose jurisdictional area includes the area to be regulated must be formed or an existing city planning board must be increased to include two representatives from the unincorporated area that is to be affected. These representatives must be appointed by the board of county commissioners. Representation must cease when the county board adopts a growth policy pursuant to chapter 1 and accompanying zoning or subdivision resolutions that include the area.

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