Floodplain Development No. 26-07
Project Description
The Missoula County Planning, Development, & Sustainability Department (PDS) has received a floodplain development permit application (#26-07) from City of Missoula for final channelization work in the Grant Creek regulated flood hazard area.
The project aims to complete work for realignment of this section of Grant Creek, enhancing floodplain function, restoring channel sinuosity and promoting water quality.
The primary purpose of a Floodplain Development Permit is to promote public health, safety and general welfare, to minimize flood losses in areas subject to flood hazards, and to promote wise use of the floodplain.
Project Location
The site is located on multiple parcels near a segment of Grant Creek referred to as “Horseshoes Bend”, southeast of Whipporwill Drive and southwest of West Broadway in the Sxwtpqyen Neighborhoods Planning Area. See location here.
- Tract 1-A of COS 6916 (Section 01, Township 13 North, Range 20 West)
- Tracts 2 of COS 6758 (Sections 01 and 06, Township 13 North, Range 20 West)
- Tract 3 of COS 6758 (Sections 01 and 06, Township 13 North, Range 20 West)
- Tract 4 of COS 6758 (Sections 01 and 06, Township 13 North, Range 20 West)
The full application is available for review online or in the PDS office at 127 E. Main St., Suite 2, in Missoula.
Please feel free to call 406-258-4657 or email floodplain@missoulacounty.us with any questions or to make an appointment to review the permit application.
Public Comment
Submit comments by 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, by using the comments tools below, by emailing floodplain@missoulacounty.us or mailing to Planning, Development, & Sustainability, Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula MT 59802.
Related Documents and Links
Conditional Letter of Map Revision
Conditional Letter of Map Revision Comment Document
This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the Board of County Commissioners.

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