SNOW PLOWING: We need your help! For residents who live on alleys in Valley West, please do your best to keep obstacles out of the way so the plowing crews can do their job. Thank you!

Snow plowing on city streets: The city of Bozeman is responsible for snow plowing in city streets in Valley West and The Lakes (streets that are indicated by green street signs). The city plows snow when at least four inches have fallen. Consult the Residential Street Snow Removal Schedule (available here) to find the day of the week when your neighborhood should normally be plowed. The city also manages snow removal around the city parks.

Valley West HOA receives many complaints when the city falls behind on snow plowing. Unfortunately, the HOA has no power to influence the city's plowing schedule. If needed, contact the Bozeman city Streets department here. 

Snow plowing on HOA property: Valley West HOA removes snow in the alleys in Valley West, woonerfs in The Lakes (identified by blue street signs), and sidewalks throughout the community. The HOA's plowing vendor removes snow when at least two inches have fallen. When we experience a large snowfall, our HOA's plowing crews will keep up as much as possible while the snow is falling, and will come back the following day to do a cleanup if needed. We thank everyone for your patience and understanding as our valued partners work around the clock to dig us out.

Dogs off leash: There are too many dogs running loose! Please be mindful to always keep your dog on leash and clean up after your dog. Report off-leash dogs to Bozeman Animal Control.

Parking in woonerfs and alleys: The HOA receives many complaints about residents and guests who park outside the designated parking pads in woonerfs in The Lakes. Recently the HOA installed NO PARKING signs in the woonerfs as a reminder to respect our neighbors and keep these narrow streets clear for traffic and snow removal in the winter. Similarly, please park only in designated parking spaces (on your own property) in the alleys of Valley West.

Cracks and potholes: The HOA is assessing the asphalt conditions in the alleys and woonerfs for future repairs. Please report specific concerns (Contact)

Apartment complex south of The Lakes: The West Park Neighborhood—renamed to Laurel Meadows—will be located south of Vaughn Drive and east of Laurel Parkway. The Bozeman City Commission approved the preliminary plat for West Park at its meeting on February 28, 2023. The overall development will include an extension of Vaughn Drive into West Park and also an extension of the Adam Bronken wetlands park south to West Babcock Street. Phase 1 of West Park, located immediately to the south of Lakes Phase 6, is proposed to include seven three-story apartment buildings with a total of 102 units. Detailed information about two linked development applications is available online: Application 22205 and Application 22178.

Norton Ranch subdivision south of The Lakes: The Norton Ranch subdivision has begun development of the northern extension of their community (Phase 5), south of Vaughn Drive and west of Laurel Parkway. Laurel Parkway and Westgate Avenue (as well as the multi-use trail along Aajker Creek) will continue south from The Lakes into the Norton Ranch community. Open spaces in Norton Ranch will adjoin The Lakes along much of the shared boundary at Vaughn Drive. 

Six Range development south of Valley West: On the south side of Babcock Avenue, west of Ferguson Avenue and east of Hanley Avenue, The Paine Group is building a 183-unit development, Six Range, which includes 4-story apartment buildings, 2-story triplexes (townhomes) facing Babcock, and a 3800-square-foot commercial building at the southwest corner of Babcock and Ferguson.

Commercial lots at Babcock & Cottonwood: Commercial lots are being developed on the north side of Babcock, between Cottonwood and Stafford. These commercial lots were developed as part of Valley West, but they are not part of the Valley West Homeowners Assocation.

Expansion of Ferguson Farm to the east: Plans include a hotel and other commercial development on the north side of Huffine Lane, west of Ferguson Ave. 

Development northwest of Oak and Cottonwood: Northwest Crossing

Bozeman Community Center put on hold: In 2023 the city announced plans for a large community center to include an aquatics center, library branch, and recreation and fitness facilities. The Community Center was planned to be located near Meadowbrook Elementary School, at the northeast corner of Durston Road & Cottonwood Road. The project was put on hold in July 2023. 

Is EVERYTHING in our area going to be developed?
Well, not quite everything. Gallatin Valley Land Trust documents a conservation easement on land along Gooch Hill Road, to the southwest of The Lakes (shown in orange in the map below). This easement does not protect the land directly west of The Lakes, but does protect a large area of land along Gooch Hill Road, north of Huffine. The land to the west of The Lakes is currently not in the city of Bozeman. If that land is ever annexed into the city, Bozeman's Community Plan Future Land Use map designates the area west of The Lakes as "Urban Neighborhood."