Road and District Petitions

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Missoula County routinely considers petitions to make changes to roads, establish or update rural special improvement districts (RSIDs), add properties into a district and more. The projects featured on this page are submitted to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office to ensure they meet various statutory requirements related to each petition. The Board of County Commissioners then considers approval of projects at their public meetings. Road petitions require at least two public meetings: the first to open the hearing and set a time for the commissioners, staff, and interested members of the public to complete a site visit, and the second to make the final decision on the petition or continue the hearing if needed.

Comments on these projects inform the commissioners how the community feels about the petitions, so the commissioners can make well-informed decisions on each project. You can also refer to this page to find the meeting dates, times and locations for each petition.

Road petitions procedure

Missoula County residents can petition to establish, alter or abandon a public road right-of-way by filling out an online form and returning it to the County Surveyor’s Office. This form is not required, but it will help make sure you’re following each step of the process outlined in state law. It is also recommended the petitioner(s) have the County Surveyor’s Office review the petition for accuracy and completeness before obtaining signatures. Road petitions require a signature from a minimum of 10 landowners in the Missoula County road district. Since Missoula County is a single road district, the landowners may own land anywhere in the County. The petition must specify:

  • The particular road/roads affected
  • The general route
  • The lands and landowners affected
  • Whether the landowners consent
  • Where consent is not given, the probable cost of the right-of-way
  • The necessity for and advantage of the petition

Within 30 days of submitting a completed petition, the Clerk and Recorder’s Office schedules a public hearing at a Missoula County commissioners meeting. Notice of the hearing is published in the newspaper twice under the public notice section and all owners of land abutting the road or street are mailed notice of the public hearing. At the public meeting, the commissioners listen to comments and arrange for an on-site investigation of the area affected by the petition to determine the feasibility, desirability, merits and cost of the action. One commissioner and one Public Works staff member attend this road viewing and interested residents are also welcome to join. The commissioners and staff will also determine the day of the follow-up public hearing on the proposed petition to take place after the road viewing. At that meeting, the commissioners may make a decision on the petition or continue the hearing. Within 10 days of making a decision, the County mails all affected landowners notice of the commissioners’ decision.

Let us know your thoughts on road and district petitions in Missoula County.

Missoula County routinely considers petitions to make changes to roads, establish or update rural special improvement districts (RSIDs), add properties into a district and more. The projects featured on this page are submitted to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office to ensure they meet various statutory requirements related to each petition. The Board of County Commissioners then considers approval of projects at their public meetings. Road petitions require at least two public meetings: the first to open the hearing and set a time for the commissioners, staff, and interested members of the public to complete a site visit, and the second to make the final decision on the petition or continue the hearing if needed.

Comments on these projects inform the commissioners how the community feels about the petitions, so the commissioners can make well-informed decisions on each project. You can also refer to this page to find the meeting dates, times and locations for each petition.

Road petitions procedure

Missoula County residents can petition to establish, alter or abandon a public road right-of-way by filling out an online form and returning it to the County Surveyor’s Office. This form is not required, but it will help make sure you’re following each step of the process outlined in state law. It is also recommended the petitioner(s) have the County Surveyor’s Office review the petition for accuracy and completeness before obtaining signatures. Road petitions require a signature from a minimum of 10 landowners in the Missoula County road district. Since Missoula County is a single road district, the landowners may own land anywhere in the County. The petition must specify:

  • The particular road/roads affected
  • The general route
  • The lands and landowners affected
  • Whether the landowners consent
  • Where consent is not given, the probable cost of the right-of-way
  • The necessity for and advantage of the petition

Within 30 days of submitting a completed petition, the Clerk and Recorder’s Office schedules a public hearing at a Missoula County commissioners meeting. Notice of the hearing is published in the newspaper twice under the public notice section and all owners of land abutting the road or street are mailed notice of the public hearing. At the public meeting, the commissioners listen to comments and arrange for an on-site investigation of the area affected by the petition to determine the feasibility, desirability, merits and cost of the action. One commissioner and one Public Works staff member attend this road viewing and interested residents are also welcome to join. The commissioners and staff will also determine the day of the follow-up public hearing on the proposed petition to take place after the road viewing. At that meeting, the commissioners may make a decision on the petition or continue the hearing. Within 10 days of making a decision, the County mails all affected landowners notice of the commissioners’ decision.

  • RSID 8506 - Lena Lane

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    Property owners near Rowan Street have petitioned the Missoula County Commissioners to create Rural Special Improvement District No. 8506 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of improvements to Rowan Street. These improvements include the design and engineering, as well as the construction, of paved roadways.

    At their meeting on October 24th, 2024, the Commissioners declared it their intent to create the District and to issue Rural Special Improvement District bonds in the amount of $49,000. If the district is created, property owners within the district will be assessed an amount not to exceed $3,267 spread over approximately 20 years.

    You can find the resolution declaring the Board of County Commissioners intent to create the district online at missoulaproperty.us(External link) or in the Clerk & Recorder's Office recorded at Book 1106 Page 81. The Resolution includes the properties included in the district, cost estimates of the work to be completed, and descriptions of the bonds to be issued.

    Affected property owners have been mailed a notice of the Resolution and their right to protest the creation of the district. At their public meeting on December 12th, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, the Commissioners will hear all protests against the creation of the district and then decide if the creation of the district should move forward.

    (External link)This hearing may be attended in person or via Microsoft Teams. Find the agenda and link to join the meeting here(External link).

  • Missoula Rural Fire District Annexation

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    BCC approved these petitions on July 11, 2024.

    The property owners at 697 Spanish Peaks Dr. Missoula MT 59803, 13250 Orion Way, Lolo, MT 59847, and 13465 Orion Way, Lolo, MT 59847 have petitioned the Missoula County commissioners to annex their land into the Missoula Rural Fire District. The request proposes to only annex the property owned by the petitioners. The fire district has reviewed the request and agrees that the property should be included in the area that falls under their fire protection. If approved, the fire district will assess taxes to the petitioners.

    Staff will present the petition to the commissioners at their public meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2024, where they will hear public comment and make a decision on the request. Join the meeting in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, or via Microsoft Teams. Find the agenda and link to join.

  • 2780 Loraine Dr MRFD Annexation

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    The property owners at 2780 Loraine Dr Missoula MT 59803 have petitioned the Missoula County commissioners to annex their land into the Missoula Rural Fire District. You can find the petition at Book 1099, Page 23. The request proposes to only annex the property owned by the petitioners. The fire district has reviewed the request and agrees that the property should be included in the area that falls under their fire protection. If approved, the fire district will assess taxes to the petitioners.

    Staff will present the petition to the commissioners at their public meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024, where they will hear public comment and make a decision on the request. Join the meeting in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, or via Microsoft Teams. Find the agenda and link to join.

  • 1887 Unnamed Petitioned Road Abandonment

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    The Missoula County Commissioners approved this item at their public meeting on May 9th, 2024.

    Property owners between Waldo Road and I-90 have petitioned the Missoula County Commissioners to abandon an unnamed public right-of-way that was initially created in 1887 that lies between Waldo Road and I-90. You can find the petition online at missoulaproperty.us or in the Clerk & Recorder's Office recorded at Book 1098 Page 934. All affected landowners have signed the petition. According to the petition, the abandonment of the right-of-way is necessary and advantageous for the following reasons; "The right-of-way was previously re-aligned to follow roads within Gallatin Estates on 1/28/2009. Gallatin Estates has not yet been platted. Adjacent O’Keefe Ranch Estates is being platted and the right-of-way interferes with proposed lots in both subdivisions."

    Staff will present the petition to the commissioners at their public meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024, where they will hear public comment, set a time to view the proposed road abandonment, and set a date for the second hearing on the petition. Join the meeting in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, or via Microsoft Teams. Find the agenda and link to join the meeting.

  • RSID 8468 Rowan Street Petition

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    The Missoula County Commissioners approved this item at their public meeting on April 25th, 2024.

    Property owners near Rowan Street have petitioned the Missoula County Commissioners to create Rural Special Improvement District No. 8468 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of improvements to Rowan Street. These improvements include the design and engineering, as well as the construction, of paved roadways.

    At their meeting on March 7th, 2024, the Commissioners declared it their intent to create the District and to issue Rural Special Improvement District bonds in the amount of $234,000. If the district is created, property owners within the district will be assessed an amount not to exceed $1,872 spread over approximately 10 years.

    You can find the resolution declaring the Board of County Commissioners intent to create the district online at missoulaproperty.us or in the Clerk & Recorder's Office recorded at Book 1098 Page 109. The Resolution includes the properties included in the district, cost estimates of the work to be completed, and descriptions of the bonds to be issued.

    Affected property owners have been mailed a notice of the Resolution and their right to protest the creation of the district. At their public meeting on April 25th, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, the Commissioners will hear all protests against the creation of the district and then decide if the creation of the district should move forward.

    This hearing may be attended in person or via Microsoft Teams. Find the agenda and link to join the meeting here.

  • Grand Am Way Road Abandonment

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    The Missoula County Commissioners approved this item at their public meeting on March 14th, 2024.

    The property owners of the Pontiac Commercial Development Subdivision have petitioned the Missoula County Commissioners to abandon the public right-of-way known as Grand Am Way from its intersection with Roller Coaster Road southerly to its terminus. You can find the petition online at missoulaproperty.us or in the Clerk & Recorder's Office recorded at Book 1097 Page 237. All affected landowners have signed the petition. According to the petition, the abandonment of the right-of-way is necessary and advantageous for the following reasons; "The road is privately maintained. The lot owners wish to be able to gate their property to protect their machinery."

    Staff will present the petition to the commissioners at their public meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024, where they will hear public comment, set a time to view the proposed road abandonment, and set a date for the second hearing on the petition. Join the meeting in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, or via Microsoft Teams. Find the agenda and link to join the meeting.

  • 10260 Bear Run Creek

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    The Missoula County Commissioners approved this item at their public meeting on January 11th, 2024.

    The property owner at 10260 Bear Run Creek has petitioned the Missoula County commissioners to annex their land into the Missoula Rural Fire District. You can find the petition at Book 1095 Page 1198. The request proposes to annex only property owned by the petitioners. The fire district has reviewed the request and agrees that the property should be included in the area that falls under their fire protection. If approved, the fire district will assess taxes to the petitioners.

    Staff will present the petition to the commissioners at their public meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024, where they will hear public comment and make a decision on the request. Join the meeting in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, or via Microsoft Teams. Find the agenda and link to join(https://missoulacomt.v8.civicclerk.com/Meetings/Agenda?id=3650ternal link).

  • 1960 River Watch Trail - Seeley Lake Refuse District Annexation

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    The Missoula County Commissioners approved this item at their public meeting on Nov. 9, 2023.

    The property owners at 1960 River Watch Trail, Seeley Lake, MT 59868 have petitioned the Missoula County commissioners to annex their land into the Seeley Lake Refuse District. You can find the petition at Book 1094, Page 706. The request proposes to only annex the property owned by the petitioners. If approved, the refuse district will assess taxes to the petitioners.

    Staff will present the petition to the commissioners at their public meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 9th, 2023 where they will hear public comment and make a decision on the request. Join the meeting in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, or via Microsoft Teams. Find the agenda and link to join.

  • 22050 Hwy 12 W Fire Annexation

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded. BCC has approved the petition for annexation.

    The property owners at 22050 Hwy 12 W Lolo, MT 59847 have petitioned the Missoula County commissioners to annex their land into the Missoula Rural Fire District. You can find the petition at Book 1090, Page 626. The request proposes to only annex the property owned by the petitioners. The fire district has reviewed the request and agrees that the property should be included in the area that falls under their fire protection. If approved, the fire district will assess taxes to the petitioners.

    Staff will present the petition to the commissioners at their public meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023, where they will hear public comment and make a decision on the request. Join the meeting in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, or via Microsoft Teams. Find the agenda and link to join.

  • 11884 Bench Rd Fire District Annexation Petition

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    CLOSED: This Petition has been approved by the Missoula County Commissioners during their 2pm Public Meeting on 09/14/2023.

    The property owner at 11884 Bench Rd has petitioned the Missoula County commissioners to annex their land into the Missoula Rural Fire District. You can find the petition at Book 1040 Page 217. The request proposes to annex only property owned by the petitioners. The fire district has reviewed the request and agrees that the property should be included in the area that falls under their fire protection. If approved, the fire district will assess taxes to the petitioners.

    Staff will present the petition to the commissioners at their public meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 14, where they will hear public comment and make a decision on the request. Join the meeting in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, or via Microsoft Teams. Find the agenda and link to join(External link). The agenda will be published on Friday, September 8th.

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