Land Use & Zoning

A Bozeman property owner whose land is zoned residential wants to operate a small home-based accounting office. The most appropriate approval to seek would be:

AA variance
BA rezoning to commercial
CA home occupation permit✓ Correct
DA special use permit for commercial activity

Explanation

Most Montana municipalities allow home-based businesses through a home occupation permit, which sets conditions (limited signage, no employees, limited client visits) to minimize neighborhood impact while allowing incidental business use of a residential property.

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