A. The purpose of the Zoning Ordinance is to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the City of Belgrade, Montana in addition to the following objectives:
1. Govern land use decisions in the City of Belgrade in conformance with MCA § 76-2-304(1);
2. Implement the policies and goals contained in the officially adopted Growth Policy and other adopted plans;
3. Establish clear and efficient development review and approval procedures; and
4. Accommodate compatible, healthy, environmentally-sensitive, and orderly development in accordance with the preceding purposes. (Ord. 2023-7, 7-17-2023)