Development Applications
The City of Missoula receives numerous development applications each year. Application review processes often include the opportunity for public comment. Public bodies like the Missoula City Council, Missoula City-County Consolidated Planning Board, City Board of Adjustment, and City Design Review Board encourage public comment as a way to better understand aspects of the development project, potential impacts, and ways the impacts might be mitigated.
This page is a central place to view submissions and provide comments on current development applications. Visit the Frequently Asked Questions on the sidebar for general information on how, why, and when development applications allow for public comment. You can click on the Development Applications by Hearing Type tab to search for specific types of development applications in the list of specific projects.
Listed below are development applications for specific projects currently under review by the City of Missoula. Each project description includes a project name, brief description, links to application materials, comment deadline, and the name of the project planner assigned to the project review. You can submit comment directly in the space available in the project description. (NOTE: You must be registered with Engage Missoula in order to do so). You can also contact the project planner directly to make comment, or to request more information.
Remember to visit this page to stay updated on the progress of development applications.
The City of Missoula receives numerous development applications each year. Application review processes often include the opportunity for public comment. Public bodies like the Missoula City Council, Missoula City-County Consolidated Planning Board, City Board of Adjustment, and City Design Review Board encourage public comment as a way to better understand aspects of the development project, potential impacts, and ways the impacts might be mitigated.
This page is a central place to view submissions and provide comments on current development applications. Visit the Frequently Asked Questions on the sidebar for general information on how, why, and when development applications allow for public comment. You can click on the Development Applications by Hearing Type tab to search for specific types of development applications in the list of specific projects.
Listed below are development applications for specific projects currently under review by the City of Missoula. Each project description includes a project name, brief description, links to application materials, comment deadline, and the name of the project planner assigned to the project review. You can submit comment directly in the space available in the project description. (NOTE: You must be registered with Engage Missoula in order to do so). You can also contact the project planner directly to make comment, or to request more information.
Remember to visit this page to stay updated on the progress of development applications.
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Phased Development Review & Phasing Plan Amendment: Remington Flats Subdivision Phases 4 & 5
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The subdivider is preparing to file the final plat and create the lots for Phases 4 & 5 of the Remington Flats Subdivision, approved by City Council on October 19th, 2020. The Remington Flats Subdivision is located east of Chuck Wagon Drive and north of Remington Drive. Phase 4 includes 20 residential lots and Phase 5 includes 17 residential lots. The applicant is requesting to amend the phasing plan to switch Phases 5 & 6 from the original phasing plan.
State Law requires City Council to hold a public hearing before each phase of a subdivision proceeds with installation of infrastructure and filing a final plat. City Council will review any changes in regulations or circumstances since approval of preliminary plat for the subdivision. Any new information that may create significant impacts previously not considered by City Council will be considered with the Phased Development Review Process, and may result in modified or additional conditions of approval.
The property is within the Captain John Mullan Neighborhood Council and City Council Ward 2.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://missoulaparks.org/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
The City Council Land Use and Planning Committee will hold pre-public hearing informational meeting March 26th, 2025 (time TBD). The City Council public hearing and final consideration is scheduled for April 7th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Information on how to attend the meetings virtually or in-person is posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes
PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearing is closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Lauren Stevens, who can be reached at stevensl@ci.missoula.mt.us or 406-552-6054.
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Height Variance: Hyatt Place Hotel 200 & 220 Expressway
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Development Services has received a request from Christopher Kaczmar. of Kaczmar Architects Inc.,on behalf of Missoula Expressway Hotel LLC, for variances from the height requirements of the M1-2 Industrial zoning district for a new hotel at 200 and 220 Expressway. The M1-2 zoning district has a maximum height of 50 feet. The applicant is requesting the variance to allow a height of 53’-9”. This variance request is in response to the slope of the site in combination with other constraints. The site is constrained by Grant Creek, the associated riparian area, a trail, and high ground water.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
The public hearing will be held by the Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
Information on how to attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams or in person can be found online at: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes
PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken until the public hearing is closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the Board of Adjustment public meeting on March 26, 2025, at 6:00pm. Your comments may be considered by the Board of Adjustment in their decision to approve or deny this request.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Claire Lovelace and can be reached at 406-552-6671 or lovelacec@ci.missoula.mt.us.
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Variance: 4106 Weeping Willow Drive
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Variance: 4106 Weeping Willow Drive Mixed-Use Building
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Development Services has received a variance request from Hope Fisher of Gavin Hanks Architects, on behalf of 818 W. Central, LLC, to reduce the street side setback requirement and allow residential units on the first floor of a mixed-use building within the Willow Wood Planned Unit Development zoning district. The property address is 4106 Weeping Willow Drive, located on the southwest corner of 39th Street and Gharrett Street. Setback and mixed-use building requirements for this lot are in the Willow Wood Village Planned Unit Development ordinance and Title 19.
The zoning district allows for a mixed-use building with up to 8 residential units. The zoning states residential units may not be located on the ground floor. In order to create two accessible units, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow two dwelling units on the ground floor. The zoning requires a 20-foot setback from both the 39th Street property line and the Gharrett Street property line. The applicant is requesting a variance to provide a 12-foot setback from the Gharrett Street property line.
Zoning variances are intended to address unnecessary hardships resulting from strict application of zoning ordinance standards.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
The public hearing will be held by the Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 6:00pm
Information on how to attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams or in person can be found online at: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes
PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken until the public hearing is closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the Board of Adjustment public meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 6:00pm. Your comments may be considered by the Board of Adjustment in their decision to approve or deny this request.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Kristin Spadafore and can be reached at 406-552-6152 or spadaforek@ci.missoula.mt.us
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Annexation: 400 N California St
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Annexation of the property at 400 N California St and zoning upon annexation of B2-3 Community Business
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for the annexation of the property located at 400 North California Street. The property is located southeast of the intersection of California Street and River Road. The property currently contains a single-family residence.
The property is currently zoned NR Neighborhood Residential in the County and the applicant is requesting City zoning upon annexation of B2-3 Community Business. It is located in Annexation Area A, which means it generally meets the guidelines for annexation set out in Missoula’s Annexation Policy.
The new Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan designates this area with a Place Type of UML Urban Mixed-Use Low, which identifies the following comparable zoning designations: B1, B2, B3, C1, and M1R. The same zoning designation is simultaneously being requested as a part of a rezone across California Street, southwest of the intersection of California St and River Rd.
For general rezoning information, review the FAQ’s on this page. For more complete information on the B2-3 zoning designation, see Title 20 Zoning Regulations at the following link: https://library.municode.com/mt/missoula/codes/municipal_code
The subject property is in the Riverfront Neighborhood and Council Ward 3.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
KEY DATES:
Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, April 2, 2025, (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting
City Council: Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing, Final Consideration & Vote on Rezoning
PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearings are closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the Planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Provide your comment by March 13, 2025, to be included in the staff report packet. Your comments may be considered by City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.
All meetings will be held in a hybrid format, in person at the City Council chambers and virtually via Microsoft TEAMs, with more information to be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes(External link)
The Planning Board public hearing will be held in the Sophie Moise conference room in the Missoula County Courthouse (200 W Broadway St.) Planning Board meeting agendas and information will be posted here: https://missoulacomt.portal.civicclerk.com/?category_id=33
City Council meetings will be held in City Council Chambers (140 W Pine St.) Meeting agendas and information will be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Tara Porcari. They can be reached at (406) 552-6085 or porcarit@ci.missoula.mt.us.
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Rezoning: 1201/1203 River Rd & 401 N California St
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Rezone of three parcels located at 1201/1203 River Rd & 401 N California St from R80 Residential, RT10 Residential (two-unit/townhouse), and B2-2 Community Business with a Southside Riverfront Neighborhood Character Overlay to B2-3 Community Business
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for the rezoning of three parcels located at 1201/1203 River Road & 401 North California Street. The property is located southwest of the intersection of California Street and River Road. The property currently contains a mix of single-family homes, multi-family buildings, and residential outbuildings, all proposed to be removed with upcoming development.
The property is currently zoned R80 Residential, RT10 Residential (two-unit/townhouse), and B2-2 Community Business with a Southside Riverfront Neighborhood Character Overlay and is proposed to be rezoned in its entirety to B2-3 Community Business, with no overlay. City Council will either approve or deny the rezoning request. The requested zoning district is a standard zoning districts that applies equally to other areas of the city with the same zoning. City Council cannot subject the rezoning approval to conditions because State Law prohibits conditions to standard zoning districts.
Under the City’s new Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan, the property has been designated a Place Type of UML (Urban Mixed-Use Low), which is intended to reflect an urban residential feel, interspersed with a mix of commercial and cottage industrial uses, while offering a diversity of housing types. The UML Place type has comparable City zoning districts of B1, B2, B3, C1, and M1R. The following chart compares some residential and mixed-use parcel and building requirements of the existing zoning districts with that of the proposed B2-3 Community Business Zoning District.
R80 (existing)
RT10 (existing)
B2-2 (existing)
B2-3 (proposed)
Min. Parcel Area/Unit (sf):
80,000
10,000
1,000
1,000
Setbacks (ft):
Front
Side (interior)
Side (street)
Rear
25
25
12.5
25
20
7.5
10
20
Match abutting
Match abutting
25% of parcel depth
25% of parcel depth
*N/A if not abutting R district
Match abutting
Match abutting
25% of parcel depth
25% of parcel depth
*N/A if not abutting R district
Max. Height (ft):
35
35
50
65
Allowed Uses/Building Types (summarized):
Single-family homes, schools, religious assemblies, community gardens, etc.
Single-family homes, two-unit townhouses, duplexes, schools, religious assemblies, community gardens, etc.
All residential building types, schools/universities, religious assemblies, restaurants, offices, personal improvement services, retail sales, limited industrial, microbreweries, community gardens, etc.
All residential building types, schools/universities, religious assemblies, restaurants, offices, personal improvement services, retail sales, limited industrial, microbreweries, community gardens, etc.
For general rezoning information, review the FAQ’s on this page. Complete information on zoning designations can be found in Title 20 at the following link: https://library.municode.com/mt/missoula/codes/municipal_code
The subject property is in the Riverfront Neighborhood and Council Ward 3.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
KEY DATES:
Planning Board: Tuesday, March 18, 20245, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing
Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, April 2, 2025, (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting
City Council: Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing, Final Consideration & Vote on Rezoning
PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearings are closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the Planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Provide your comment by March 13, 2024, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments may be considered by Planning Board and City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.
All meetings will be held in a hybrid format, in person at the City Council chambers and virtually via Microsoft TEAMs, with more information to be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes(External link)
The Planning Board public hearing will be held in the Sophie Moise conference room in the Missoula County Courthouse (200 W Broadway St.) Planning Board meeting agendas and information will be posted here: https://missoulacomt.portal.civicclerk.com/?category_id=33
City Council meetings will be held in City Council Chambers (140 W Pine St.) Meeting agendas and information will be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Tara Porcari. They can be reached at (406) 552-6085 or porcarit@ci.missoula.mt.us.
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Phased Development Review: West End Homes Subdivision Phases 2-3
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The subdivider is preparing to file the final plat and create the lots for Phases 2-3 of the West End Homes Subdivision, approved by City Council on January 9th, 2023. The West End Homes Subdivision is located to the northwest of the intersection of Flynn Lane and England Boulevard. Phase 2 includes 23 lots and 1.28 acres of parkland. Phase 3 includes 18 lots, and both phases are to be located adjacent one another between England Boulevard and Burnet Drive in the southeast portion of the West End Homes Subdivision. State Law requires City Council to hold a public hearing before each phase of a subdivision proceeds with installation of infrastructure and filing a final plat. City Council will review any changes in regulations or circumstances since approval of preliminary plat for the subdivision. Any new information that may create significant impacts previously not considered by City Council will be considered with the Phased Development Review Process.
No applicable regulations have changed since the preliminary plat approval.
The property is within the Captain John Mullan Neighborhood Council and City Council Ward 2.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://missoulaparks.org/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
The City Council public hearing and final consideration is scheduled for March 10th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The Land Use and Planning Committee pre-public hearing informational meeting is scheduled for March 5th, 2025 (time TBD).
Information on how to attend the meetings virtually or in-person is posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes
PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearings are closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meeting.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Tara Porcari, who can be reached at porcarit@ci.missoula.mt.us or 406-552-6085.
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Annexation & Rezoning: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 5023
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Development Services received a petition from Andrew Bernard of Inland Group, on behalf of property owner Mullan Land Holding, LLC, requesting annexation into the City of Missoula of Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 5023. The applicants also seek to amend an existing development agreement to allow the construction of a 170-unit multi-dwelling building and associated structures on that tract of land and on the surrounding Tract 4 of Certificate of Survey No. 6817. The 170-unit building is proposed to be a 55+ age-restricted residential community.
The property is located north of Mullan Road, east of Flynn Lane, and west of Mary Jane Boulevard. Both tracts are located in the NW ¼ of Section 18, Township 13 North, Range 19 West, Missoula County, Montana. Tract 1 is addressed as 2100 Flynn Lane. Tract 4 is addressed as 1955 Mary Jane Boulevard.
The property encompasses a total of 9 acres. Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 5023 is currently zoned Neighborhood Residential in the County, with a land use designation in the 2045 Our Missoula City Growth Policy of Urban Mixed-Use Low. Upon annexation into the City of Missoula, the applicant has requested City zoning of B2-1 Community Business, which would match the surrounding property to the east, north, and south.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://missoulaparks.org/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
City Council: April 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. – Consent Agenda. Adopt a Resolution of Intent to Annex, Set the Public Hearing, and Refer to the Land Use & Planning Committee.
Land Use and Planning Committee: April 16, 2025 (Time TBD) – Pre-public hearing informational item (no decision).
City Council: April 21, 2025, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing and Final Consideration on a Resolution to Annex and Zone, and to Amend the Development Agreement.
All meetings will be held virtually, with more information to be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes(External link)
PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearings are closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Provide your comment by Friday, March 28, 2025, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments may be considered by City Council in the decision to approve or deny this request.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Dave DeGrandpre, who can be reached at 406-552-6633 or degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us.
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Rezoning: Linda Vista Estates Subdivision Phases 2 – 4 from R5.4 to RT5.4 and OP2
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Development Services has received a request from Joseph Dehnert of IMEG Corp. representing Lloyd Twite of Lloyd A Twite Family Partnership to rezone a portion of Linda Vista Estates Subdivision, Phase 2 as shown on Map Exhibit A from R5.4 Residential to OP2 Open and Resource Lands and rezone a portion of Linda Vista Estates Subdivision, Phase 2 and the land south of Lower Miller Creek Road within Linda Vista Estates Subdivision as shown on Map Exhibit A from R5.4 Residential to RT5.4 Residential, located in Section 13, Township 12 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M.
The site is currently zoned R5.4 Residential 5.4. The applicant is seeking to change the zoning to RT5.4 Residential 5.4 (two-unit/townhouse) and OP2 Open and Resource Lands. City Council will either approve or deny the rezoning request. The requested zoning districts are standard zoning districts that apply equally to other areas of the city with the same zoning. City Council cannot subject the rezoning approval to conditions because State Law prohibits conditions to standard zoning districts.
The R5.4 and RT5.4 zoning districts allow the same uses and have the same required setbacks and height limits, but the RT5.4 district allows for duplex (two-unit house) and 2-unit townhouse residential building types.
The OP2 Open and Resource Lands zoning district is intended to preserve open space and sensitive natural resources. The land proposed to be rezoned OP2 is within a conservation easement.
For general rezoning information, review the FAQ’s on this page.
The subject property is in the Miller Creek Neighborhood and Council Ward 5.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
KEY DATES:
City Council: Monday, March 3, 2025, at 6:00 – Consent Agenda, 1st reading of ordinance, set Council Public Hearing, & refer item to Land Use and Planning Committee
Planning Board: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing
Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting
City Council: Monday, March 24, 2025, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing, Final Consideration & Vote on Rezoning Request
PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearings are closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the Planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Provide your comment by Tuesday, February 25, 2025, to be included with the staff report provided to Planning Board. Your comments may be considered by Planning Board and City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.
All meetings will be held in a hybrid format. The Planning Board meeting will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams or in person in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse. The City Council meeting will be held in person at the City Council chambers and virtually via Microsoft TEAMs, with more information to be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes(External link)
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Lauren Stevens. She can be reached at (406) 552-6054 or stevensl@ci.missoula.mt.us.
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West End Homes: Modification of Title 21 Side Setback Requirements
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Development Services has received a request from Justin Metcalf of Wishcamper Development Partners, on behalf of West End Farms Land Holdings, LLC, for a request to modify side setbacks for 16 lots within Transect Zone T3 from eight feet to three feet, for 16 lots in the first three phases of the West End Homes Subdivision, for residential building types defined as ‘House’. The properties are located northwest of the intersection of Flynn Lane and England Boulevard. Setback requirements for the ‘house’ residential building type within Transect Zone T3 are listed in Table 3-1 of the Sx͏ʷtpqyen Traditional Neighborhood Development Form-Based Code (FBC or Title 21).
The applicant is requesting this modification under Section 7.9.D.2 of Title 21, which states that “exceptions for proposed Master or Final Site Plans may be approved by the Approval Authority’s Board of Adjustments and follow all applicable variance procedures. Exceptions may be approved for the following….Modifications of a requirement of Divisions 2 through 6 of this FBC to accommodate circumstances such as…site designs that demonstrate excellent urban design or architectural merit in accordance with the intent of this Code and the vision of the Sx͏ʷtpqyen Area Master Plan.”
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
The public hearing will be held by the Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Information on how to attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams or in person can be found online at: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes
PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken until the public hearing is closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the Board of Adjustment public meeting on January 22, 2025, at 6:00pm. Your comments may be considered by the Board of Adjustment in their decision to approve or deny this request.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Tara Porcari and can be reached at 406-552-6085 or porcarit@ci.missoula.mt.us.
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Rezone: 2130-2136 Eaton Street and 2252-2258 W Central Avenue
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An application is under review for rezoning of the property located at 2130-2136 Eaton Street and 2252-2258 W Central Avenue from RM2.7 Residential (multi-dwelling) to RM1-35 Residential (multi-dwelling). The property is located on the northeast corner of Eaton St and West Central Avenue. Two, 4-plex buildings are currently on the property. The RM2.7 Residential (multi-dwelling) zoning district requires a minimum parcel area of 3,000 square feet, and a minimum parcel area per unit of 2,700 square feet. The required setbacks are 20 feet in the front and rear, 5 feet on interior sides, and 10 feet for street sides. The maximum height is 30 or 35 feet, depending on roof pitch. The permitted residential building types are detached house, lot line house, 2, and 3+ unit townhouses, 2-unit house, and multi-dwelling house and building. The RM1-35 Residential (multi-dwelling) zoning district requires a minimum parcel area of 3,000 square feet, and a minimum parcel area per unit of 1,000 square feet. The required setbacks are 20 feet in the front and rear, 5 feet on interior sides, and 10 feet for street sides. The maximum building height is 35 feet. The permitted residential building types are detached house, lot line house, 2, and 3+ unit townhouses, 2-unit house, and multi-dwelling house and building.
The rezoning would increase the density from one dwelling unit per 2,700 square feet of parcel area to one dwelling unit per 1,000 square feet of parcel area. With the current RM2.7 zoning, the zoning parcel would allow (4) dwelling units. Currently there are (8) legally non-conforming dwelling units on this parcel. Under the proposed RM1-35 zoning, the zoning parcel would allow (12) dwelling units. The maximum permitted height would be 35 feet, regardless of roof pitch.
The proposed RM1-35 zoning district would permit a few more uses than the existing zoning, like College/University, Fraternity/Sorority, Office, Personal Improvement Services, and Residential Support Services. Non-Accessory Parking and Water Testing Laboratory uses would become conditional uses.
Information on the RM2.7 Residential (multi-dwelling) and RM1-35 Residential (multi-dwelling) zoning designations can be found in Title 20 at the following link: https://library.municode.com/mt/missoula/codes/municipal_code
For general rezoning information, review the FAQ’s on this page.
The subject property is in Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood and Council Ward 5.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
KEY DATES:
Planning Board: Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing
City Council: Monday, January 27, 2025, at 6:00 – Consent Agenda, 1st reading of ordinance, set Council Public Hearing, & refer item to Land Use and Planning Committee. No presentation.
Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting
City Council: Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing, Final Consideration & Vote on Rezoning
PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearings are closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the Planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Provide your comment by Tuesday, January 14, 2025, to accompany the staff report provided to Planning Board. Your comments may be considered by Planning Board and City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.
All meetings will be held in a hybrid format, in person at the City Council chambers and virtually via Microsoft TEAMs, with more information to be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes(External link)
The Planning Board public hearing will be held in the Sophie Moise conference room in the Missoula County Courthouse (200 W Broadway St.) Planning Board meeting agendas and information will be posted here: https://missoulacomt.portal.civicclerk.com/?category_id=33
City Council meetings will be held in City Council Chambers (140 W Pine St.) Meeting agendas and information will be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Kristin Spadafore. They can be reached at (406) 552-6152 or spadaforek@ci.missoula.mt.us.
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Level of Engagement
Inform: We are giving information to the community.
Consult: We would like the community's opinions and thoughts.
FAQs
- How can I submit public comment on a specific project?
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- What important information do I need to know about submitting public comment on a specific development project?
- What is a zoning district?
- What is a rezoning?
- What does Planning Board and City Council consider in their decision to approve or deny a rezoning request?
- What does City Staff consider in making a recommendation for approval or denial of a rezoning request?
- Can City Council condition approval of a rezoning request?
- What is a protest petition for a rezoning?
- What is Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning?
Development Applications by Process Type, City Council Ward, and Neighborhood
- Adaptive Reuse Overlay (1)
- Administrative Adjustment (7)
- Alternative Compliance (2)
- Annexation (18)
- Board of Adjustment (6)
- Captain John Mullan Neighborhood (2)
- Community Land Trust (1)
- Conditional Use (9)
- Deannexation (1)
- Family Transfer (2)
- Franklin to the Fort (1)
- Historic Preservation (2)
- Miller Creek Neighborhood (1)
- Neighborhood: Captain John Mullan (19)
- Neighborhood: Farviews/Pattee Canyon (1)
- Neighborhood: Franklin to the Fort (15)
- Neighborhood: Grant Creek (4)
- Neighborhood: Heart of Missoula (1)
- Neighborhood: Lewis and Clark (5)
- Neighborhood: Lower Rattlesnake (2)
- Neighborhood: Marshall Canyon (1)
- Neighborhood: Miller Creek (6)
- Neighborhood: Moose Can Gully (3)
- Neighborhood: Northside (5)
- Neighborhood: Rattlesnake (1)
- Neighborhood: River Road (5)
- Neighborhood: Riverfront (9)
- Neighborhood: Rose Park (3)
- Neighborhood: South 39th Street (3)
- Neighborhood: Southgate Triangle (1)
- Neighborhood: Two Rivers (2)
- Neighborhood: University District (6)
- Neighborhood: Upper Miller Creek (1)
- Neighborhood: Upper Rattlesnake (2)
- Neighborhood: Westside (7)
- Phased Development Review (4)
- Phasing Plan Amendment (1)
- Public Forum (19)
- Rezone (4)
- Rezoning (26)
- Riverfront Neighborhood (2)
- South 39th Street (1)
- Subdivision (13)
- Subdivision Exemption (4)
- Sx͏ʷtpqyen (1)
- Targeted Growth Policy Amendment (1)
- Townhome Exemption Development (6)
- Variance (6)
- Ward 1 (12)
- Ward 2 (26)
- Ward 3 (18)
- Ward 4 (11)
- Ward 5 (14)
- Ward 6 (21)
- rezoning (1)