Right to Farm in Yellowstone County, MT (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yellowstone County, Montana.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Yellowstone County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Agricultural Zoning Protection

Unincorporated Yellowstone County's Agriculture (A) zoning district exists, under Section 27-901, "to protect and preserve agricultural lands for the performance of a wide range of agricultural functions" and to "limit the scattered intrusion of uses not compatible with an agricultural environment." Section 27-903 backs that intent with a 10-acre minimum lot size, 35-foot front and rear setbacks, and a 15% lot-coverage cap that keeps development from crowding out farm operations.

Agricultural Zoning District Rules in Yellowstone County

Some Restrictions

Yellowstone County Zoning Code §§ 27-901, 27-903

SECTION 27-901. AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT DESCRIPTION The Agricultural (A) district is intended to protect and preserve agricultural lands for the performance of a wide range of agricultural functions. The intent is to limit the scattered intrusion of uses not compatible with an agricultural environment, encourage agricultural pursuits, and protect environmental concerns. ... TABLE 27-900.1 SITE AN...

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Right to Farm by City in Yellowstone County

1 cities in Yellowstone County have their own right to farm rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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1 verified rule • Agricultural Zoning Protection

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