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.

Development Projects

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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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Townhome Exemption Development: 10-Units at 2100 S 8th St W

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: The 15-day notification period has ended. The Zoning Compliance Permit is approved and this case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A Zoning Compliance Permit application is under review for a townhome exemption development (TED) located at 2100 South 8^th Street West. The proposal includes the new construction of ten single detached houses and the division of the parcel into 10 TED ownership units.
City of Missoula zoning regulations (Title 20) require that all TED projects of more than five dwelling units provide notice to adjacent property owners within 150-feet of the property at least 15 days prior to the approval of a Zoning Compliance Permit.
The development is a permitted use, and no public hearing is required for its approval, however comments on the proposal are welcome.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/64049/2022-MSS-ZCP-00032

PROJECT TIMELINE:
The Zoning Compliance Permit will be approved following the 15-day notification period.

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Please provide your comments by January 14^th 2023. Comments can be submitted through engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, or by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Trey Reinhardt. He can be reached at 406-552-6041 or at reinhardtt@ci.missoula.mt.us.
1725 Cooper Street 5-unit TED

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: The 15-day notification period has ended. The Zoning Compliance Permit is approved and this case is now closed for comment.

Townhome Exemption Development Required Notification - Application No: 2022-MSS-ZCP-00020
The City of Missoula Development Services has received a Zoning Compliance Permit from Marisa Kramer of Paradigm Architecture on behalf of the property owner, Cooper Street Group LLC, for a Townhouse Exemption Development (TED) located at 1725 Cooper Street, legally described as Lots 5 and 6, and a portion of Lot 7 of Block 85 in the School Addition, in Section 16, Township 13 North, Range 19 West. An exhibit of the location is provided below.
The project consists of five (5) TED ownership units, one detached house and two two-unit townhouses. The proposed site plan is included with this letter.
Title 20, Section 20.05.040.D.4 requires that all TED projects of more than five (5) dwelling units be notified by mail to all owners of property within 150 feet of the subject parcel at least fifteen (15) days before a zoning compliance permit is issued.
The purpose of this notification is to make you aware of this permit request in your neighborhood. This development is a permitted use, and no public hearing is required for its approval. Please contact Development Services if you need further information, telephone (406) 552-6625, or by email to cityzoner@ci.missoula.mt.us. You can also comment on this project at https://www.engagemissoula.com/development-applications.
Townhome Exemption Development: 10-Units at 2100 S 8th St W

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: The 15-day notification period has ended. The Zoning Compliance Permit is approved and this case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A Zoning Compliance Permit application is under review for a townhome exemption development (TED) located at 2100 South 8^th Street West. The proposal includes the new construction of ten single detached houses and the division of the parcel into 10 TED ownership units.
City of Missoula zoning regulations (Title 20) require that all TED projects of more than five dwelling units provide notice to adjacent property owners within 150-feet of the property at least 15 days prior to the approval of a Zoning Compliance Permit.
The development is a permitted use, and no public hearing is required for its approval, however comments on the proposal are welcome.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/59706/2100-8th-ZCP-SITE-PLAN---REV-E-010422

PROJECT TIMELINE:
The Zoning Compliance Permit will be approved following the 15-day notification period.

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Please provide your comments by February 8^th, 2022. Comments can be submitted through engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, or by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802.

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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Townhome Exemption Development: 6 Units at 812 Palmer Street

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On May 28, 2021 the noticing period closed. The zoning compliance permit has been approved. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A Zoning Compliance Permit application is under review for a townhome exemption development (TED) located at 812 Palmer Street. The proposal includes the new construction of three 2-unit townhouse buildings and the division of the parcel into 6 TED ownership units.
City of Missoula zoning regulations (Title 20) require that all TED projects of more than five dwelling units provide notice to adjacent property owners within 150-feet of the property at least 15 days prior to the approval of a Zoning Compliance Permit.
The development is a permitted use and no public hearing is required for its approval, however comments on the proposal are welcome.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/56526/2021-MSS-ZCP-00005-Application

PROJECT TIMELINE:
The Zoning Compliance Permit will be approved following the 15-day notification period.

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Please provide your comments by May 28^th, 2021.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Emily Gluckin. She can be reached at 406-552-6621, or gluckine@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