7-12-4351. Major modification of existing lighting district. - Montana Statutes

     7-12-4351. Major modification of existing lighting district. (1) The council of any city or town is authorized to:
     (a) modify an existing special improvement lighting district by changing the number and spacing of lights, replacing overhead transmission lines with underground lines, increasing or decreasing the level of illumination, or making other major modifications required by the public interest and convenience;
     (b) require that all or any part of the cost of the modification be paid by the owners of the property within the district; and
     (c) assess and collect all or any part of the cost of the modification by special assessment against the property within the district.
     (2) Before modifying an existing lighting district, the city council shall adopt a resolution of intention to do so, either by motion of the council or upon presentation of a petition signed by the owners or agents of at least 10% of the property within the district.
     (3) The provisions in 7-12-4302 through 7-12-4305 for the content of the resolution, public notice, protest, and consideration of protest that apply to the creation of a special improvement lighting district also apply to the modification of an existing special improvement lighting district authorized by this section.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 46, L. 1987.