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  • Tillotson Family Transfer

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    Project description

    Steve and Janice Tillotson (applicants), represented by Thomas Cannon of 406 Engineering, are requesting to use the family transfer exemption from subdivision review to divide their 3.33-acre parcel located at 5808/5810 Legend Lane in Lolo into 2 parcels (Lot A-1-1: .73 acres; Lot A-1-2: 2.60 acres). Lot A-1-1 will be kept by the applicants, while Lot A-1-2 will be gifted to their adult son, Nathan. The gifted parcel will be developed with a residential dwelling unit with an individual well and septic system.

    The property is currently located in an unzoned area of Missoula County, and is classified as Residential, 1 dwelling unit/5 acres by the 2002 Lolo Regional Plan, an update of the 1975 Missoula County Comprehensive Plan.


    What is a family transfer?

    Montana law specifically allows landowners to divide land and gift or sell one parcel per immediate family member (like a child, parent or spouse), without full subdivision review.

    Requests for family transfers must always come before the commissioners. Missoula County considers dozens of family land transfers every year. It’s not rare — other counties across Montana regularly process these applications too. It’s not a loophole — it’s in the law for a reason: to help families live near each other or pass down land. It doesn’t skirt regulations — the process requires surveys, documentation, fees and approval by county commissioners.

    The landowner and recipient must be real people, not LLCs or corporations. It can only be used once per family member per county.


    Project timeline

    County Commissioners hearing: 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings


    Project lead

    Kevin Dantic, 406-258-4657

    pds@missoulacounty.us


    Public comment

    Submit public comment by Monday, Nov. 30, using the comment tool below.


    Important links and documents

    Tillotson Family Transfer application

    Existing and Proposed Conditions

    Planning, Development and Sustainability webpage


    Project description

    Steve and Janice Tillotson (applicants), represented by Thomas Cannon of 406 Engineering, are requesting to use the family transfer exemption from subdivision review to divide their 3.33-acre parcel located at 5808/5810 Legend Lane in Lolo into 2 parcels (Lot A-1-1: .73 acres; Lot A-1-2: 2.60 acres). Lot A-1-1 will be kept by the applicants, while Lot A-1-2 will be gifted to their adult son, Nathan. The gifted parcel will be developed with a residential dwelling unit with an individual well and septic system.

    The property is currently located in an unzoned area of Missoula County, and is classified as Residential, 1 dwelling unit/5 acres by the 2002 Lolo Regional Plan, an update of the 1975 Missoula County Comprehensive Plan.


    What is a family transfer?

    Montana law specifically allows landowners to divide land and gift or sell one parcel per immediate family member (like a child, parent or spouse), without full subdivision review.

    Requests for family transfers must always come before the commissioners. Missoula County considers dozens of family land transfers every year. It’s not rare — other counties across Montana regularly process these applications too. It’s not a loophole — it’s in the law for a reason: to help families live near each other or pass down land. It doesn’t skirt regulations — the process requires surveys, documentation, fees and approval by county commissioners.

    The landowner and recipient must be real people, not LLCs or corporations. It can only be used once per family member per county.


    Project timeline

    County Commissioners hearing: 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings


    Project lead

    Kevin Dantic, 406-258-4657

    pds@missoulacounty.us


    Public comment

    Submit public comment by Monday, Nov. 30, using the comment tool below.


    Important links and documents

    Tillotson Family Transfer application

    Existing and Proposed Conditions

    Planning, Development and Sustainability webpage


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  • Frenchtown Valley View Trailer Park/Plum Storage Buildings for Lease or Rent

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    Project description

    Eeon Ventures LLC is requesting to convert an existing 40-foot by 60-foot shop building located at 15267 Mullan Road from a lease or rent restricted building to a leasable or rentable space for dry storage. The applicant has submitted a Building for Lease or Rent Application to the county.

    The property is known as Frenchtown Valley View Trailer Park and currently contains 217 residential mini-warehouse units in 11 buildings, a 23-unit mobile home park, a pump house and the 40-foot by 60-foot shop. The area containing the mini-warehouses, including the shop, is known as Plum Storage. The mobile home park existed before the buildings for lease or rent regulations were in effect and were exempt from review. The mini-warehouses were subject to the buildings for lease or rent regulations.


    Property history

    The mini-warehouse development underwent several phases. The first phase consisted of building 103 mini-warehouse units in four buildings and was approved on April 8, 2015.

    The second phase consisted of 114 mini-warehouse units built within seven buildings and was approved on Feb. 22, 2018.

    The 40-foot by 60-foot shop was originally constructed for private use by the previous owner and has not been leased or rented. Eeon Ventures LLC acquired the Frenchtown Valley View Trailer Park property on Aug. 11, 2026, and desires to rent out the shop building to add to the overall mini-warehouse inventory.


    What are buildings for lease or rent regulations?

    When a property owner proposes to use or construct multiple structures for lease or rent on a single tract of land and the buildings are not exempt under Section 5 of the Buildings for Lease or Rent Regulations, then the interested applicant must submit a building for lease or rent application. The application is then reviewed and is subject to approval by the county commissioners. When reviewing the application, the commissioners must find that:

    1. The proposed buildings for lease or rent, as submitted or conditioned, comply with the regulations and other regulations applicable to the property, and avoid or minimize potential significant impacts on the physical environment and human population in the area affected by the buildings for lease or rent;
    2. That adequate water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities are available to serve the buildings for rent or lease;
    3. That adequate access to the site is provided to serve the buildings for lease or rent;
    4. That adequate emergency medical, fire protection, and law enforcement services are available to serve the buildings for rent or lease; and
    5. That the buildings for lease or rent comply with any applicable floodplain regulations.


    Project timeline

    County Commissioners hearing: 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings


    Public comment

    Submit public comment by Monday, Nov. 30, by using the comment tool below.


    Project lead

    Jill Johnson, 406-258-4657

    Tim Worley, 406-258-4657

    pds@missoulacounty.us


    Important links and documents

    Frenchtown Valley View Trailer Park/Plum Storage buildings for lease or rent application

    Existing and Proposed site plan

    Planning, Development and Sustainability webpage

    Project description

    Eeon Ventures LLC is requesting to convert an existing 40-foot by 60-foot shop building located at 15267 Mullan Road from a lease or rent restricted building to a leasable or rentable space for dry storage. The applicant has submitted a Building for Lease or Rent Application to the county.

    The property is known as Frenchtown Valley View Trailer Park and currently contains 217 residential mini-warehouse units in 11 buildings, a 23-unit mobile home park, a pump house and the 40-foot by 60-foot shop. The area containing the mini-warehouses, including the shop, is known as Plum Storage. The mobile home park existed before the buildings for lease or rent regulations were in effect and were exempt from review. The mini-warehouses were subject to the buildings for lease or rent regulations.


    Property history

    The mini-warehouse development underwent several phases. The first phase consisted of building 103 mini-warehouse units in four buildings and was approved on April 8, 2015.

    The second phase consisted of 114 mini-warehouse units built within seven buildings and was approved on Feb. 22, 2018.

    The 40-foot by 60-foot shop was originally constructed for private use by the previous owner and has not been leased or rented. Eeon Ventures LLC acquired the Frenchtown Valley View Trailer Park property on Aug. 11, 2026, and desires to rent out the shop building to add to the overall mini-warehouse inventory.


    What are buildings for lease or rent regulations?

    When a property owner proposes to use or construct multiple structures for lease or rent on a single tract of land and the buildings are not exempt under Section 5 of the Buildings for Lease or Rent Regulations, then the interested applicant must submit a building for lease or rent application. The application is then reviewed and is subject to approval by the county commissioners. When reviewing the application, the commissioners must find that:

    1. The proposed buildings for lease or rent, as submitted or conditioned, comply with the regulations and other regulations applicable to the property, and avoid or minimize potential significant impacts on the physical environment and human population in the area affected by the buildings for lease or rent;
    2. That adequate water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities are available to serve the buildings for rent or lease;
    3. That adequate access to the site is provided to serve the buildings for lease or rent;
    4. That adequate emergency medical, fire protection, and law enforcement services are available to serve the buildings for rent or lease; and
    5. That the buildings for lease or rent comply with any applicable floodplain regulations.


    Project timeline

    County Commissioners hearing: 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings


    Public comment

    Submit public comment by Monday, Nov. 30, by using the comment tool below.


    Project lead

    Jill Johnson, 406-258-4657

    Tim Worley, 406-258-4657

    pds@missoulacounty.us


    Important links and documents

    Frenchtown Valley View Trailer Park/Plum Storage buildings for lease or rent application

    Existing and Proposed site plan

    Planning, Development and Sustainability webpage

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  • Moccasin Court Administrative Appeal

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    Project background

    MT Cavanaugh Rentals LLC has submitted an appeal of an administrative decision for the property located at 12201 Moccasin Court, in the West Valley area. The property is zoned Agriculture, Rural Residential (AGRR 5).



    The property is currently being used as a commercial excavation business, which is not a permitted use within the AGRR 5 zoning district.

    The applicant is challenging the decision of county staff in determining the current operation as an unpermitted use due to its history of a commercial dental manufacturing site, and that the commercial excavation business is an equivalent nonconforming legal use.


    Property history

    The property located at 12201 Moccasin Court was unzoned and was operating as a commercial dental manufacturing site. In 2022, the property became zoned as Agriculture, Rural Residential (AGRR 5). The commercial use was allowed to continue as a legal nonconforming use due to its limited impact.

    In September 2025, the applicant purchased the property and expanded the property’s use by adding a commercial excavation business. Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability staff have determined that that commercial excavation business cannot operate as a legal nonconforming use because it is not an equal or more appropriate use for the zoning district, according to Section 10.4.B of the Missoula County Zoning Regulations.


    Project timeline

    Missoula County Consolidated Land Use Board: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m.

    • In-person location: 200 W. Broadway, Missoula County Courthouse, Sophie Moiese Room

    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published on the Zoning Board of Adjustment page at http://missoula.co/boameetings.

    This project is not subject to review by the Board of County Commissioners.


    Public comment

    Submit public comment by Monday, Nov. 30, by using the comment tool below.


    Project lead

    Katy Reeder, 406-258-4657


    Important links and documents

    Project background

    MT Cavanaugh Rentals LLC has submitted an appeal of an administrative decision for the property located at 12201 Moccasin Court, in the West Valley area. The property is zoned Agriculture, Rural Residential (AGRR 5).



    The property is currently being used as a commercial excavation business, which is not a permitted use within the AGRR 5 zoning district.

    The applicant is challenging the decision of county staff in determining the current operation as an unpermitted use due to its history of a commercial dental manufacturing site, and that the commercial excavation business is an equivalent nonconforming legal use.


    Property history

    The property located at 12201 Moccasin Court was unzoned and was operating as a commercial dental manufacturing site. In 2022, the property became zoned as Agriculture, Rural Residential (AGRR 5). The commercial use was allowed to continue as a legal nonconforming use due to its limited impact.

    In September 2025, the applicant purchased the property and expanded the property’s use by adding a commercial excavation business. Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability staff have determined that that commercial excavation business cannot operate as a legal nonconforming use because it is not an equal or more appropriate use for the zoning district, according to Section 10.4.B of the Missoula County Zoning Regulations.


    Project timeline

    Missoula County Consolidated Land Use Board: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m.

    • In-person location: 200 W. Broadway, Missoula County Courthouse, Sophie Moiese Room

    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published on the Zoning Board of Adjustment page at http://missoula.co/boameetings.

    This project is not subject to review by the Board of County Commissioners.


    Public comment

    Submit public comment by Monday, Nov. 30, by using the comment tool below.


    Project lead

    Katy Reeder, 406-258-4657


    Important links and documents

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  • Seeley Lake Landings Minor Subdivision

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    Project description

    Lawrence Otto, represented by Montana Northwest, is requesting a minor subdivision to divide an approximately five-acre parcel at 470 Skyport Way in Seeley Lake into three residential lots:

    • Lot 1 – contains an existing single family residence.
    • Lot 2 – contains an existing shop and is proposed for future residential development.
    • Lot 3 – currently vacant and is proposed for future residential development.




    The county commissioners will consider this project at their Thursday, Dec. 3, public hearing meeting. Adjacent property owners and relevant neighborhood groups will be notified of the public hearing meeting by certified mail in accordance with Missoula County Subdivision Regulations Section 5.8.10. Residents are encouraged to submit questions or comments regarding the proposed subdivision.

    Comments can be submitted below or via mail: Missoula County Planning, Development & Sustainability, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802.


    Project timeline

    County commissioners hearing: 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings


    Project lead

    Katy Reeder, 406-258-4657

    pds@missoulacounty.us


    Public comment

    Submit public comment by Nov. 30 using the comment tool below.


    Related documents & links

    Section 0 – Cover, timeline and index

    Section 1- Element review checklist

    Section 2 – Project summary

    Section 3 – Minor subdivision application

    Section 4 – General maps

    Section 5 – MDEQ water and sanitation

    Section 5 – DNRC notice of intent signed

    Section 6 – Attachments and map

    Section 7 – Agency review

    Section 8 – Title report and title documents

    Section 9 – Development covenants

    Section 10 – Preliminary plat

    Planning, Development and Sustainability webpage

    Project description

    Lawrence Otto, represented by Montana Northwest, is requesting a minor subdivision to divide an approximately five-acre parcel at 470 Skyport Way in Seeley Lake into three residential lots:

    • Lot 1 – contains an existing single family residence.
    • Lot 2 – contains an existing shop and is proposed for future residential development.
    • Lot 3 – currently vacant and is proposed for future residential development.




    The county commissioners will consider this project at their Thursday, Dec. 3, public hearing meeting. Adjacent property owners and relevant neighborhood groups will be notified of the public hearing meeting by certified mail in accordance with Missoula County Subdivision Regulations Section 5.8.10. Residents are encouraged to submit questions or comments regarding the proposed subdivision.

    Comments can be submitted below or via mail: Missoula County Planning, Development & Sustainability, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802.


    Project timeline

    County commissioners hearing: 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula
    • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings


    Project lead

    Katy Reeder, 406-258-4657

    pds@missoulacounty.us


    Public comment

    Submit public comment by Nov. 30 using the comment tool below.


    Related documents & links

    Section 0 – Cover, timeline and index

    Section 1- Element review checklist

    Section 2 – Project summary

    Section 3 – Minor subdivision application

    Section 4 – General maps

    Section 5 – MDEQ water and sanitation

    Section 5 – DNRC notice of intent signed

    Section 6 – Attachments and map

    Section 7 – Agency review

    Section 8 – Title report and title documents

    Section 9 – Development covenants

    Section 10 – Preliminary plat

    Planning, Development and Sustainability webpage

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  • Floodplain Development Permit Nos. 27-07 & 27-08

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    Project Description

    The Missoula County Department of Planning, Development & Sustainability (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application Nos. FP27-07 & FP27-08 from Garret Ashby. The proposed work includes construction of two single-family residential structures in the Bitterroot River floodplain.



    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. Permits also promote wise use of the floodplain by ensuring structures do not unintentionally alter rivers or streams or have other downstream effects.


    Project Location

    The properties are located at 5676 and 5692 Golf Drive, Lots 19 and 20, of Willowbrook Meadows Subdivision Phase 6. See location here.

    The full applications are available for review online (see below) or in the PDS office at 131 E. Main St. 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 applications.


    Public Comment

    Submit comments by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, by using the comment tool below, emailing floodplain@missoulacounty.us or mailing to Planning, Development and Sustainability, Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula MT 59802.


    Related Documents and Links

    Project Description

    The Missoula County Department of Planning, Development & Sustainability (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application Nos. FP27-07 & FP27-08 from Garret Ashby. The proposed work includes construction of two single-family residential structures in the Bitterroot River floodplain.



    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. Permits also promote wise use of the floodplain by ensuring structures do not unintentionally alter rivers or streams or have other downstream effects.


    Project Location

    The properties are located at 5676 and 5692 Golf Drive, Lots 19 and 20, of Willowbrook Meadows Subdivision Phase 6. See location here.

    The full applications are available for review online (see below) or in the PDS office at 131 E. Main St. 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 applications.


    Public Comment

    Submit comments by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, by using the comment tool below, emailing floodplain@missoulacounty.us or mailing to Planning, Development and Sustainability, Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula MT 59802.


    Related Documents and Links

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  • Floodplain Development Permit No. 27-03

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    Project Description

    The Missoula County Department of Planning, Development & Sustainability (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application No. FP27-03 from Schmidt Road Holdings LLC. The proposed work includes retrofitting a nonresidential structure in the FEMA-designated Clark Fork River Zone AE Floodplain.



    The primary purpose of a Floodplain Development Permit is to promote public health, safety and general welfare and minimize flood losses in areas subject to flood hazards. Permits also promote wise use of the floodplain by ensuring structures do not unintentionally alter rivers or streams or have other downstream effects.


    Project Location

    The property is located at 750 Schmidt Road, S24, T13 N, R20 W, IN NW1/4 NE1/4. See location here.

    The full application is available for review online (see below) or in the PDS office at 131 E. Main St. 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, Nov. 6, by using the comment tool below, emailing floodplain@missoulacounty.us or mailing to Planning, Development and Sustainability, Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula MT 59802.


    Related Documents and Links

    Project Description

    The Missoula County Department of Planning, Development & Sustainability (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application No. FP27-03 from Schmidt Road Holdings LLC. The proposed work includes retrofitting a nonresidential structure in the FEMA-designated Clark Fork River Zone AE Floodplain.



    The primary purpose of a Floodplain Development Permit is to promote public health, safety and general welfare and minimize flood losses in areas subject to flood hazards. Permits also promote wise use of the floodplain by ensuring structures do not unintentionally alter rivers or streams or have other downstream effects.


    Project Location

    The property is located at 750 Schmidt Road, S24, T13 N, R20 W, IN NW1/4 NE1/4. See location here.

    The full application is available for review online (see below) or in the PDS office at 131 E. Main St. 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, Nov. 6, by using the comment tool below, emailing floodplain@missoulacounty.us or mailing to Planning, Development and Sustainability, Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula MT 59802.


    Related Documents and Links

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  • Floodplain Development Permit No. 26-18

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    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development, & Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-18 from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks to stabilize a section of streambank that is adjacent to the Kelly Island Fishing Access site.


    The primary purpose of a Floodplain Development Permit is to promote the 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 at 4854 Spurgin Road in the Clark Fork River floodplain: S26, T13N, R20W, Missoula County. See location here.

    The full application is available for review online or in the PDS office at 131 East Main St. 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, July 24, by using the comment tool below, 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

    Floodplain permit application

    Floodplain and Shoreline administration webpage

    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development, & Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-18 from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks to stabilize a section of streambank that is adjacent to the Kelly Island Fishing Access site.


    The primary purpose of a Floodplain Development Permit is to promote the 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 at 4854 Spurgin Road in the Clark Fork River floodplain: S26, T13N, R20W, Missoula County. See location here.

    The full application is available for review online or in the PDS office at 131 East Main St. 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, July 24, by using the comment tool below, 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

    Floodplain permit application

    Floodplain and Shoreline administration webpage

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  • Floodplain Development No. 26-12

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    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received a Floodplain Development Permit #26-12 from Grant Creek Crossing – Missoula LLC for reconstruction of Schramm Street in the Grant Creek regulated flood hazard area.

    The site is located at the Schramm Street crossing over Grant Creek, about 725 feet of Reserve Street: Tract 3A-1B COS 7031, S05, T13N, R19W in Missoula County.


    What is a floodplain development permit?

    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.


    Public Comment

    Submit public comment by 5 p.m., Monday, April 6, through the following three ways.

    1. Use the comment tool below. You must be registered on Missoula County Voice
    2. Email floodplain@missoulacounty.us
    3. Mail to Planning, Development and Sustainability
      • Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula, MT 59802


    Questions or want to make an appointment?

    Please feel free to call 406-258-4647 or email floodplain@missoulacounty.us with any questions or to make an appointment to review the permit application.


    Important Documents and Links

    Cover Letter

    Floodplain Permit Application

    Revised Map

    Engineer Certification

    Floodplain and Shoreline Administration Webpage

    Physical applications are available in the PDS office at 127 E. Main St., Suite 2, in downtown Missoula


    This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the county commissioners.


    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received a Floodplain Development Permit #26-12 from Grant Creek Crossing – Missoula LLC for reconstruction of Schramm Street in the Grant Creek regulated flood hazard area.

    The site is located at the Schramm Street crossing over Grant Creek, about 725 feet of Reserve Street: Tract 3A-1B COS 7031, S05, T13N, R19W in Missoula County.


    What is a floodplain development permit?

    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.


    Public Comment

    Submit public comment by 5 p.m., Monday, April 6, through the following three ways.

    1. Use the comment tool below. You must be registered on Missoula County Voice
    2. Email floodplain@missoulacounty.us
    3. Mail to Planning, Development and Sustainability
      • Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula, MT 59802


    Questions or want to make an appointment?

    Please feel free to call 406-258-4647 or email floodplain@missoulacounty.us with any questions or to make an appointment to review the permit application.


    Important Documents and Links

    Cover Letter

    Floodplain Permit Application

    Revised Map

    Engineer Certification

    Floodplain and Shoreline Administration Webpage

    Physical applications are available in the PDS office at 127 E. Main St., Suite 2, in downtown Missoula


    This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the county commissioners.


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  • Floodplain Development No. 26-08 (Seeley Lake)

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    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received a Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-08 from Amee Tafoya for reconstruction of a cabin in the Clearwater River regulated flood hazard area.

    The site is located at 975 Leaning Pine Drive on state-leased land: Parcel: 13, COS 4875, S)4, T16N, R15W in Missoula County.



    What is a floodplain permit?

    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.


    Public Comment

    Submit public comment by 5 p.m., Monday, April 6, through the following three ways.

    1. Use the comment tool below. You must be registered on Missoula County Voice
    2. Email floodplain@missoulacounty.us
    3. Mail to Planning, Development and Sustainability
      • Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula, MT 59802


    Questions or want to make an appointment?

    Please feel free to call 406-258-4647 or email floodplain@missoulacounty.us with any questions or to make an appointment to review the permit application.


    Important Documents and Links

    Floodplain Permit Application and Value Estimates – 8.28.25

    Floodplain Permit Application and Values Estimates – 9.18.25

    Construction Plans

    Modified DeAcetis Cabin

    Floodplain and Shoreline Administration Webpage

    Physical applications are available in the PDS office at 127 E. Main St., Suite 2 in downtown Missoula

    This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the county commissioners.


    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received a Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-08 from Amee Tafoya for reconstruction of a cabin in the Clearwater River regulated flood hazard area.

    The site is located at 975 Leaning Pine Drive on state-leased land: Parcel: 13, COS 4875, S)4, T16N, R15W in Missoula County.



    What is a floodplain permit?

    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.


    Public Comment

    Submit public comment by 5 p.m., Monday, April 6, through the following three ways.

    1. Use the comment tool below. You must be registered on Missoula County Voice
    2. Email floodplain@missoulacounty.us
    3. Mail to Planning, Development and Sustainability
      • Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula, MT 59802


    Questions or want to make an appointment?

    Please feel free to call 406-258-4647 or email floodplain@missoulacounty.us with any questions or to make an appointment to review the permit application.


    Important Documents and Links

    Floodplain Permit Application and Value Estimates – 8.28.25

    Floodplain Permit Application and Values Estimates – 9.18.25

    Construction Plans

    Modified DeAcetis Cabin

    Floodplain and Shoreline Administration Webpage

    Physical applications are available in the PDS office at 127 E. Main St., Suite 2 in downtown Missoula

    This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the county commissioners.


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  • Floodplain Development No. 26-05 (Frenchtown)

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    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development & Sustainability Department (PDS) has received a Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-05 from George Neumunz for construction of a stream crossing in the Sixmile Creek regulated flood hazard area.

    The site is located on the west side of the Sixmile Road: Lot 21 of Six Mile Timber Tracts #2, S23, T15N, R22W, Missoula County.


    What is a floodplain development permit?

    The primary purpose of the floodplain development permit is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, to minimize flood losses in areas subject to flood hazards, and to promote wise use of the floodplain.


    Public Comment:

    Submit public comment by 5 p.m., Monday, April 6 through the following three ways.

    1. Use the comment tool below. You must be registered on Missoula County Voice
    2. Email floodplain@missoulacounty.us
    3. Mail to Planning, Development, & Sustainability
      • Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula, MT 59802


    Questions or want to make an appointment?

    Please feel free to call 406-258-4647 or email floodplain@missoulacounty.us with any questions or to make an appointment to review the permit application.


    Important Documents and Links:

    Floodplain Permit Application

    Supplemental and Revised Packet

    Discussion and Review

    Floodplain and Shoreline Administration Webpage

    Physical applications are available in the PDS office at 127 E. Main St., Suite 2 in downtown Missoula


    This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the county commissioners.


    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development & Sustainability Department (PDS) has received a Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-05 from George Neumunz for construction of a stream crossing in the Sixmile Creek regulated flood hazard area.

    The site is located on the west side of the Sixmile Road: Lot 21 of Six Mile Timber Tracts #2, S23, T15N, R22W, Missoula County.


    What is a floodplain development permit?

    The primary purpose of the floodplain development permit is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, to minimize flood losses in areas subject to flood hazards, and to promote wise use of the floodplain.


    Public Comment:

    Submit public comment by 5 p.m., Monday, April 6 through the following three ways.

    1. Use the comment tool below. You must be registered on Missoula County Voice
    2. Email floodplain@missoulacounty.us
    3. Mail to Planning, Development, & Sustainability
      • Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula, MT 59802


    Questions or want to make an appointment?

    Please feel free to call 406-258-4647 or email floodplain@missoulacounty.us with any questions or to make an appointment to review the permit application.


    Important Documents and Links:

    Floodplain Permit Application

    Supplemental and Revised Packet

    Discussion and Review

    Floodplain and Shoreline Administration Webpage

    Physical applications are available in the PDS office at 127 E. Main St., Suite 2 in downtown Missoula


    This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the county commissioners.


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