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

Family Transfer Subdivision Exemption: 205 Teddy Turn

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On June 7, 2021 City Council approved the family transfer. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for a family transfer subdivision exemption for the subject property located at 205 Teddy Turn, legally described as Tract 4 in Certificate of Survey (C.O.S.) 6751, located in Section 10, Township 13 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M.
Missoula City Subdivision Regulations, Article 8, Section 8-040.4(E)2.a.i, state that “the use of a family transfer in combination with other exemptions by the same claimant, regardless of when the other exemption was taken” requires a public hearing so the City Council may determine if the applicant is entitled to the exemption.
Mr. and Mrs. Cleaves requested and received approval of a court ordered split in November of 2019, which included the subject property. Mr. Cleaves now wishes to transfer 6.9 acres of land to his daughter.

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

PROJECT TIMELINE:
The City Council public hearing is scheduled for May 24^th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
The Land Use and Planning Committee informational meeting is scheduled for May 26^th, 2021 (time TBD).
The City Council Final Consideration meeting is scheduled for June 7^th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
All meetings will be held remotely, 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 30^th, 2021, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments may be considered by City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Alex Eidam. She can be reached at 552-6052, or eidama@ci.missoula.mt.us
Public Forum: Missoula County Fairgrounds Rocky Mountain Garden and Exploration Center

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On April 28th, 2021 the Public Forum took place and was concluded. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Missoula County has requested a public forum regarding an exemption from the setback requirements of the OP3 Public Lands and Institutional zoning district for the Missoula County Fairgrounds located at 1101 South Ave West. The proposal includes the construction of a new building that will house the Rocky Mountain Garden and Exploration Center. The building is proposed to be setback 6 feet from the South Ave West property line. Normally, the required front setback in the OP3 zoning district is 30 feet.
The City of Missoula Board of Adjustment is authorized by state law to hold a public hearing, known as a public forum, when a public agency proposes to use public land contrary to the local zoning regulations. In this case, Missoula County is the public agency proposing to use public land contrary to the zoning regulations by varying from the front setback. The Board of Adjustment does not have the power to deny or condition the approval of the project. The proposed use is permitted regardless of the outcome of the hearing. We invite you to submit public comment stating your opinion on the proposal.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/56152/Application_RMGEC-Missoula-County-Fairgrounds

PROJECT TIMELINE:
The hearing date is scheduled for Wednesday April 28^th, 2021 at 6:00 PM. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. For more information on how to attend a virtual meeting, visit: 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 public meeting. Provide your comment by April 20^th, 2021 to be included in the staff report provided to the Board of Adjustment. Your comments may be considered by Missoula County when moving forward with their proposal for the Fair Grounds.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Emily Gluckin. She can be reached at (406) 552-3091 or gluckine@ci.missoula.mt.us.
Rezoning: 2103 River Road Rezone

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On May 17^th, 2021 City Council adopted the ordinance to rezone this property. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for rezoning of property located at 2103 River Road from RT10 Residential (two-unit / townhouse) to RT5.4 Residential (two-unit / townhouse). The property is located on the south side of River Road between North Curtis Street and Lafray Lane. It is currently developed with four residential structures. The requested RT5.4 zoning district is a standard one that applies equally to other areas of the City with the same RT5.4 zoning designation. City Council either approves or denies the rezoning request and cannot approve it subject to conditions.
RT10 and RT5.4 allow for the same land uses, building types, property line setbacks, and building heights. The main difference between the two districts is RT10 has a minimum parcel size and minimum area per unit of 10,000 square feet, while RT5.4 has a minimum parcel size and minimum area per unit of 5,400 square feet. The RT5.4 zoning district allows for higher density than the RT10 zoning district.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/56038/Application-submittal

PROJECT TIMELINE:
Planning Board: April 20th, 2021 at 6:00 pm – Public hearing
City Council: April 26th, 2021 at 6:00 – Consent agenda / first reading of ordinance / set city council public hearing / refer item to Land Use and Planning Committee
City Council: May 10th, 2021 at 6:00 pm – City Council 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 on rezoning ordinance
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 meetings. Provide your comment by Monday, April 12, 2021 to be included in the staff report provided to the Planning Board. Your comments may be considered by City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Dave DeGrandpre. He can be reached at (406) 529-0709 or degrandpred@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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Annexation & Zoning Upon Annexation: Invermere Subdivision Phase 3A

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On May 24th, 2021 City Council adopted the resolution to annex this property. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for an annexation and zoning upon annexation of R20 Residential for Phase 3A of the Invermere Subdivision. The 10.73-acre property consists of 19 residential lots, approximately 38,000 square feet of parkland, and an extension of Drake Lane. The property is surrounded on all sides by City limits and residential development. It is located between Linda Vista Boulevard and Miller Creek Road. If approved, this project would move the property from the County into the City. The existing Missoula County zoning of the subject property is C-RR2 Residential which permits 2 dwelling units per acre.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here:
Intake Form: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/56035/Annexation-Intake-Form-Invermere-Phase-3A
Maps and Zoning: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/56036/Invermere-Phase-3A-Annexation-Maps

PROJECT TIMELINE:
City Council: May 3rd, 2021 at 6:00 pm – City Council Consent Agenda/ Adopt Resolution of Intent to Annex and Zone / Set City Council Public Hearing / Council refers item to Land Use and Planning Committee
City Council: May 17th, 2021 at 6:00 pm – City Council Public Hearing
Land Use and Planning Committee: May 19th, 2021 (Time TBD) – Informational meeting only
City Council: May 24th, 2021 at 6:00 pm – Final Consideration on Resolution to Annex
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 Monday, May 3rd, 2021 to be included in the staff report provided to City Council.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Dave DeGrandpre. He can be reached at (406) 529-0709 or degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us.
Annexation & Zoning Upon Annexation: Birdie Court and Fox Den Court

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On May 24th, 2021 City Council adopted the resolution to annex this property. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for an annexation and zoning upon annexation of Fairway View Addition Planned Unit Development for 8,517 square feet of land located at 3946 Fox Den Court. The property is legally described as Portion ‘A’ of Lots A-1, Fairway View Addition, Lots A-1 and A-2 and Lot 3, Fairway View Addition, located in the South ½ of Section 1, Township 12 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M. If approved, this project would move the property from the County into the City. The existing Missoula County zoning of the subject property is C-RR2 Residential.

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

PROJECT TIMELINE:
City Council: May 10th, 2021 at 6:00 pm – City Council Consent Agenda . Adopt Resolution of Intent to Annex and Zone / Set City Council Public Hearing / Council refers item to Land Use and Planning Committee
City Council: May 17th, 2021 at 6:00 pm – City Council public hearing
Land Use & Planning Committee: May 19th, 2021 time TBD – Informational meeting only
City Council: May 24th, 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, May 3rd, 2021 to be included in the staff report provided to City Council.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Alex Eidam. She can be reached at (406) 552-6052, or eidama@ci.missoula.mt.us.
Public Forum: DeSmet School Dynamic Display Sign

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On March 24th, 2021 the Public Forum took place and was concluded. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
DeSmet School, located at 6355 Padre Lane, has requested a public forum for an exemption from the zoning requirements regarding dynamic display signs. DeSmet School District is proposing to install a dynamic display ground sign. The proposed dynamic display is not permitted in this zoning district and will exceed the permitted dynamic display area relative to the area of the proposed sign.
The City of Missoula Board of Adjustment is authorized by state law to hold a public hearing, known as a public forum, when a public agency proposes to use public land contrary to the local zoning regulations. In this case, DeSmet School District is the public agency proposing to use public land contrary to the zoning regulations which prohibit a dynamic display at this location. The Board of Adjustment does not have the power to deny or condition the approval of the project. The proposal is permitted regardless of the outcome of the hearing. We invite you to submit public comment stating your opinion on the proposal.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/55862/DeSmet-BOA-Application-Packet

PROJECT TIMELINE:
The hearing date is scheduled for March 24^th,2021 at 6:00 PM. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. For more information on how to attend a virtual meeting, visit: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken until the public hearing is closed. Provide your comment by March 16^th, 2021 to be included in the staff report provided to the Board of Adjustment. You may submit comment by email, phone, in the comments section below, or at the public hearing.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Spencer Starke. He can be reached at 406-552-6671, or starkes@ci.missoula.mt.us.
Rezoning: Defoe and Burton Street

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On April 12th, 2020 City Council adopted the ordinance to rezone this property. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
An application is under review to rezone the subject properties located at 1315, 1319, 1321, 1321 ½, 1323, 1325, and 1327 Defoe Street, 1127 and 1131 Shakespeare Street, and 1120 Burton Street legally described as Lots 1-10 in Block 61 of the School Addition, located in Section 16, Township 13 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M. from RT2.7 Residential to B1-1 Neighborhood Commercial. This rezone would result in a standard zoning district in Title 20 and may not be conditioned.
The applicant makes this request in anticipation of twenty-four (24) new residential dwelling units.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/55459/Application-Defoe-Shakespeare-Burton

PROJECT TIMELINE
The Planning Board public hearing is scheduled for March 16^th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
The Land Use and Planning Committee informational meeting is scheduled for March 31^st, 2021 (time TBD)
The City Council public hearing is scheduled for April 5^th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
All meetings will be held 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 March 5^th, 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 or deny this request.

PROJECT PLANNER
The project planner is Alex Eidam. She can be reached at 552-3437, or eidama@ci.missoula.mt.us.

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Public Forum: Missoula County Elections Center

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On February 25th, 2021 the Public Forum took place and was concluded. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Missoula County has requested a public forum for an exemption from the zoning requirements of the Design Excellence Overlay at 140 N. Russell Street. The exemptions pertain to build-to-width requirements, parking lot setback and placement, and landscaping design. The proposal includes the modification of an existing parking lot and the addition of new parking on the property. The site contains two existing buildings that house the Missoula County Elections Center.
The City of Missoula Board of Adjustment is authorized by state law to hold a public hearing, known as a public forum, when a public agency proposes to use public land contrary to the local zoning regulations. In this case, Missoula County is proposing to use land differently than City zoning regulations require. The Board of Adjustment does not have the power to deny or condition the approval of the project. The proposed use is permitted regardless of the outcome of the hearing. However, we invite you to submit public comment stating your opinion on the proposal.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/55488/Application_Missoula-Elections-Center-Public-Forum

PROJECT TIMELINE:
The public forum will be held by the Board of Adjustment on February 24^th,2021 at 6:00 PM. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. For more information on how to attend a virtual meeting, visit: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken until the public hearing is closed. Provide your comment by February 16^th, 2021 to be included in the staff report provided to the Board of Adjustment. You may submit comment by email, phone, in the comments section below, or at the public hearing.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The case planner is Emily Gluckin. She can be reached at 406-552-3091, or gluckine@ci.missoula.mt.us.

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Annexation and Zoning Upon Annexation: Miramonte, Parcel 1A of COS 6689

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On March 1, 2021, Missoula City Council voted 11-0 to annex Parcel 1A of Certificate of Survey No. 6689 and apply C2-2 Community Commercial zoning, subject to 14 conditions of approval. This case is now closed for comment

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for an annexation and zoning upon annexation of C2-2 Community Commercial for 5.01 acres of land located at the southeastern corner of the intersection of MT Highway 10 / West Broadway and Mary Jane Boulevard. The property is legally described as Parcel 1A of COS 6689 located in Section 7, Township 13 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M. If approved, this project would move the property from the County into the City. The applicant proposes to develop the site as four parcels with one mixed use building and 142 dwelling units across 21 buildings (6 to 8 dwelling units/building). The existing Missoula Counting zoning of the subject property is C-C2 General Commercial and C-A3 Agricultural/Residential (1 dwelling unit per 5 acres).

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

PROJECT TIMELINE:
City Council: February 1^st, 2021 at 6:00 pm – City Council consent agenda/Council refers item to LUP Committee
Land Use & Planning Committee: February 10^th, 2021 (Time TBD) – Informational meeting
City Council: February 22^nd, 2021 at 6:00 pm – City Council public hearing
City Council: March 1^st, 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 accepted at any time but is requested by February 5^th so it may be distributed to the Land Use & Planning Committee with the staff report.

PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Dave DeGrandpre. He can be reached at (406) 529-0709, or degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us.