Draft Resolution 50‑2026 asks the commission to create the Sheep Mountain Citizen Initiated Planning and Zoning District after a petition certified at 65% of affected owners; staff findings cite wildlife migration, water resources, open space and emergency‑service strain as reasons for the district.

Madison County planning staff presented and the commission approved the Montana Club Phase 2 preliminary plat, converting one open-space parcel to multifamily and increasing platted density from 20 units to 76 units; staff said water, fire and DEQ processes remain in place and final plat requirements persist.

Madison County planning commissioners reviewed a draft accessory‑dwelling‑unit (ADU) ordinance tied to a recent state bill, signaled support to present the residential‑zones package to the Board of Supervisors, and voted in a straw poll to remove a proposed extra off‑street parking requirement.

Staff told the committee the planning commission may adopt state-mandated ADU minimums that would require the county to open separate cases to consider how to regulate ADUs in A‑1 and C‑1 districts; staff estimated the discussion could take 60–90 days if segmented.

After a lengthy public hearing, Madison County supervisors voted to refer Makita’s rezoning request (about 625 acres from A‑1 to I‑2 and a 110‑foot height variance) to the Planning & Zoning Commission and continued the matter to Jan. 8 amid resident concerns about notice, buffers and potential health and traffic impacts.

A community presentation on data centers prompted the Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss resource, noise and land‑use concerns. The Board of Commissioners enacted a 30‑day moratorium; a public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 31 to consider an extension and draft ordinances.

The Madison County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4–1 to recommend denial of a request to rezone 4.4 acres that an applicant said was needed for access; commissioners questioned enforceability of a developer-funded road improvement and whether the rezoning fits the county’s rural conservation character.

Borders requests dual refund and rezoning to comply with regulations for Wakefield property.

Commissioners delay planning and zoning vote and approve revised water agreements amid changes.