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  • Floodplain Development No. 26-03

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    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development, & Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-03 from Gregory Axtman for electrical utility work.

    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 1744 Snowmass Drive in the Clearwater River regulated flood hazard area: Parcel 15 of COS 5140, Section 04, Township 16 North, Range 15 West, Missoula County. See location here.

    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

    Floodplain Permit Application

    Application Signatures

    Site Map

    This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the Board of County Commissioners.

    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development, & Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-03 from Gregory Axtman for electrical utility work.

    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 1744 Snowmass Drive in the Clearwater River regulated flood hazard area: Parcel 15 of COS 5140, Section 04, Township 16 North, Range 15 West, Missoula County. See location here.

    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

    Floodplain Permit Application

    Application Signatures

    Site Map

    This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the Board of County Commissioners.

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  • Floodplain Development Permit No. 26-22

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    This project has been approved with conditions.

    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-22 from Nicholas Caras to make improvements to an existing commercial building.


    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 at 7 Rock Creek Road in the Clark Fork River floodplain: Parcel C of COS 1041, S12, T11N, R17W, 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 and Sustainability, Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula MT 59802.


    Related Documents and Links

    Floodplain permit application

    Cost estimate

    Appraisal for purpose of floodplain review

    Floodplain and Shoreline Administration webpage

    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-22 from Nicholas Caras to make improvements to an existing commercial building.


    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 at 7 Rock Creek Road in the Clark Fork River floodplain: Parcel C of COS 1041, S12, T11N, R17W, 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 and Sustainability, Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula MT 59802.


    Related Documents and Links

    Floodplain permit application

    Cost estimate

    Appraisal for purpose of floodplain review

    Floodplain and Shoreline Administration webpage

  • Floodplain Development Permit No. 26-20

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    This project has been approved with conditions.

    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-20 from Tollefson Properties LLC to build a utility enclosure for a pump that is part of a project to divert water from the Bitterroot River to Miller Creek.

    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 property is located at 6225 Haugan Drive in the Bitterroot River floodplain, S14, T12N, 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, August 12, 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

    Building permit plans 6.5.26

    Joint application Oxbow diversion project

    Floodplain and Shoreline Administration webpage

    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-20 from Tollefson Properties LLC to build a utility enclosure for a pump that is part of a project to divert water from the Bitterroot River to Miller Creek.

    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 property is located at 6225 Haugan Drive in the Bitterroot River floodplain, S14, T12N, 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, August 12, 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

    Building permit plans 6.5.26

    Joint application Oxbow diversion project

    Floodplain and Shoreline Administration webpage

  • Richardson Family Transfer Exemption

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    The County commissioners approved this request at their Aug. 27 public hearing meeting.

    Project Description:

    Lorna Richardson is requesting to use the family transfer exemption from subdivision review to divide her existing 45.8-acre property at 4328 Mount Ave. into two parcels (Parcel C1: 22.935 acres; Parcel C2: 22.875 acres). Lorna plans to gift C1 to her daughter, Lisa Ann Edwards, and keep C2 as her primary residence.


    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, Aug. 27

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West 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


    Public Comment:

    Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.


    Important Links and Documents:

    Richardson Family Transfer application

    Project Description:

    Lorna Richardson is requesting to use the family transfer exemption from subdivision review to divide her existing 45.8-acre property at 4328 Mount Ave. into two parcels (Parcel C1: 22.935 acres; Parcel C2: 22.875 acres). Lorna plans to gift C1 to her daughter, Lisa Ann Edwards, and keep C2 as her primary residence.


    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, Aug. 27

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West 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


    Public Comment:

    Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.


    Important Links and Documents:

    Richardson Family Transfer application

  • Loterbauer Family Transfer Exemption and Aggregation Exemption

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    The county commissioners approved this request at their Aug.13 public hearing meeting.

    Project Description

    Tyler Loterbauer is requesting to use the family transfer exemption to divide their 20.1-acre property located at 12282 Rosco Road into two parcels (Tract 1: 10.05 acres; Tract 2: 10.05 acres). Loterbauer plans to gift Tract 2 to their father and keep Tract 1. Both tracts are intended to be developed with residential housing with individual well and septic systems.



    Loterbauer also requests an aggregation exemption from subdivision review to expunge an underlying boundary line within the parent tract, which had been identified by the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder.

    The property is unzoned and is classified as Open and Resource Land by the 2002 Regional Land Use Guide, an update of the 1975 Comprehensive Plan.


    Subdivision Regulations and Exemptions

    Missoula County’s subdivision regulations promote public health, safety and general welfare by ensuring any subdivision of land in the County’s jurisdiction provides for adequate light, air, water supply, sewage disposal, parks and recreation areas, ingress and egress and other public requirements. Many requests to divide land must go through the subdivision process to ensure these requirements are met, but certain types of land division are exempt from subdivision review. Landowners can apply for one or multiple subdivision exemptions when their development plans meet the state and local requirements for the applicable exemptions.

    • Family Transfer Exemption
      Landowners can request a family transfer exemption when they intend to divide their property to gift or sell the newly created parcel(s) to an immediate family member.
    • Aggregation Exemption

    Landowners can request an aggregation exemption when the division or combination of parcels will not create new lots or otherwise significantly alter the development potential.

    View subdivision exemption criteria.


    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’s does not 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: Thursday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m.

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West 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


    Public Comment

    Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.


    Important Links and Documents

    Loterbauer family transfer exemption application

    Loterbauer existing and proposed conditions

    Planning, Development and Sustainability webpage

    Project Description

    Tyler Loterbauer is requesting to use the family transfer exemption to divide their 20.1-acre property located at 12282 Rosco Road into two parcels (Tract 1: 10.05 acres; Tract 2: 10.05 acres). Loterbauer plans to gift Tract 2 to their father and keep Tract 1. Both tracts are intended to be developed with residential housing with individual well and septic systems.



    Loterbauer also requests an aggregation exemption from subdivision review to expunge an underlying boundary line within the parent tract, which had been identified by the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder.

    The property is unzoned and is classified as Open and Resource Land by the 2002 Regional Land Use Guide, an update of the 1975 Comprehensive Plan.


    Subdivision Regulations and Exemptions

    Missoula County’s subdivision regulations promote public health, safety and general welfare by ensuring any subdivision of land in the County’s jurisdiction provides for adequate light, air, water supply, sewage disposal, parks and recreation areas, ingress and egress and other public requirements. Many requests to divide land must go through the subdivision process to ensure these requirements are met, but certain types of land division are exempt from subdivision review. Landowners can apply for one or multiple subdivision exemptions when their development plans meet the state and local requirements for the applicable exemptions.

    • Family Transfer Exemption
      Landowners can request a family transfer exemption when they intend to divide their property to gift or sell the newly created parcel(s) to an immediate family member.
    • Aggregation Exemption

    Landowners can request an aggregation exemption when the division or combination of parcels will not create new lots or otherwise significantly alter the development potential.

    View subdivision exemption criteria.


    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’s does not 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: Thursday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m.

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West 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


    Public Comment

    Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.


    Important Links and Documents

    Loterbauer family transfer exemption application

    Loterbauer existing and proposed conditions

    Planning, Development and Sustainability webpage

  • Floodplain Development Permit No. 26-24

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    The floodplain administrator has approved this project as proposed, subject to conditions.

    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-24 from Mari Houck of Five Valleys Land Trust to construct access improvements for an open space property.


    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 east of 29 Rock Creek Road in the Clark Fork River floodway: S7, T11N, R16W, 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 and Sustainability, Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula MT 59802.


    Related Documents and Links

    Floodplain permit application

    Floodway certification

    Project map

    Floodplain and Shoreline Administration webpage

    Project Description

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-24 from Mari Houck of Five Valleys Land Trust to construct access improvements for an open space property.


    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 east of 29 Rock Creek Road in the Clark Fork River floodway: S7, T11N, R16W, 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 and Sustainability, Attn: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, 200 W. Broadway St., Missoula MT 59802.


    Related Documents and Links

    Floodplain permit application

    Floodway certification

    Project map

    Floodplain and Shoreline Administration webpage

  • Floodplain Development #26-17 (Lolo)

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    The floodplain administrator has approved this project as proposed, subject to conditions.

    Project Description:

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received a Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-17 from Missoula County Public Works Department to reconstruct and expand the Riverside Park cul-de-sac parking area to address deteriorating infrastructure, improve emergency vehicle access, meet accessibility requirements, and accommodate increasing park use.

    The primary purpose of the 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 the north end of Lakeside Drive in the FEMA-designated Bitterroot River floodplain in Lolo: S26, T12N, R20W, Missoula County. See location here.

    The full application is available for review online 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 in person.


    Public Comment:

    Submit public comment through Monday, July 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.


    Important links and documents:

    Floodplain permit application

    Missoula County Floodplain and Shoreline Administration

    Project Description:

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received a Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-17 from Missoula County Public Works Department to reconstruct and expand the Riverside Park cul-de-sac parking area to address deteriorating infrastructure, improve emergency vehicle access, meet accessibility requirements, and accommodate increasing park use.

    The primary purpose of the 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 the north end of Lakeside Drive in the FEMA-designated Bitterroot River floodplain in Lolo: S26, T12N, R20W, Missoula County. See location here.

    The full application is available for review online 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 in person.


    Public Comment:

    Submit public comment through Monday, July 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.


    Important links and documents:

    Floodplain permit application

    Missoula County Floodplain and Shoreline Administration

  • Floodplain Development Permit No. 26-16 (Huson)

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    The floodplain administrator has approved this project as proposed, subject to conditions.

    Project description:

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-16 from Confluence Consulting Inc., on behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation, for stream restoration work.

    The primary purpose of the 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 at the lower reach of Six Mile Creek near 16905 Six Mile Road in the FEMA-designated Six Mile Creek floodplain: Parcels 1 & 2, COS 4795, S26, T15N, R22W, Missoula County. See location here.


    The full application is available for review online 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 public comment through Monday, June 8, 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.


    Important links and documents:

    Floodplain permit application and attachments

    CLOMR cover letter

    CLOMR comment document

    Project description:

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-16 from Confluence Consulting Inc., on behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation, for stream restoration work.

    The primary purpose of the 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 at the lower reach of Six Mile Creek near 16905 Six Mile Road in the FEMA-designated Six Mile Creek floodplain: Parcels 1 & 2, COS 4795, S26, T15N, R22W, Missoula County. See location here.


    The full application is available for review online 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 public comment through Monday, June 8, 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.


    Important links and documents:

    Floodplain permit application and attachments

    CLOMR cover letter

    CLOMR comment document

  • Floodplain Development Permit No. 26-13

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    The floodplain administrator has approved this project as proposed, subject to conditions.

    Project description:

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-13 from Gretchen Watkins for stream restoration work.

    The primary purpose of the 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 at the lower reach of Grant Creek near 1655 Frey Lane in the FEMA-designate Clark Fork River floodplain: Tracts D & E, COS 5108, S14, T13N, R20W, in Missoula County. See location here.


    The full application is available for review online 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 public comment through Monday, June 8, 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.


    Important links and documents:

    Floodplain permit application

    Engineer memo and plan set

    Project description:

    The Missoula County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-13 from Gretchen Watkins for stream restoration work.

    The primary purpose of the 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 at the lower reach of Grant Creek near 1655 Frey Lane in the FEMA-designate Clark Fork River floodplain: Tracts D & E, COS 5108, S14, T13N, R20W, in Missoula County. See location here.


    The full application is available for review online 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 public comment through Monday, June 8, 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.


    Important links and documents:

    Floodplain permit application

    Engineer memo and plan set

  • CZD 9 Accessory Structure Variance Request (Target Range)

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    The planning and zoning commission approved this request at their July 23 public meeting.

    Update: The public hearing meeting for this project has been moved to July 23 due to not enough members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, along with County Commissioners, being able to establish a quorum at the July 9 hearing. Residents are welcome to attend the July 23 hearing in-person and virtually.

    Planning and Zoning Commission: Thursday, July 23, 2 p.m.

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West 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 description

    Sherra and Brandon Grosvenor are requesting two zoning variances for their property located at 905 Gladis Drive in the Target Range area of Missoula. These two zoning variances request the following:

    • To allow construction of an accessory dwelling structure on the 0.32-acre parcel with a dry composting toilet . The parcel is currently too small to support an on-site septic system, which prevents residential development under current Health Department and DEQ standards. The Health Department has indicated a structure with a composting toilet is acceptable.
    • Build 15 feet instead of 25 feet from the property line. This would allow a better layout for the accessory dwelling structure, align closer with the neighborhood dwelling pattern, provide room for RV storage and preserve usable outdoor space on the property.


    What is a zoning variance?

    A variance is a relaxation of specific provisions of the zoning regulations when literal enforcement of the regulations would result in unnecessary or undue hardship.


    Project timeline

    Planning and Zoning Commission: Thursday, July 9, 2 p.m. (cancelled)

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West 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


    Planning and Zoning Commission: Thursday, July 23, 2 p.m.

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West 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

    Let us know what you think by logging in or creating an account and submitting your comment below.


    Project lead

    Katy Reeder, 406-258-4657


    Important links and documents

    20260513 Submittal CZD Variance Application

    Update: The public hearing meeting for this project has been moved to July 23 due to not enough members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, along with County Commissioners, being able to establish a quorum at the July 9 hearing. Residents are welcome to attend the July 23 hearing in-person and virtually.

    Planning and Zoning Commission: Thursday, July 23, 2 p.m.

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West 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 description

    Sherra and Brandon Grosvenor are requesting two zoning variances for their property located at 905 Gladis Drive in the Target Range area of Missoula. These two zoning variances request the following:

    • To allow construction of an accessory dwelling structure on the 0.32-acre parcel with a dry composting toilet . The parcel is currently too small to support an on-site septic system, which prevents residential development under current Health Department and DEQ standards. The Health Department has indicated a structure with a composting toilet is acceptable.
    • Build 15 feet instead of 25 feet from the property line. This would allow a better layout for the accessory dwelling structure, align closer with the neighborhood dwelling pattern, provide room for RV storage and preserve usable outdoor space on the property.


    What is a zoning variance?

    A variance is a relaxation of specific provisions of the zoning regulations when literal enforcement of the regulations would result in unnecessary or undue hardship.


    Project timeline

    Planning and Zoning Commission: Thursday, July 9, 2 p.m. (cancelled)

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West 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


    Planning and Zoning Commission: Thursday, July 23, 2 p.m.

    • In-person location: Sophie Moiese Room, Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West 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

    Let us know what you think by logging in or creating an account and submitting your comment below.


    Project lead

    Katy Reeder, 406-258-4657


    Important links and documents

    20260513 Submittal CZD Variance Application