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.

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Development Projects

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Tavern Conditional Use Request: Westside Theater – 1200 Shakespeare St. Suite 2

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: The conditional use request was approved on January 22, 2024. This case is now closed for comment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Development Services has received a conditional use request from David Gray from DVG Architecture and Planning on behalf of the Westside Theater to add tavern use to the existing Westside Theater located at 1200 Shakespeare Street Suite 2. The tavern conditional use will be located in Suite 2 in addition to the existing use of Entertainment and Spectator Sports - Small Venue for Westside Theater. Existing uses on the subject property include Business Equipment Sales and Service, Building Maintenance Service, Car Wash/Cleaning Service, and Sports & Recreation – Participant.
The subject property is zoned Limited Industrial-Residential (M1R-2). According to Title 20, Section 20.15.020, a Tavern use requires conditional use approval to operate in the M1R-2 zoning district. Title 20, Section 20.105.040 defines a Tavern use as, “an establishment that is primarily engaged in serving alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises and in which the serving of prepared food and meals constitutes less than 65% of the establishment's gross income. Taverns and nightclubs may offer live entertainment and dancing.”
Westside Theater intends to sell alcoholic beverages at events. City Council will either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the conditional use request.
Westside Theater is in City Council Ward 2 and the Westside Neighborhood Council.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
Land Use & Planning Committee: January 10, 2024, time TBD – Informational meeting only. Schedule public hearing.
City Council: January 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing and Final Consideration
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 City Council public meeting on January 22^nd, 2024, at 6:00pm. Your comments may be considered by the City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Zoe Walters and can be reached at 406-552-6399 or waltersz@ci.missoula.mt.us.
Conditional Use: Hellgate Village West Townhome Exemption Development

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On April 3, 2023 City Council voted to approve the conditional use townhome exemption development. This case is now closed for comment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for a Conditional Use request for a Townhome Exemption Development (TED) at the unaddressed property located southeast of Hellgate Elementary, east of Flynn Lane, immediately adjacent to the West of Mary Jane Boulevard. The subject parcel is currently vacant.
This proposal includes a 33-unit residential development and is the second of two planned developments bordering Mary Jane Boulevard: Hellgate Village East, approved as a TED Conditional Use in 2021, and Hellgate Village West, the TED Conditional Use currently requesting approval in 2023. The project proposes detached house and townhouse building types.
The applicant began the planning process with Development Services under Ordinance #3609. This is not the current TED Ordinance. The City Attorney’s Office issued a letter stating that Ordinance #3609 will apply to this project. The subject property is zoned B2-1 Community Business. Per Title 20, Section 20.05.040 Figure 20.05-7 under Ordinance #3609, Townhome Exemption Developments of ten or more units in the B2-1 zoning district require conditional use approval in accordance with the provisions of Title 20, Section 20.85.070.
Review criteria for conditional uses can be found in Section 20.85.070.H of the Missoula Title 20 Zoning Code.
The subject property is in the Captain John Mullan Neighborhood, and City Council Ward 2. The current Land Use designation for this property is Neighborhood Mixed-Use.

KEY DATES:
City Council: Monday, March 13, 2023, at 6:00 – Consent Agenda, 1st reading of ordinance, set Council Public Hearing, & refer item to Land Use and Planning Committee
City Council: Monday, March 27, 2023, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing
Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, March 29, 2023, (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting
City Council: Monday, April 3, 2023, at 6:00 pm – Final Consideration & Vote on Conditional Use 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, March 7, 2023, 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)

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Madson Matthias. They can be reached at (406) 552-6093 or MatthiasM@ci.missoula.mt.us.

IMPORTANT LINKS:
City Private Development Page – Application: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/64378/Hellgate-Village-West-TED-Conditional-Use-FINAL-APPLICATION-PACKET

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Conditional Use: Tavern and Casino at 3760 Mullan Road

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On November 14, 2022 City Council approved the conditional use. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Missoula Development Services has received a conditional use request for a for a Tavern and Casino use to be located at 3760 Mullan Road in Missoula. The conditional uses will be located on the southeast corner of the parcel within a new proposed commercial building which will also contain Restaurant and Food and Beverage Retail Sales uses.
The subject property is zoned Neighborhood Commercial (C1-3). According to Title 20, Section 20.10.020, both a Tavern and Casino use require conditional use approval to operate in the C1-3 zoning district. Title 20, Section 20.105.040 defines a Tavern use as, “an establishment that is primarily engaged in serving alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises and in which the serving of prepared food and meals constitutes less than 65% of the establishment's gross income. Taverns and nightclubs may offer live entertainment and dancing,” and defines a Casino use as, “any establishment that offers legalized gambling authorized under MCA Title 23, Chapter 5, Part 1 et seq., and where any one of the following characteristics applies: a. The establishment is referenced as a ‘casino’ or ‘gambling establishment’, or makes any reference to legalized gambling by signage, advertisement or by name; b. Five or more gambling machines are on the premises; or c. A card table is on the premises.”
City Council is responsible for conducting a public hearing to either approve, conditionally approve, or deny this request.
The subject property is located in the Captain John Mullan Neighborhood Council.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
You can review the full application on the City of Missoula website at www.ci.missoula.mt.us/PrivateProjects.
PROJECT TIMELINE:
City Council: October 24, 2022 at 6:00 pm – City Council consent agenda/Council refers items to Land Use and Planning Committee
City Council: November 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing
Land Use & Planning Committee: November 9, 2022 time TBD – Informational meeting only
City Council: November 14, 2022 at 6:00 pm – City Council Final Consideration
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. Provide your comment by Wednesday, October 19, 2022, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Lauren Stevens. She can be reached at (406) 552-6054 or StevensL@ci.missoula.mt.us.
Conditional Use: Veterinary at 1914 S Reserve St. & 2432 North Ave. W

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On January 24th, 2022 City Council approved the conditional use. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Missoula Development Services has received a conditional use request for a Pet Emergency Center to be located at 1914 S Reserve Street and 2432 North Avenue W in Missoula. Pet Emergency Center, a professional veterinary services facility, would like to expand the existing use of professional veterinary services at 1914 S Reserve Street to the adjacent property located at 2432 North Avenue W. The new building will provide abundant space for the growing practice and will allow for new veterinary specialists and equipment. The new building was approved for compliance with Design Excellence. Exterior materials have been selected for durability and to help complement neighboring uses and building scales.
The subject property is zoned Community Business (B2-2), and is within Design Excellence Overlay-Corridor Typology 4. According to Title 20, Section 20.10.020, a Veterinary Animal Service use requires conditional use approval to operate in the B2-2 zoning district. Title 20, Section 20.105.040 defines Animal Services-Veterinary as, “Typical uses include pet clinics, dog and cat hospitals and animal hospitals.”
City Council is responsible for conducting a public hearing to either approve, conditionally approve, or deny this request.
The subject property is located in the Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood Council.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/58608/CUP-App-20211027---FINAL

PROJECT TIMELINE:
City Council: January 10^th, 2022 at 6:00 pm – City Council consent agenda/ Council refers items to Land Use and Planning Committee/Public Hearing
Land Use & Planning Committee: January 12^th, 2022 time TBD – Informational meeting only
City Council: January 24^th, 2022 at 6:00 pm – City Council final consideration

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. Provide your comment by Monday, January 3^rd, 2022, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Deborah Postma. She can be reached at (406) 552-6634 or postmd@ci.missoula.mt.us.
Conditional Use: Animal Boarding 2100 S Reserve Street

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On October 4th, 2021 City Council approved the conditional use. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Missoula Development Services has received a conditional use request for a Boarding Kennel to be located at 2100 S Reserve Street in Missoula. Unleashed, a dog daycare facility, would like to add boarding and kennel service to their current location. Unleashed is located in a small shopping center with an interior parking lot shielded from view of the adjoining residential neighborhood. The Kennel will serve a maximum of twenty (20) dogs at one time.
The subject property is zoned C1-4 Neighborhood Commercial and is within Design Excellence Overlay-Corridor Typology 4. According to Title 20 Zoning Code an Animal Boarding Kennel use requires conditional use approval to operate in the C1-4 zoning district. Zoning Code defines Animal Services-Shelter or Boarding Kennel as “animal shelters and kennel services for dogs, cats and small animals. Typical uses include boarding kennels, pet resorts/hotels, dog training centers, and animal rescue shelters.”
City Council is responsible for conducting a public hearing to either approve, conditionally approve, or deny this request.
The subject property is located in the Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood Council.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/58062/Unleashed-Conditional-Use-Application-9-3-21?bidId=

PROJECT TIMELINE:
City Council: September 27th, 2021 at 6:00 pm – City Council consent agenda/Council refers item to Land Use and Planning Committee/Public Hearing
Land Use & Planning Committee: September 29th, 2021 time TBD – Informational meeting only
City Council: October 4th, 2021 at 6:00 pm – City Council final consideration
All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom, with more information 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. Provide your comment by Monday, October 4th, 2021, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Spencer Starke. He can be reached at (406) 552-6671 or starkes@ci.missoula.mt.us.
Conditional Use for Group Living: Hogan Senior Living at 234 South 6th Street West

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On May 17^th, 2021 City Council approved this request with conditions. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for a group living conditional use at 246 S 6th St W, 234 S 6th St W, and 228 S 6th St W in Missoula. If approved, the proposed senior group living project will consist of one building with 36 sleeping units, comprised of 13 one-bedroom units and 23 studio units with shared kitchen, dining, and living spaces. The project’s intent is to create attainable, accessible housing for seniors. The facility will apply for an age restriction of 55+ under the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA). City Council may vote to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for the casino and tavern uses.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects
Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions document for this project to find out information about the conditional use process, decision making criteria, and group living.

PROJECT TIMELINE:
City Council: May 10th, 2021 at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing
Land Use and Planning Committee: May 12th, 2021 (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting Only
City Council: May 17th, 2021 at 6:00 pm – Final Consideration
All meetings will be virtually via Zoom, with more information to be 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. Provide your comment by April 26th, 2021, to be included in the staff report provided to the Planning Board. Your comments may be considered by the Planning Board and City Council in their decision to approve, approve with conditions, or deny this request.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Kaitlin McCafferty. She can be reached at (406) 552-6085, or mccaffertyk@ci.missoula.mt.us

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Conditional Use for Townhome Exemption Development: Hellgate Village East

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On November 23rd, 2020 City Council approved this request with conditions. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A conditional use application is under review for a forty-three (43) dwelling unit Townhome Exemption Development (TED). The subject property is located south of the Pleasant View Homes #3 Subdivision near Hellgate Elementary School. If approved, the applicant will create 43 townhome ownership units, each containing one dwelling unit. City Council may vote to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the conditional use request.
The applicant began the planning process with Development Services under Ordinance #3609. This is not the current TED Ordinance. The City Attorney’s Office issued a letter stating that Ordinance #3609 will apply to this project. The subject property is zoned B2-1 Community Business. Per Title 20, Section 20.05.040 Figure 20.05-7 under Ordinance #3609, Townhome Exemption Developments of ten or more units in the B2-1 zoning district require conditional use approval in accordance with the provisions of Title 20, Section 20.85.070.
Review criteria for conditional uses can be found in Section 20.85.070.H of the Missoula Title 20 Zoning Code.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects

PROJECT TIMELINE:
Land Use & Planning Committee: November 4^th, 2020 (time TBD) – Pre-public hearing informational item
City Council: November 9^th, 2020 at 6:00 pm – Public hearing to vote on item
All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. You can view the meeting agendas and find out how to participate on our meeting portal.

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be accepted until the public hearing on November 9^th. If you would like your comment to be included with the staff report, please submit public comment by Wednesday, October 28^th.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Cassie Tripard. She can be reached at 406-552-3282 or TripardC@ci.missoula.mt.us
Conditional Use for Casino & Tavern: 2275 N Reserve Street

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On September 28th City Council approved this request with conditions. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for a casino and tavern conditional use at 2275 N Reserve Street. If approved, the applicant will remodel the existing building to accommodate a casino, restaurant, and tavern (bar). City Council may vote to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for the casino and tavern uses.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects

PROJECT TIMELINE:
City Council: September 14^th, 2020 at 6:00 pm – Council refers item to LUP Committee
Land Use & Planning Committee: September 16^th, 2020 time TBD – Pre-public hearing info item
City Council: September 21^st, 2020 at 6:00 pm – Public hearing to vote on item
All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. You can view the meeting agendas and find out how to participate on our meeting portal.

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
The final deadline to receive public comment is September 7^th, 2020 for Engage Missoula. After September 8^th, email comments to TripardC@ci.missoula.mt.us.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Cassie Tripard. She can be reached at 406-552-3282 or TripardC@ci.missoula.mt.us
Conditional Use for Group Living: Ponderosa Village 365-375 Scott Street

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On September 28th, City Council approved this request with conditions. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Missoula Development Services has received a conditional use request for two (2) Group Living structures. The two structures contain a combined forty-six (46) bedrooms with shared kitchen and gathering spaces; intended to provide rental space to separate tenants using shared facilities in the manner of a shared co-op. Zoning considers such living arrangements as ‘Group Living’, which requires a conditional use approval to operate in the zoning district the property is in.
City Council is responsible for conducting a public hearing to either approve or deny this request.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects

PROJECT TIMELINE:
The Land Use and Planning Committee Pre-Public Hearing date is scheduled for 9/16 time to be determined.
The City Council hearing date is scheduled for 9/21, at 6:00 pm, via ZOOM Webinar. You can view the meeting agendas and find out how to participate on our meeting portal.

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
The final deadline to receive public comment is 9/7/2020 for Engage Missoula. After September 8, email mccaffertyk@ci.missoula.mt.us

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Kaitlin McCafferty. She can be reached at 406-552-6085 or mccaffertyk@ci.missoula.mt.us