How have you considered wildfire risk?

Wildfire risk was carefully considered during the creation of the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan, which guides where and how future growth should occur. That plan set the foundation for the new zoning code.


  • Areas with higher wildfire risk were identified using state and local hazard maps. These areas were planned for lower-intensity development to reduce exposure and make emergency access safer.
  • Areas with strong infrastructure, lower risk, and better access to emergency services were planned for more housing options.
  • Other city efforts, like building codes and landscaping standards, continue to support fire safety at the property level.


In short, wildfire risk wasn’t added later—it was built into the land use plan from the start to help keep Missoula’s future growth safe and sustainable.



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