Code Reform
π PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE:
Upcoming Meetings:
- December 17th, 2025 at 12:45 p.m.: City Council Land Use and Planning Committee Working Session.
- January 7th, 2026 (Time TBD): City Council Land Use and Planning Committee Pre-Public Hearing Meeting.
January 12th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.: City Council Public Hearing.
January 14th, 2026 (Time TBD): City Council Land Use and Planning Committee Working Session.
January 26th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.: City Council Final Consideration.
Recordings of Past Meetings:
- November 18th, 2025: Planning Board Public Hearing
- November 20th, 2025: Planning Board Public Hearing (Continued)
- December 2nd, 2025: Planning Board Public Hearing (Continued)
- December 4th, 2025: Planning Board Public Hearing (Continued)
- December 9th, 2025: Planning Board Public Hearing (Continued)
- December 10th, 2025: City Council Land Use and Planning Committee Working Session
- December 15th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.: City Council First Reading on Consent Agenda
π ADOPTION MATERIALS:
The adoption materials include the adoption draft of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and the adoption draft of the Zoning Map. There are several ways to access this information:
- View the PDFs of the Unified Development Code (UDC), Zoning Map, and associated materials from the side bar on this web page or attached the agendas for the upcoming public meetings.
- Use the document viewer below to view the full adoption draft of the Unified Development Code.
- View an interactive version of the Zoning Map here.
π£οΈ SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
Comments on the adoption materials may be submitted until the final vote by City Council on January 26, 2026. All comments received by staff will be provided to the Planning Board (prior to their vote) and City Council for their consideration.
Comments can be submitted in the using the form below, via email (gluckine@ci.missoula.mt.us), via mail (City of Missoula, Attn: Emily Gluckin, 435 Ryman Street, Missoula MT, 59802), or in-person at any of the public meetings.
What Will Code Reform Do?
Code Reform will update our zoning and development codes to implement the community vision adopted in the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan. This will mean allowing more housing in places that allow people to live closer to where they work, shop, and find services. It will also mean promoting more housing diversity and affordability throughout the City, while considering how buildings integrate with the surrounding neighborhood. Lastly, Code Reform will include improvements to the type and quality of public amenities that are included with new development, like streets, trails, and parks.
The Code Reform process will result in the creation and adoption of three key materials:
- An updated Zoning Map;
- A new Unified Development Code (UDC) - A UDC contains all city regulations that relate to private development, including zoning, subdivision, public works, and parks and recreation regulations.
- And an updated City Standards & Specifications Manual.
Learn More
Use the news feed below to find updates, documents, and opportunities to provide your input related to the code reform process of the Our Missoula project. Visit the Our Missoula Events page to stay up to date on in-person opportunities.


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