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 or the relevant decision-making body 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.

Big Bear Addition Subdivision Amendment (Wye)

Share Big Bear Addition Subdivision Amendment (Wye) on Facebook Share Big Bear Addition Subdivision Amendment (Wye) on Twitter Share Big Bear Addition Subdivision Amendment (Wye) on Linkedin Email Big Bear Addition Subdivision Amendment (Wye) link

The County Commissioners approved this request at the Nov. 6 public meeting. https://www.youtube.com/c/missoulacounty
Project description:
Dennis & Phyllis Sauter, represented by WGM Group, are requesting to amend Condition of Approval #3 and Development Covenant Section #3 for the Big Bear Addition Subdivision located at 12514 Pulp Mill Road in the Wye area.
The county commissioners originally approved of the Big Bear Addition Subdivision in 2003 with a final plat deadline in 2004, subject to three conditions of approval. The plat has since been filed.

The proposed amendment seeks to amend Condition of Approval #3 and Development Covenant Section #3, which state: “The landowner shall either install a 350 gpm well or sprinkler systems for any additional future structures or for expansions of the existing structures.” Instead of the 350 gpm well or sprinkler system, the amendment proposes to install a cistern and/or a dry hydrant system, as required by the Frenchtown Rural Fire Department and the county fire inspector for firefighting purposes of all new buildings and additions.

Project timeline:
County commissioners hearing: Thursday, Nov. 6, 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:
Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.
Project lead:
Tim Worley, 406-258-4794, tworley@missoulacounty.us
Kevin Dantic, 406-258-4652, kdantic@missoulacounty.us
Related documents & links:
Big Bear Addition Subdivision Amendment Proposal
Planning, Development and Sustainability webpage
Project description:
Dennis & Phyllis Sauter, represented by WGM Group, are requesting to amend Condition of Approval #3 and Development Covenant Section #3 for the Big Bear Addition Subdivision located at 12514 Pulp Mill Road in the Wye area.
The county commissioners originally approved of the Big Bear Addition Subdivision in 2003 with a final plat deadline in 2004, subject to three conditions of approval. The plat has since been filed.

The proposed amendment seeks to amend Condition of Approval #3 and Development Covenant Section #3, which state: “The landowner shall either install a 350 gpm well or sprinkler systems for any additional future structures or for expansions of the existing structures.” Instead of the 350 gpm well or sprinkler system, the amendment proposes to install a cistern and/or a dry hydrant system, as required by the Frenchtown Rural Fire Department and the county fire inspector for firefighting purposes of all new buildings and additions.

Project timeline:
County commissioners hearing: Thursday, Nov. 6, 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:
Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.
Project lead:
Tim Worley, 406-258-4794, tworley@missoulacounty.us
Kevin Dantic, 406-258-4652, kdantic@missoulacounty.us
Related documents & links:
Big Bear Addition Subdivision Amendment Proposal
Planning, Development and Sustainability webpage
Floodplain Development No. 26-09

Share Floodplain Development No. 26-09 on Facebook Share Floodplain Development No. 26-09 on Twitter Share Floodplain Development No. 26-09 on Linkedin Email Floodplain Development No. 26-09 link

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

Project Description:
The Missoula County Planning, Development, & Sustainability (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-09 from Jason Rice for improvements to an existing structure.
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 4285 Hwy. 93 S. in the Bitterroot River regulated flood hazard area: Section 01, Township 12 North, Range 20 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., Wednesday, Oct. 29, by using the comment 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

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 (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-09 from Jason Rice for improvements to an existing structure.
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 4285 Hwy. 93 S. in the Bitterroot River regulated flood hazard area: Section 01, Township 12 North, Range 20 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., Wednesday, Oct. 29, by using the comment 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

This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the Board of County Commissioners.
Floodplain Development No. 26-02

Share Floodplain Development No. 26-02 on Facebook Share Floodplain Development No. 26-02 on Twitter Share Floodplain Development No. 26-02 on Linkedin Email Floodplain Development No. 26-02 link

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

Project Description:
The Missoula County Planning, Development, & Sustainability (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-02 from Tollefson Properties LLC for a new surface water diversion system in the Bitterroot River.
This permit application is the first of two phases of work. This first phase permit is for the construction of the diversion and preliminary installation of utilities. The second future phase and permit application will be for a pump structure and final utility work.
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 6225 Haugan Drive and includes work in the Bitterroot River and Miller Creek regulated flood hazard area: Parcel 2 of COS 6484, Section 15, Township 12 North, Range 20 West and Parcel 2B of COS 6562, Section 14, Township 12 North, Range 20 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., Wednesday, Oct. 29, by using the comment 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
Weland Delineation Report
Biological Assessment
Diversion Plans
Floodway Certification and Criteria Responses

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 (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-02 from Tollefson Properties LLC for a new surface water diversion system in the Bitterroot River.
This permit application is the first of two phases of work. This first phase permit is for the construction of the diversion and preliminary installation of utilities. The second future phase and permit application will be for a pump structure and final utility work.
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 6225 Haugan Drive and includes work in the Bitterroot River and Miller Creek regulated flood hazard area: Parcel 2 of COS 6484, Section 15, Township 12 North, Range 20 West and Parcel 2B of COS 6562, Section 14, Township 12 North, Range 20 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., Wednesday, Oct. 29, by using the comment 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
Weland Delineation Report
Biological Assessment
Diversion Plans
Floodway Certification and Criteria Responses

This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the Board of County Commissioners.
Wustner Minor Subdivision (East Missoula)

Share Wustner Minor Subdivision (East Missoula) on Facebook Share Wustner Minor Subdivision (East Missoula) on Twitter Share Wustner Minor Subdivision (East Missoula) on Linkedin Email Wustner Minor Subdivision (East Missoula) link

The County Commissioners approved this request at their Nov. 13 public meeting. https://www.youtube.com/c/missoulacounty
Project description:
The Wustner Minor Subdivision is a proposal by Bees 4 Ever, LLC, represented by IMEG Corporation, to subdivide 27.16 acres at 1005 Deer Creek Road in East Missoula into four lots. The site currently supports an agricultural building used for a bee pollination business, served by an exempt well and septic system. While the property is zoned agriculture and rural residential, the applicant does not anticipate residential development due to aspects of the surrounding area such as I-90, the railroad, a shooting range and storage units.
The subdivision design proposes four rectangular lots accessed from county-maintained Deer Creek Road, with no new public infrastructure proposed. Utilities will rely on exempt wells and septic systems, subject to Missoula Public Health Department approval. Covenants will address access, maintenance and limitations on residential use.
Project timeline:
County commissioners hearing: Thursday, Nov. 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(External link).

Public comment:
Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.
Project lead:
Katy Reeder, 406-258-3707, kreeder@missoulacounty.us
Related Documents & Links:
Subdivision Application
Project description:
The Wustner Minor Subdivision is a proposal by Bees 4 Ever, LLC, represented by IMEG Corporation, to subdivide 27.16 acres at 1005 Deer Creek Road in East Missoula into four lots. The site currently supports an agricultural building used for a bee pollination business, served by an exempt well and septic system. While the property is zoned agriculture and rural residential, the applicant does not anticipate residential development due to aspects of the surrounding area such as I-90, the railroad, a shooting range and storage units.
The subdivision design proposes four rectangular lots accessed from county-maintained Deer Creek Road, with no new public infrastructure proposed. Utilities will rely on exempt wells and septic systems, subject to Missoula Public Health Department approval. Covenants will address access, maintenance and limitations on residential use.
Project timeline:
County commissioners hearing: Thursday, Nov. 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(External link).

Public comment:
Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.
Project lead:
Katy Reeder, 406-258-3707, kreeder@missoulacounty.us
Related Documents & Links:
Subdivision Application
Hertz Family Transfer Exemption in Missoula

Share Hertz Family Transfer Exemption in Missoula on Facebook Share Hertz Family Transfer Exemption in Missoula on Twitter Share Hertz Family Transfer Exemption in Missoula on Linkedin Email Hertz Family Transfer Exemption in Missoula link

The County commissioners approved this request at their Oct. 23 public meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXKBpGp3vwQ
Project Description
Adam and Brittni Hertz are requesting to use the family transfer exemption from subdivision review to divide their 5.36-acre property at 10414 Royal Coachman Drive in Missoula into two tracts (Lot 2A: 4.29 acres; Lot 2B: 1.07 acres). They plan to gift their three daughters the 1.07 acre of land. When the daughters turn 18, Adam and Brittni will transfer both tracts of lands to their three daughters.
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.
Being granted these exemptions means the property owner does not need to go through the standard subdivision review process to divide their property. These requests require administrative review by planning staff and, in some cases, may require approval by the county commissioners to ensure the applicant is not evading these regulations.
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.
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
Board of County Commissioners hearing: Thursday, Oct. 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(External link).

Public Comment
Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.
Project Lead
Katy Reeder, 406-258-3707, kreeder@missoulacounty.us
Important Links and Documents
Hertz Family Transfer Application
Maps and Affidavit
Project Description
Adam and Brittni Hertz are requesting to use the family transfer exemption from subdivision review to divide their 5.36-acre property at 10414 Royal Coachman Drive in Missoula into two tracts (Lot 2A: 4.29 acres; Lot 2B: 1.07 acres). They plan to gift their three daughters the 1.07 acre of land. When the daughters turn 18, Adam and Brittni will transfer both tracts of lands to their three daughters.
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.
Being granted these exemptions means the property owner does not need to go through the standard subdivision review process to divide their property. These requests require administrative review by planning staff and, in some cases, may require approval by the county commissioners to ensure the applicant is not evading these regulations.
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.
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
Board of County Commissioners hearing: Thursday, Oct. 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(External link).

Public Comment
Submit public comment by using the comment tool below.
Project Lead
Katy Reeder, 406-258-3707, kreeder@missoulacounty.us
Important Links and Documents
Hertz Family Transfer Application
Maps and Affidavit
McAlister Family Transfer and Aggregation Exemption

Share McAlister Family Transfer and Aggregation Exemption on Facebook Share McAlister Family Transfer and Aggregation Exemption on Twitter Share McAlister Family Transfer and Aggregation Exemption on Linkedin Email McAlister Family Transfer and Aggregation Exemption link

The County commissioners approved this request at their Oct. 23 public meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXKBpGp3vwQ
Project Description:
James and Laurie McAlister are requesting to use the family transfer exemption to divide their 3.73-acre property at 3912 S 7th St. W. into three lots. They plan to gift two of these lots to their adult children, Caleb McAlister and Jessica (McAlister) Lewis, and keep the remaining lot.

Tract 61A (1.44 acres) to Caleb McAlister

Tract 61B (1.44 acres) to Jessica (McAlister) Lewis

Tract 61C (1.11 acres) to be owned by James and Laurie McAlister

The McAlisters have also applied for an aggregation exemption from subdivision review to expunge a historic boundary line that was contained within the parent tract, which had been identified by the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder.
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.
Being granted these exemptions means the property owner does not need to go through the standard subdivision review process to divide their property. These requests require administrative review by planning staff and, in some cases, may require approval by the county commissioners to ensure the applicant is not evading these regulations.

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 review criteria
ProjectTimeline
County Commissioners Hearing: Thursday, Oct. 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:
Submit public comment using the comment tool below.
Project Lead:
Kevin Dantic, 406-258-4652, kdantic@missoulacounty.us
Related Links and Documents:
McAlister Family Transfer
Existing and Proposed Conditions
3912 S 7^th St. W - Aerial
Project Description:
James and Laurie McAlister are requesting to use the family transfer exemption to divide their 3.73-acre property at 3912 S 7th St. W. into three lots. They plan to gift two of these lots to their adult children, Caleb McAlister and Jessica (McAlister) Lewis, and keep the remaining lot.

Tract 61A (1.44 acres) to Caleb McAlister

Tract 61B (1.44 acres) to Jessica (McAlister) Lewis

Tract 61C (1.11 acres) to be owned by James and Laurie McAlister

The McAlisters have also applied for an aggregation exemption from subdivision review to expunge a historic boundary line that was contained within the parent tract, which had been identified by the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder.
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.
Being granted these exemptions means the property owner does not need to go through the standard subdivision review process to divide their property. These requests require administrative review by planning staff and, in some cases, may require approval by the county commissioners to ensure the applicant is not evading these regulations.

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 review criteria
ProjectTimeline
County Commissioners Hearing: Thursday, Oct. 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:
Submit public comment using the comment tool below.
Project Lead:
Kevin Dantic, 406-258-4652, kdantic@missoulacounty.us
Related Links and Documents:
McAlister Family Transfer
Existing and Proposed Conditions
3912 S 7^th St. W - Aerial
Floodplain Development No. 26-04

Share Floodplain Development No. 26-04 on Facebook Share Floodplain Development No. 26-04 on Twitter Share Floodplain Development No. 26-04 on Linkedin Email Floodplain Development No. 26-04 link

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

Project Description
The Missoula County Planning, Development, & Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-04 from Blackfoot Communications for installation of telecommunication lines.
Project Location
Sites 1 & 2, in the Bitterroot River regulated flood hazard area, are near 10974 Oral Zumwalt Way, Section 25, Township 12N, Range 20W. See site map here.
Site 3, in the Miller Creek regulated flood hazard area, is near 3200 Trails End Road, Section 19, Township 12N, Range 19W. See site map 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
Site 1 Permit Application
Site 2 Permit Application
Site 3 Permit Application
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 #26-04 from Blackfoot Communications for installation of telecommunication lines.
Project Location
Sites 1 & 2, in the Bitterroot River regulated flood hazard area, are near 10974 Oral Zumwalt Way, Section 25, Township 12N, Range 20W. See site map here.
Site 3, in the Miller Creek regulated flood hazard area, is near 3200 Trails End Road, Section 19, Township 12N, Range 19W. See site map 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
Site 1 Permit Application
Site 2 Permit Application
Site 3 Permit Application
This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the Board of County Commissioners.
Floodplain Development No. 26-01

Share Floodplain Development No. 26-01 on Facebook Share Floodplain Development No. 26-01 on Twitter Share Floodplain Development No. 26-01 on Linkedin Email Floodplain Development No. 26-01 link

The permit was approved with conditions on Jan. 16.

Project Description
The Missoula County Planning, Development, & Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-01 from Carter Beck for a new solar panel array.
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 4860 Sundown Road in the Clark Fork River regulated flood hazard area: Lot W2 109 of Orchard Home Company’s Addition #6, Section 35, Township 13 North, Range 20 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
Application with floodway certification
4860 Sundown Road – Elevation Exhibit
National Flood Hazard Layer FIRMette
Construction Documents

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 #26-01 from Carter Beck for a new solar panel array.
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 4860 Sundown Road in the Clark Fork River regulated flood hazard area: Lot W2 109 of Orchard Home Company’s Addition #6, Section 35, Township 13 North, Range 20 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
Application with floodway certification
4860 Sundown Road – Elevation Exhibit
National Flood Hazard Layer FIRMette
Construction Documents

This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the Board of County Commissioners.
Floodplain Development No. 26-06

Share Floodplain Development No. 26-06 on Facebook Share Floodplain Development No. 26-06 on Twitter Share Floodplain Development No. 26-06 on Linkedin Email Floodplain Development No. 26-06 link

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

Project Description
The Missoula County Planning, Development, & Sustainability Department (PDS) has received Floodplain Development Permit Application #26-06 from Clark Fork Coalition for a stream restoration project in the Miller Creek regulated flood hazard area.
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 9163 Lehman Lane, Lot 2B of Lehman Addition, Section 19, Township 12N, Range 19W, Missoula County. See site map 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
Project Drawings
Engineering Report
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 #26-06 from Clark Fork Coalition for a stream restoration project in the Miller Creek regulated flood hazard area.
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 9163 Lehman Lane, Lot 2B of Lehman Addition, Section 19, Township 12N, Range 19W, Missoula County. See site map 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
Project Drawings
Engineering Report
This permit is subject to approval by the floodplain administrator and does not go before the Board of County Commissioners.
Floodplain Development No. 26-07

Share Floodplain Development No. 26-07 on Facebook Share Floodplain Development No. 26-07 on Twitter Share Floodplain Development No. 26-07 on Linkedin Email Floodplain Development No. 26-07 link

The floodplain administrator has approved this project as proposed, subject to conditions.
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
Floodplain Permit Application
Project Plans
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.
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
Floodplain Permit Application
Project Plans
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.