Carlson v. Yellowstone County Board of Adjustment

¶1 Todd Carlson began construction on a detached garage on his property in a subdivision outside of Billings, Montana, without first obtaining a zoning compliance permit. The garage’s size and setbacks from the property line violated county zoning regulations. Carlson requested a variance from the Yellowstone County Board of Adjustment (Board). The Board held a public hearing and denied the variance request. Carlson appealed to the District Court. The District Court upheld the Board’s decision. We consider on appeal whether the District Court abused its discretion in affirming the Board’s…