The subject lots are located within the Billings City limits in a fast-growing area of the Billings Heights in
the north part of town. They front onto West Wicks Lane, which is a principal arterial street and has an
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) count of 7,030 (based on a three-year average). In addition, the City of
Billings is proposing an extension of Skyway Drive to the west and south to Highway 3 that would be
expected to increase traffic from the Billings Heights to its west end. There has also been new residential
development north of the site. The site is also within a ¼-mile of Skyview High School, Castle Rock Middle
School and Eagle Cliffs Elementary School.
Block 1, Lots 1-4: These lots are zoned Community Commercial which generally allows a wide variety of
commercial uses including: retail, restaurants, convenience stores, offices, and other services. The east end
of these lots has an area with shallow soils and some exposed rock. Any interested party is encouraged to
visit the site. The DNRC Southern Land Office also has a geotechnical report that was prepared for the
subdivision.
Block 1, Lots 5-9: All lots are zoned Residential 6000 which is a zone intended to provide for medium
density residential dwellings on lots served by public water and sewer services. The zone allows for singlefamily
and duplexes by right, with provisions for multi-family dwellings with a maximum of ten (10)
dwelling units per structure with approval of a Special Review by the Billings City Council.
Block 2, Lots 1-2: Lot 1, Block 2 is zoned Neighborhood Commercial which generally allows some types
of retail establishments along with office and service uses. Lot 2, Block 2 is zoned Residential Professional
and this district is generally limited to professional office uses, with small number of commercial/retail uses
allowed. Additional information regarding the zoning and size of each lot is shown on Exhibit D.
Blocks 3,4,5,6,7,8: Zoned Residential 7000 Restricted & Residential 9600. R-7000-R is a single-family
residence district on lots that are served by public water and sewer services. R-9600 is a zone intended to
promote primarily a single-family residential environment on lots that are served by public water and sewer
service.
Hypothetical Parcel 1: This parcel is not part of the platted Skyview Ridge Subdivision but is directly
adjacent, within Billings City limits and has been zoned Residential Multi-Family – Restricted. RMF-R is
a residential classification intended to provide adequate sites for multi-family developments. The
classification is intended to provide higher density apartment development, which may establish a buffer
between single-family residence areas and other zoning classifications. Lots are to be served by public
water and sewer services.
Hypothetical Parcel 2: Zoned Residential Multi-family -Restricted and Residential 9600 - RMF-R is a
residential classification intended to provide adequate sites for multi-family developments. The
classification is intended to provide higher density apartment development, which may establish a buffer
between single-family residence areas and other zoning classifications. Lots are to be served by public
water and sewer services. Residential 9600 is a zone intended to promote primarily a single-family
residential environment on lots that are served by public water and sewer service.
Hypothetical Parcel 3: Zoned Residential Multi-family-Restricted and Residential 9600 - RMF-R is a
residential classification intended to provide adequate sites for multi-family developments. The
classification is intended to provide higher density apartment development, which may establish a buffer
between single-family residence areas and other zoning classifications. Lots are to be served by public
water and sewer services. Residential 9600 is a zone intended to promote primarily a single-family
residential environment on lots that are served by public water and sewer service.
Municipal water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage are available to be extended from West Wicks Lane to
serve these lots. In addition, the proponent would be required to construct some adjacent street
improvements depending on the portion of the parcel that is selected. A rent credit against the annual rent may
be allowed for the installation of these improvements.
