Gateway Opencut Mining Action Group v. Board of County Commissioners

¶1 This is an action arising from the Gallatin County Board of Commissioners’ (the Commission) efforts to regulate gravel pits within the County limits. Between 2008 and 2010 the Commission took various actions to impose zoning restrictions. It created an Interim Zoning District and proposed creation of four permanent zoning districts throughout the County. The Commission’s efforts were challenged by the Gateway Opencut Mining Action Group (GOMAG), an advocacy group made up of residents of one of the proposed districts. GOMAG sought an injunction, claiming the public comment provision of the…