Related Projects
Live Projects
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Rattlesnake Dam Removal Project
Kudos!
This successful project has been receiving a lot of attention lately—on both a national level as well as within Montana.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) chose this project...
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Accessory Dwelling Units
The City of Missoula adopted an update to our zoning code (Title 20) on October 19, 2020. This update included changes to standards and restrictions on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)...
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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...
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Public Works Standards and Specifications Manual Review
Updated for 2024 Edition
The Public Works & Mobility Department has updated the Missoula City Public Works Standards & Specifications Manual for 2024. We posted the revised manual documents here...
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Fact or Fiction? Ask Us!
Information in the Missoula community travels fast— sometimes too fast to be accurate! Heard a rumor? Wondering about something you've seen around town? What about some buzz of a new...
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Roundabout at George Elmer Drive & Cattle Drive
The City of Missoula's Engineering Division reactivated the roundabout project that was planned for the intersection of George Elmer Dr. and Cattle Dr. The completed roundabout will enhance safety at...
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Mount Dean Stone
Mount Dean Stone Preserve Now Fully Open to the Public!
The trail connecting the upper and lower portions of the Mount Dean Stone Preserve has been completed and the entire...
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U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Programs
Each year, the City of Missoula receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME)...
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Stormwater Management Program Review
Description
The mission of the City's Stormwater Utility is to protect public health and safety, natural resources, waterways, and our aquifer, while meeting or exceeding state and federal environmental quality...
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Community Housing Needs Assessment
In a joint effort, the City of Missoula and Missoula County invited community feedback to help identify needs and gaps in services related to:
- the construction of housing,
- housing rehab,
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Clark Fork River Restoration & Access Project
Project Update December 2021:
See the sidebar for updated design drawings and concept images. We have concluded the public comment period for this phase of the project.
See below for...
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Lowell School - Westside Park Neighborhood Center
July 2021 Update
In February 2021, the Neighborhood Center leadership team conducted a public opinion survey to learn more about the needs and desires of neighborhood residents. View the survey...
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Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity
Video courtesy of the The Converge Foundation
WAYS TO ENGAGE
View the CCRC conceptual design!
The Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity project cleared two major hurdles in 2022, bringing...
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West Broadway Master Plan
A Community Vision for the West Broadway Area
The City of Missoula, through the Missoula Redevelopment Agency (MRA), partnered with the Business Improvement District (BID) and the Missoula Economic Partnership...
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Rattlesnake Wilderness Dams
McKinley Lake Dam Decommissioning Project
The project to decommission the McKinley Lake dam, in the Rattlesnake Wilderness and National Recreation Area, was chosen as the pilot project to begin addressing...
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Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
Making Missoula's Streets Safer for All People
In response to growing concerns about traffic safety, the City's Public Works & Mobility Department developed the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP). The...
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Floodplain Mapping Project
Clark Fork and Bitterroot Rivers Floodplain Remapping
The Clark Fork and Bitterroot Rivers floodplain remapping is still in process. Currently, draft maps are available for review. To see how the...
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Railroad Quiet Zone
Description
The City would like to reduce the noise caused by train horns as the trains approach the Spruce Street/Greenough Drive railroad crossing. The horn blasts can be disruptive to...
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John Engen Local Government Building
Project Summary
The City of Missoula and Missoula County received title to the Federal Building on January 5, 2023. The historic Federal Building at 200 E. Broadway, is one of...
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Scott Street-Ravara Housing Development
Thank you for attending the most recent neighborhood update on these projects on January 23, 2024 at the Burns St. Community Center!
- View the recording of the January 23, 2024...
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Marshall Mountain Master Planning Process
The 2018 Open Space Bond Fund Process and Usage:
The Missoula County Commissioners and the Missoula City Council voted to commit $2 million total from open space bond funds towards...
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Higgins Avenue Corridor Plan: Brooks to Broadway
The City of Missoula applied for a large federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant in February 2023. This grant would provide significant federal funding to Missoula...
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Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Weigh in on the City of Missoula's Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) efforts.
The JEDI Resolution was passed by City Council on Monday, August 16th, 2021, establishing the City’s... -
Fort Missoula Regional Park Addition
Comment on the master plan for the former FMPR batting cages site
Parks and Recreation and the Missoula County Parks, Trails and Open Lands Program invite residents to view and...
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Front/Main Two-Way Conversion
The City of Missoula applied for a large federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant in February 2023. This grant would provide significant federal funding to Missoula...
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Shelter Initiatives
The City of Missoula and Missoula County are working with our community partners to help people experiencing houselessness in our community and to prevent people from becoming unhoused in the...
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Mount Jumbo Saddle Recreation Trails Plan
Mount Jumbo Saddle Recreation Trails Plan Update - Project Background and Goals
Parks & Recreation's Conservation Lands Program is seeking residents' input to help inform an update to the authorized...
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Development Application Queue
UPDATE: Our priority list has changed due to the increase in subdivision applications which have statutory deadlines. Staff are working to update the description below.
How are projects prioritized in
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Community Solutions: Housing Displacement
What is Displacement?
Displacement occurs when households lose their housing due to external reasons. Market and neighborhood-level factors such as low available stock and rising housing demand can lead owners...
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West End Farm Park
A new park coming in the Sxwtpqyen Area!
Review a summary presentation of the public process so far and the resulting preferred design concept.
Project Overview
The proposed park...
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Bluebird Preserve Recreation & Special Resource Management Plan
The Bluebird Preserve - Missoula's Newest Conservation Land
Parks and Recreation and its partners invite residents to celebrate Earth Day by exploring the 124-acre Bluebird Preserve at the foot of... -
Title 20 Amendment: State Law Changes to Public Forum Requirements
Project Description:
A public forum is a type of public hearing that is held when a public agency, including a board, bureau, commission, department, authority, or other entity of state...
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Moon-Randolph Homestead Barn Rehabilitation
Background on the Moon-Randolph Homestead
Tucked behind Missoula’s North Hills, history and culture intertwine at one of the region’s oldest intact ranches--a beloved National Register historic district known as the...
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Short-term Rentals
Short-term Rentals (Tourist Homes) are entire private homes or condominiums that are rented and furnished to guests on a nightly or multi-night basis. These rentals are not occupied by an...
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Northside Housing and Transportation Improvements
This page offers updates to Northside Missoula Housing, Transportation, and Park Improvements. There have been some large construction projects in recent years with more changes coming in the future. Planning...
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Conditional Use Interim Zoning Ordinance
Update: 4/4/24
On March 25, 2024, the Missoula City Council held a public hearing on, and approved, an ordinance to adopt the Conditional Use Interim Urgency Ordinance as permanent changes...
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Phases of Our Missoula
Overview of Project Phases
The Missoula Growth Policy Update (GPU) and Code Reform (CR) (also known as Our Missoula) will be implemented in multiple phases. The overall goals and...
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About Our Missoula
What is the overall goal and objective of Our Missoula?
Our Missoula is an extensive project that will work with the community to update Missoula's vision for future growth and...
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Get Involved
Our Engagement Philosophy
The Our Missoula project will utilize continuous, relationship-based engagement that brings the whole community along. Our engagement approach focuses on three key areas. These areas are: ...
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Park Interpretation and Signage in North Riverside Parks
Park Interpretation and Signage Survey #2:
The second survey has be concluded. Thank you so much for your time and feedback! We will update this page as this project moves...
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Citywide Parking Plan
Proposed Parking Plan Released
The Missoula Parking Commission has received the draft proposal from our consultant. The Commission will be discussing the proposal at their May meeting. Use the survey...
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Our Missoula Resource Library
The following list of resources has been compiled to support educational efforts related to the Our Missoula project. The list is not exhaustive, and we will add additional resources as
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Our Missoula Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Thank you for taking time to read through these Frequently Asked Questions. There is also a form you can use to submit a new question to be considered for addition
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Downtown Safety–Access–Mobility Project
The City of Missoula is excited to move forward with a $25 million dollar Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant for the Downtown Safety, Access, and Mobility
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Transform Brooks – Connect Midtown
How can Brooks Street be transformed to connect you and others in the community to home, to work, to services, and to recreation? Your feedback is needed to help shape
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Transportation Community Investment Program - Selection Process
Background
Each year City staff receive requests from residents, City Council, and other groups to complete transportation projects that they consider to be important. Staff also reviews the many plans...
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Fair Housing & HUD Housing Goals
The City of Missoula is currently working to develop its 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan, 2024 Annual Action Plan, and Equity Plan. These plans support the work of the Community Development Division...
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Fort Missoula Commons Historic Preservation Appeal
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Missoula City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal to the May 3, 2023 Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) decisions to deny two permit applications regarding...
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Conservation Lands Resource Management Planning
Resource Management Planning to help guide the future management of Missoula's Conservation Lands
View the results of the recently completed Forest Management Public Scoping Survey!
The Conservation Lands Management Program
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Near Term Code Amendments: Complying with 2023 State Legislation
UPDATED 4/4/24
On March 25, 2024, the Missoula City Council held a public hearing on, and approved, an ordinance to adopt changes to Title 20 City Zoning Code and Title...
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West Broadway River Corridor Project
General Description
This project is closed for public comment! We have gathered your feedback about the project goals outlined below and to learn more about your priorities for the area.
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Equity in Land Use
A foundation of the Our Missoula project is an analysis of equity in land use to identify how our current codes and policies fall short in supporting social equity goals...
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Redevelopment of the Former Library Block
Upcoming Events:
We do not have any events scheduled at this time. Stay tuned and Follow Project on the right to stay up-to-date!
March 4, 2024 Update:
Community Engagement Results...
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Growth Policy Update
The Growth Policy influences how Missoula's built environment looks and feels - this includes all of the places we live, work, and play. Input from the community is crucial to...
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Montana Rail Link Triangle Voluntary Cleanup Plan
The City of Missoula Brownfields Program is working with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to delist the Montana Rail Link (MRL) Triangle property at 1930 South Avenue West ...
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Proposed Sculpture Walk at Silver Park
In collaboration with Arts Missoula and the City's Public Art Committee, Missoula Parks and Recreation is seeking community input on the potential expansion of sculptural art in Silver Park.
A...
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Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan: Get Involved
Our Engagement Philosophy
Parks and Recreation welcomes community engagement throughout the planning process. We'll offer engagement opportunities during each project phase, ranging from small focus groups to large...
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Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Master Plan: About the Project
2024 PROST Plan Project Overview
Missoula Parks and Recreation is collaborating with residents to draft a new master Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) plan for the greater Missoula...
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Fire Levy Ballot Measure 2024
Overview
The City of Missoula Fire Department has not had an increase in personnel since 2008. The city's population and calls for help have increased, while station reliability has gone...
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Community Strategy to Address Houselessness
Missoula is ready for a new community vision to address houselessness. Homebase is working with the City of Missoula and community partners to lead our community through the process of...
Archived Projects
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Clark Fork Islands Recreation Plan
Missoula Parks and Recreation invites you to comment on a draft recreation and resource management plan for conservation lands on the Clark Fork River, adjacent to the Tower St. Open...
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Missoula Subdivision and TED Regulations Review
The City of Missoula now has the final Recommendations Report available (see Documents tab). The evaluation process has examined implications of local level regulations, including City Zoning related to the...
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Annual Missoula Zoning Code Updates
THIS PROJECT HAS CONCLUDED FOR THE 2019/2020 CYCLE.
The Missoula City Zoning Code, MMC Title 20, was adopted in 2009 with the intention that every year it would go through...
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Proposed Wastewater Rate Structure 2020
Following the acquisition of Missoula Water and creation of the Storm Water Utility, the City explored the ability to combine Sewer Use Fees (also called Wastewater Fees) into one monthly...
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FY2021 Budget
Mayor John Engen presented his budget recommendations for fiscal year 2021 (FY21) on July 8. You can view his budget recommendations, follow changes requested by the City Council, and comment...
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Scott Street Parcel Project
Project Summary
This project on Scott Street helps the City of Missoula to meet our housing goals and includes the largest permanently affordable housing ownership project ever in Montana. The...
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Heron's Landing Annexation, Rezoning, and Subdivision
UPDATE: On September 21, 2020 City Council adopted the resolution to annex this property. This case is now closed for comment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for annexation...
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Operation Shelter - Urgent Response: Outdoor Communities
COVID-19 exacerbated the issue of unhoused community members that existed prior to the pandemic. Shelters have not been able to operate at full capacity, and financial hardship, coupled with ever-increasing...
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Remington Flats Subdivision
UPDATE: On October 19th, 2020 City Council adopted a resolution to annex the subject property, adopted an ordinance to establish the Remington Flats Neighborhood Character Overlay District and to rezone
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Missoula's Housing Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
Missoula is submitting its Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). We need your thoughts on the report to include to HUD...
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Streets, Sidewalks & Public Places: Updates to Title 12
UPDATE
Missoula City Council approved the following changes to Missoula Municipal Code Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places following a public hearing on October 5, 2020, with final consideration...
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Flavored Tobacco Sale Prohibition
Ordinance
The Missoula City Council adopted Ordinance 3672 restricting the display of tobacco products and the sale of flavored tobacco products.
Background and Support
Research indicates that flavored tobacco is...
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Trinity Housing
Project Overview
The Trinity Project is a collaboration between Homeword, the Missoula Housing Authority, and BlueLine Development. This 202-home project will be located on two sites in Missoula.
Mullan Site
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Emergency Winter Shelter
Emergency Winter Shelter
The City of Missoula, Missoula County and the Poverello Center are working together to provide an expanded emergency winter shelter program. The Johnson Street Community Center will...
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ZERO by FIFTY Construction Materials Management Survey
The City of Missoula has set a course to become Montana’s first Zero Waste community and has committed to the goal of “Zero Waste” by the year 2050. As part...
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McNett Flats Annexation & Subdivision
UPDATE: On March 8, 2021, Missoula City Council voted 11-0 to annex Tract 8A of Certificate of Survey No. 6109, apply B2-2 Community Business zoning, and grant preliminary approval to
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Sxwtpqyen Area Transportation Special Impact Fee
The Public Works & Mobility Department is seeking public feedback on and would like to answer questions about the transportation special impact fee for new development in the Sxwtpqyen (Sooh-tup-CANE)...
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Missoula Ward Boundary Realignment 2021
Missoula is divided into six wards, each of which elects two representatives to the City Council. Every two years prior to a municipal election, the City reapportions wards so they...
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Parkland Dedication Amendment
The Missoula City Council approved an amendment to Article 3, Section 080.7 of the City of Missoula’s subdivision regulations on May 10, 2021.
Section 3-080.7 encompasses the “cash-in-lieu of parkland...
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Parks Amplification Permit
Amplified Sound in City Parks
Parks and Recreation has required a permit to host amplified sound, like band concerts, speeches or festivals in community parks for the last 30 years.
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Affordable Housing Trust Fund Administrative Policies
We want to hear from you!
The Community Development Division of Community Planning, Development & Innovation is asking for input on the draft Administrative Policies for the Affordable Housing Trust...
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FY2022 Budget
Mayor John Engen presented his budget recommendations for fiscal year 2022 (FY22) on July 7. Through the end of August, the City Council will review specific budget items and make...
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Flynn-Lowney Ditch Acquisition & Restoration Project
UPDATE—November 1, 2021
The City of Missoula has completed acquisition of the Flynn-Lowney ditch from the Hellgate Valley Irrigation Company. This acquisition was made possible through the generous contributions of...
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Rezoning: 500 South Higgins Avenue
UPDATE: On October 4th, 2021 City Council adopted an ordinance to rezone this property. This case is now closed for comment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for rezoning...
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Affordable Housing Trust Fund Innovation Funding Round
Innovation Funding Round Overview:
The Innovation Funding Round is an off-cycle funding round activated to respond to community need for housing solutions now, distribute funds to projects that are ready...
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Recreational Cannabis Land Use Regulation Update
UPDATE: On November 29th, 2021 Missoula City Council voted (6 ayes, 4 nays, 2 absent) to adopt an ordinance (draft dated 11/18/2021) generally amending Title 20, Missoula Municipal Code, the
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Growth Policy 5-Year Review
UPDATE: This project has been completed. Thank you to those of you who provided your input and engaged in conducting the review. The finalized Review Report is available here on...
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Proposed Utility Rate Increases
Description
Missoula's Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater utilities will present proposed utility rate increases at City Council's Public Works Committee meeting on November 10, 2021, with a public hearing tentatively scheduled...
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River View Subdivision and Rezoning
UPDATE: On March 14, 2022, Missoula City Council voted to adopt an ordinance to rezone the subject property to RT5.4 and to grant preliminary plat approval of the River View
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HOME-American Rescue Plan Grant
HUD approved our most recent Allocation Plan on June 28, 2023.
As a Participating Jurisdiction of HUD’s HOME program, the City of Missoula receives approximately $350,000 annually for housing projects...
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Missoula Redevelopment Agency Funding Priorities
Help the Missoula Redevelopment Agency (MRA) use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to invest in projects that benefit the community. As we continue to move forward setting priorities for our Urban...
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Greenough Heights Subdivision and Rezoning
UPDATE: On April 11, 2022, Missoula City Council voted to adopt an ordinance to rezone the subject property and to grant preliminary plat approval of the Greenough Heights Subdivision. This
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Rezoning: Grant Creek Village/2920 Expo Pkwy
UPDATE: City Council has extended the timeline for a decision on this rezoning.
The rezoning request will go to Land Use and Planning Committee on June 22nd, and Final Consideration
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Floodplain Regulation Update: State Law
UPDATE: On May 16th, 2022 City Council voted to adopt an ordinance amending Title 18 Floodplain Hazard Management Regulations to update language regarding agricultural structures and to add LOMRs to
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North Reserve-Scott Street Urban Renewal District Boundary Amendment
Background:
Diversified Plastics, Inc. is located at 3721 Grant Creek Road. The property owner, Diversified Real Estate, LLC, owns three parcels at this address that were annexed into the City...
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Subdivision Regulations: State Law Updates
Project Update: The Missoula City Council adopted legislative changes to the City Subdivision Regulations July 11, 2022
Project Description
Amendments to the City Subdivision Regulations are being proposed with the...
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Cannabis Title 5 Update
UPDATE: On August 8, 2022 City Council approved the amendments to Title 5.
DESCRIPTION:
In May 2021 the Montana State Legislature passed House Bill 701 (HB-701) in response to the...
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FY2023 Budget
Mayor John Engen presented his budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2023 on June 29. Through August, the City Council will review specific budget items and make changes, then adopt a...
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New Building Permit Checklist
The building permit checklists for 1-2 unit and multi-dwelling residential projects checklists were implemented in July 2022 and resubmittal fees became active in August 2022.
Learn about the new building...
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West End Homes Annexation and Subdivision
UPDATE: On January 9, 2023 City Council approved the annexation, zoning upon annexation, and subdivision. This case is now closed for comment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Development Services has received a request...
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2023 Parks Master Fee Schedule
2023 Proposed Master Fee Schedule Changes
The Master Fee Schedule is the foundation for fees associated with facility rentals and reservations, permits, facility admission fees and policy.
The annual review...
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Missoula Ward Boundary Realignment
The Missoula City Council approved the new ward boundaries on March 13, 2023 in Ordinance 3714. You can find out what ward you're in on our interactive map.
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Riverfront Trails Major Subdivision
UPDATE: On December 12, 2022 City Council approved the targeted growth policy amendment, annexation, rezoning, utility service area boundary amendment, and subdivision. This case is now closed for comment.
PHASED
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Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
Mayor Jordan Hess presented his fiscal year 2024 (FY24) executive budget to City Council on June 28, stating his priorities in his budget letter...
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Mullan Area Master Plan
The Mullan Area Master Plan was renamed and adopted on December 14th, 2020. The new name for the area is Sx͏ʷtpqyen (S-wh-tip-KAYN).
A City Webpage is under construction for housing
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