Zoning Framework

What is Zoning and Why is it Important?

After years of gathering public input and ideas, the City of Missoula is updating its zoning map and development codes to better reflect the community vision that was adopted in the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan. This is the final step in the Our Missoula process.

Zoning is a set of regulations that determines how land is used and developed. It determines what types of development can be built in different areas of a city (known as zoning districts) and regulates the shape and size of parcels and buildings. A zoning map is a regulatory map that indicates the location of zoning districts across the city and the zoning of individual parcels.

Zoning is important because it shapes how Missoula looks and feels for years to come, and how homes, businesses, parks, and transportation connect to make our community more livable.

As a result of this project, the City will be adopting a new zoning map and new zoning regulations for the entire city.

Review the Draft Zoning Framework

The Zoning Framework includes the draft zoning map and the draft standards for the proposed zoning districts. See the Zoning Framework Story Map to learn about the types of places described in the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and how the proposed zoning districts relate to them. There are several ways to share your input:

• Review and comment on the Interactive Proposed Zoning Map and see the zoning for the entire city, your neighborhood, or your individual property.
• Review and comment on the draft zoning district standards to learn about the type of development that would be allowed in each district. You can access this draft through the document reader below or by downloading a PDF version under the "Documents" header on the right.
• Attend the Zoning Open House from 4-7 p.m. on October 9^th at the Missoula Fairgrounds to learn more about the Zoning Framework and share your thoughts and questions with City staff.

Make your voice heard in this process!