Land Use & Zoning

A Montana city's comprehensive plan (master plan) serves as:

AA legally binding zoning ordinance
BA policy guide for future land use decisions and zoning actions✓ Correct
CAn immediate restriction on current property uses
DA federal mandate for urban development patterns

Explanation

A comprehensive plan (master plan) in Montana is a policy document that guides future land use decisions, infrastructure planning, and zoning actions. It is not itself legally binding zoning but informs and must be consistent with zoning ordinances adopted by the municipality.

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