Development Projects
Let us know your thoughts on private development projects happening in Missoula County.
Missoula County routinely considers development projects such as subdivisions, family transfers, boundary line relocations and rezoning requests. The projects featured on this page first come to the Planning, Development and Sustainability Department to ensure they meet various requirements related to zoning, land use, floodplain and other regulations. The Board of County Commissioners then considers approval of projects at their public meetings.
Comments on these projects help planning staff more accurately present to the commissioners how the community feels about the proposals, so the commissioners can make well-informed decisions on each project.
Let us know your thoughts on private development projects happening in Missoula County.
Missoula County routinely considers development projects such as subdivisions, family transfers, boundary line relocations and rezoning requests. The projects featured on this page first come to the Planning, Development and Sustainability Department to ensure they meet various requirements related to zoning, land use, floodplain and other regulations. The Board of County Commissioners then considers approval of projects at their public meetings.
Comments on these projects help planning staff more accurately present to the commissioners how the community feels about the proposals, so the commissioners can make well-informed decisions on each project.
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9772 Waldo Road Zoning Amendment
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Missoula County is considering a zoning amendment for 9772 Waldo Road, a 9.5-acre property located in the Wye community area, approximately one mile north of Interstate 90 at the intersection of Waldo Road and Highway 93. The property is currently zoned as a Commercial Center, with a special condition in place to mitigate flood hazards. The property owner has requested an amendment to either remove this condition or replace it with revised language. This amendment does not affect the property’s commercial zoning designation, or the permitted uses allowed under that designation.
The amendment does not change the property’s commercial zoning designation, or the types of activities allowed on the site. The focus of the amendment is on modifying the special condition related to flood mitigation and stormwater management. The proposal aligns with Missoula County’s Growth Policy, which designates the property for commercial use. The county’s review process will ensure that any changes remain consistent with this policy and address relevant community concerns.
Project Timeline:
Planning Board: January 21, 2025, 6PM
Board of County Commissioners: March 13, 2025, 2PMProject Lead:
Contact Matt Heimel under the “Who’s Listening” section of the right-hand side with any questions or to submit public comment.
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Pernell Commons Minor Subdivision in East Missoula
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The Missoula County Department of Planning, Development & Sustainability (PDS) has received a request from Habitat for Humanity, represented by IMEG, to subdivide a .22-acre tract in East Missoula into four residential lots.
The subdivider has requested a variance to allow two of the four lots to use the alley for legal access. All four lots will use a parking area located on Lot 3, next to the alley.
The property is located at 509-515 Speedway Ave., on the south side of the road near the intersection with Clyde Street. The property is legally described as COS #3917, Parcel 2, located in the S2 & SW4 SE4 S20, T14 N, R20 W, P.M.M., Missoula County.
Details on the subdivision request are available by contacting the PDS Office or online at http://missoula.co/governingbodyreviewpacket. Comments may be mailed to PDS, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802 or emailed to jdixon@missoulacounty.us.
The commissioners must base their decision on the following review criteria, so comments related to these criteria are most useful.
REVIEW CRITERIA FOR SUBMISSION REQUESTS
Findings of Fact
The staff recommendation on a subdivision request is made after consideration of the following findings of fact:
Compliance with zoning and the comprehensive plan;
Effects on agriculture and agricultural water user facilities, local services, the natural environment, wildlife and wildlife habitat, and public health and safety;
Compliance with survey requirements established in state statute, and local subdivision regulations and review procedures;
Provision of necessary easements; and,
Provision of legal and physical access.
The governing body (Board of County Commissioners) may require mitigation to minimize potentially significant adverse impacts without unreasonably restricting a landowner’s ability to develop the land. (Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 5.7.14.7)
When determining appropriate mitigation, the governing body shall consider: A) whether unmitigated impacts of a proposed development are unacceptable, precluding approval of the plat; and B) the expressed preference of the subdivider. (Subdivision Regulations Chapter 5.7.14.7)
Project Timeline:
The county commissioners will conduct a public hearing on this item on at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. Participants may attend the public hearing in-person in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway in Missoula. Participants may also attend the meeting virtually over Microsoft Teams. The meeting agenda and information on how to join the meeting on your electronic device, will be available online at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#.
Anyone attending who needs special assistance should provide advance notice by calling 406-258-4657. Your attendance and your comments are welcomed and encouraged. If you are not able to view the documents electronically or need additional information, contact Jennie Dixon at 406-258-4946 or jdixon@missoulacounty.us.
Project Lead:
Contact Jennie Dixon under the “Who’s Listening” section of the right-hand side with any questions.
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Roseburg Forest Products Co. Boundary Line Relocation
Share Roseburg Forest Products Co. Boundary Line Relocation on Facebook Share Roseburg Forest Products Co. Boundary Line Relocation on Twitter Share Roseburg Forest Products Co. Boundary Line Relocation on Linkedin Email Roseburg Forest Products Co. Boundary Line Relocation linkThe commissioners approved this request at their public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.Project description:
Roseburg Forest Products is requesting a boundary line relocation for the properties where the former Roseburg mill was located until it closed earlier this year. Roseburg representative WGM Group is requesting to use the Relocation of Common Boundaries Exemption for the property located at 3250 to 3300 Raser Drive in Missoula.
The property is located southeast of the Interstate 90/Grant Creek Road interchange and west of the city of Missoula. It is comprised of nine tracts totaling about 220 acres. Boundary line relocations result in the same number of tracts, with all new tracts for this request ranging from 20 to 46 acres. All tracts are zoned for heavy industrial use. Click here to learn more and see relevant documents.
Project timeline:
The Missoula County commissioners will hear this request at a public meeting at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3. Participants may attend the public hearing in-person in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway in Missoula. Participants may also attend the meeting virtually over Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your electronic device, please use the following link: missoula.co/bccmeetings.
Project lead:
Contact Jennie Dixon under the “Who’s Listening” section of the right-hand side with any questions.
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Kemosabe Minor Subdivision
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Spanish Skies, LLC, represented by Woith Engineering, Inc. is requesting to subdivide a 5.93-acre parcel into two lots. The property is located at 5115, 5055 and 5005 Highway 93 S, at the southwest corner of Blue Mountain Road and Highway 93. Details on the subdivision request are available online at this link.
Project timeline:
The Missoula County commissioners will hear this item at their 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 public meeting. Join the meeting in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse annex or online via Microsoft Teams. Find the meeting agenda and link to join at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings.
Project lead:
Contact Tim Worley under the “Who’s Listening” section of the right-hand side with any questions or to submit public comment.
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Creighton Subdivision in Target Range
Share Creighton Subdivision in Target Range on Facebook Share Creighton Subdivision in Target Range on Twitter Share Creighton Subdivision in Target Range on Linkedin Email Creighton Subdivision in Target Range linkOn October 24, the Missoula County commissioners approved the Creighton Subdivision, a 9-lot residential development located off Clements Road in the Target Range area. The project includes one utility lot and a common area, along with two variances: one for road access from Clements (approved) and another for not connecting through to Walker Drive (denied – requiring the through connection). You can watch the full meeting on the County’s YouTube channel.Project description:
The Creighton subdivision is a proposed 9-lot residential major subdivision, including one utility lot, located off Clements Road in the Target Range area. The proposal includes a common area. Two variances are requested: 1.) a variance to not provide access off a road with less use, and 2.) a variance to not connect through to Walker Drive to the south.
Click here to learn more, including upcoming public hearings, and to submit public comment.
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Placid Lake Observation Deck Shoreline Setback Variance
Share Placid Lake Observation Deck Shoreline Setback Variance on Facebook Share Placid Lake Observation Deck Shoreline Setback Variance on Twitter Share Placid Lake Observation Deck Shoreline Setback Variance on Linkedin Email Placid Lake Observation Deck Shoreline Setback Variance linkThe commissioners approved this request at their public meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.Project description:
This proposal is to construct an elevated observation deck platform approximately 25 feet from the high water mark of the shore of placid lake at 8523 North Placid Lake Road. The zoning district the property is in requires a 50’ setback from the high water mark. Construction of any structure in the setback specified by zoning requires a variance.
Find the full subdivision application and review materials linked here.
Project timeline:
The planning and zoning commission and Missoula County commissioners will hear this item at the 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 public meeting. Join the meeting in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse annex or online via Microsoft Teams. Find the meeting agenda and link to join at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings. Please note the agenda will be published on Friday, Aug. 16.
Project lead:
Contact Zach Jones under the “Who’s Listening” section of the right-hand side with any questions.
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Ninemile Acres Minor Subdivision
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Ninemile Acres is a proposal by Gerald and Joann Bender, represented by Professional Consultants, Inc., to create a three-lot minor subdivision on 10.06 acres located at 22800 Ninemile Road in Huson. The existing lot is developed with a mobile home, a shop, stock pens, and three sheds. The proposed lots are intended for residential use. Primary access to the subdivided lots will be from Ninemile Road, which runs adjacent to the southwestern property boundary.
Find the full subdivision application and review materials linked here.
Project timeline:
The Missoula County commissioners will hear this item at the 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 public meeting. Join the meeting in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse annex or online via Microsoft Teams. Find the meeting agenda and link to join at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings. Please note the agenda will be published on Friday, Aug. 16.
Project lead:
Contact Patrick Swart under the “Who’s Listening” section of the right-hand side with any questions.
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Kemosabe Subdivision Road Access Variance
Share Kemosabe Subdivision Road Access Variance on Facebook Share Kemosabe Subdivision Road Access Variance on Twitter Share Kemosabe Subdivision Road Access Variance on Linkedin Email Kemosabe Subdivision Road Access Variance linkThe Board of Adjustments approved this access variance at their meeting on July 17, 2024.Project Description:
Missoula County Department of Planning, Development & Sustainability (PDS) has received a variance request from Woith Engineering, who seeks to maintain and improve a driveway access to US Highway 93 S, located at 5115 Highway 93 S and is legally described as S02, T12 N, R20 W, TRACT 5 OF WORNATH ORCHARD TRACTS 12A1 & 12A2. The 3-acre parcel is zoned as CC (Commercial Center) and is currently occupied by a mechanic shop. The proposed Kemosabe Subdivision on this and neighboring parcels to the north is intended to allow for the development of commercial condominiums. Section 6.2.B.3.b.i. of the Missoula County Zoning Regulations requires access to a corner lot to be from the street with the lower roadway classification, which in this case would be Blue Mountain Road, and not US 93 S.
Project Timeline:
The public hearing before the Missoula County Board of Adjustments is scheduled for Wednesday July 17th , 2024, at 6:00 pm. Participants may attend the public hearing in-person in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. Participants may also attend the meeting virtually over Microsoft Teams.
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Written comments received by Wednesday, July 10, 2024 will be included in the staff report to the Board of Adjustment. Comments received after that date will be presented to the board during the public hearing.
Project Planner:
Project planner Zach Jones can be reached at zjones@missoulacounty.us (External link) or 406-258-4652
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Granite Peak RV Park Expansion
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Grass Valley Industrial Subdivision in the Wye
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Who's Listening
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Phone 406-258-4794 Email tworley@missoulacounty.us -
Phone 406-258-3799 Email mheimel@missoulacounty.us -
Phone 406-258-4946 Email jdixon@missoulacounty.us -
Phone 406-258-3425 Email khughes@missoulacounty.us -
Phone 406-258-3706 Email lryan@missoulacounty.us -
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Phone 406-258-4841 Email pswart@missoulacounty.us