Zoning & land use in Montana local government
What Montana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
565 Montana meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Montana with the most zoning & land use activity
- Missoula County, MT (139)
- Missoula, MT (113)
- Kalispell, MT (54)
- Whitefish, MT (36)
- Cascade County, MT (32)
- Butte, MT (31)
- Bozeman, MT (30)
- Belgrade, MT (26)
- Billings, MT (21)
- Great Falls, MT (19)
- Columbia Falls, MT (16)
- Granite County, MT (12)
Latest matching meetings
City Council to consider adopting neighborhood plans and dissolving several advisory boards
The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the Billings Heights and West Billings Neighborhood Plans and approve amendments to the Billings 2045 Land Use Plan. The body is also considering the dissolution of six advisory boards and commissions. Additionally, the council will review various bid awards and…
Committee reviews site improvements for Chick-Fil-A and St Matthews School
The Site Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business regarding specific property improvements. The body will review a new loading dock proposal for Noth Park Transportation.
Zoning Board to discuss side yard setback variance for property near 1315 S Montana St
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to continue discussion on a variance request. The applicant seeks to reduce a required side yard setback from 15 feet to 0 feet for a corner lot in the C-2 Community Commercial zone.
Board to approve $62,350 contract for Sunset Hill Road Bridge repairs
The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a professional service agreement with Dan R. Dalton Inc. to repair the Sunset Hill Road Bridge. The meeting also includes a hearing to adopt the Buckhouse Shoptown Growth Policy Amendment and rezone the area. Additional items are a citizen variance request for…
Council reviews FY 2027 budget, holiday decorations contract, and land‑use proposals
The Butte‑Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will consider a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary budget and a discussion of Senate Bill 117, which would allow a large‑taxpayer reserve account. Commissioners will also hear a request to schedule a public hearing for a sole‑source contract for Christmas…
BCC Lands & Communities to discuss zoning amendments and flood mitigation
The BCC Lands & Communities body will review several land-use requests and project updates. The meeting includes briefings on zoning variances and a presentation on the Columbia Gold Project.
Commissioners to review 2026 General Election ballot language for review study commission
The Granite County Commissioners will discuss and decide on several operational matters, including propane contracts and jail equipment. The body will also review ballot language for the 2026 General Election regarding a Local Government Review Study Commission's final report.
City Council to consider updates to water, wastewater, and stormwater plans
The City Council will discuss adopting updated facility plans for water, wastewater collection, and advanced wastewater treatment. The body is also considering incorporating the 2025 Stormwater Facility Plan into the city's land use plan.
Commission will consider revising code penalties and vacating street sections
The Helena City Commission will hear reports and public comments before voting on proposals to repeal criminal penalty provisions in city ordinances and replace them with civil penalties under state law, creating a municipal infraction enforcement system. The Commission will also consider a resolution to vacate…
Council considers zoning change for McMillan property
The City Council will hold a second reading for a zone map amendment regarding the McMillan property. Members will also consider a first reading of an ordinance to change the date, time, and location of council hearings.
Interim Planning Commission to hear public comments on neighborhood and 2045 plans
The Interim Planning Commission will convene to approve meeting minutes and hear public comments on the Billings Heights Neighborhood Plan and the Billings 2045 Plan Updates. The meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Board to review Open Lands Project #2026-02 Lynn
The Open Lands Board will review and possibly recommend OLBP# 2026-02 Lynn, a new business item. Other agenda items are procedural, including approval of minutes and updates from subcommittees.
No agenda items scheduled for this meeting
The Zoning Board of Adjustment agenda lists no items for discussion or decision.
Site Development Review Committee reviews multiple residential and commercial projects
The committee is meeting to discuss old business regarding several development projects and a new PUD amendment request. The session includes reviews of apartment complexes and commercial site improvements.
Zoning Board to review setback variances and a short-term rental permit
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider three variance requests regarding lot setbacks and dimensions. The board will also review a Special Use Permit application for a short-term rental.
Planning Commission to decide on two property variance requests
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two variance requests. Both items involve requests to encroach into required side yard setbacks.
Planning Board to hold hearings on Pronghorn City subdivision and transit studies
The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will hold public hearings to provide recommendations on a major subdivision and several transportation planning documents. The board will also review the FFY27 Unified Planning Work Program and MET transit governance.
Planning Commission reviews KPUD-26-01 and KA-26-02 for the Birchwood project.
The Kalispell Planning Commission will review applications KPUD-26-01 and KA-26-02 for a development proposal at the Birchwood site. Commissioners will evaluate zoning compliance and site plans tied to this specific property. The agenda lists only these case numbers and associated maps, with no additional project…
Council to consider letter opposing data center at Bonner Mill site
The Bonner Milltown Community Council (advisory body) will vote on sending a letter to Missoula County Commissioners opposing the proposed Krambu EM LLC data center at 9314 Bonner Mill Road. The council also discusses updates on the Missoula County AI Center Moratorium, Blackfoot Crossing, and plans for the annual…
Missoula City Council considers park construction and annexation policy updates
The City Council will review a construction contract for the Park on North Scott Street and street improvements. Other items include an agreement for annexation policy analysis and various municipal code amendments.
Zoning Commission meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
The July 9, 2026 meeting of the Consolidated Yellowstone County Zoning Commission was cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss.
Data center moratorium and Blackfoot Crossing rezone hearings set for July 9
The Board of County Commissioners will hold hearings on three items: a petition from the Seeley Lake Rural Fire District, a resolution to adopt the Blackfoot Crossing Growth Policy Amendment and Rezone, and a data center moratorium interim zoning. The board will also consider a current claims list totaling…
Board to consider lot size variance for the Nelson family
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide if the Nelson family can create a 0.5-acre lot on the 'A' Hill property. This request seeks relief from the standard 10-acre minimum lot size required in the Anaconda Residential Estate District.
Committee to consider allowing wider driveways for three-car garages
The Land Use and Planning Committee will consider a resolution to initiate amendments to the Unified Development Code (Title 22) to allow wider driveways for single-family homes with three-car garages. The committee will also interview a candidate for the Historic Preservation Commission, receive an update on the Our…
City Commission to consider rezoning 305 21st Ave S to R-2 medium-density residential
The Great Falls City Commission will consider a first reading of Ordinance 3285 to rezone 305 21st Ave S to R-2 Single-family Medium Density. The consent agenda includes setting public hearings for the Gibson Park concession lease, the Business Improvement District and Tourism BID budgets, and a rules update. The…
Missoula County Board to discuss zoning, parks, and grants
The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will review interim zoning for a data center, growth policy and zoning for Blackfoot Crossing, and amendments to subdivision regulations. The board will also receive updates on Marshall Mountain, parks, community resources, and officer matters.
Council to consider FY27 budget, McMillan annexation and rezoning
The Belgrade City Council will hold public hearings and consider several key items including a zone map amendment to rezone the McMillan Property to Mixed Residential (MR), an interim zoning ordinance to restructure the planning commission under the Montana Land Use Planning Act, adoption of the FY27 master fee…
Columbia Falls Council discusses FY27 budget, special assessments, and land use plan
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the preliminary fiscal year 2027 budget and proposed street district assessments. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on a new city fee schedule, staff wage schedules, and various local resolutions.
Helena City Commission reviews urban renewal plans, zoning changes, and parking fees.
The Helena City Commission is reviewing three fiscal year 2026 urban renewal district work plans and considering a zoning change for a residential property. Commissioners will also vote on proposed updates to city parking enforcement, sidewalk regulations, and garbage disposal fees at the transfer station. Other…
Public hearing on variance to fill artificial boat slip in Seeley Lake
The board will hold a public hearing on a request to fill and restore an artificial boat slip in Seeley Lake, requiring two variances from shoreline regulations. The proposed motions include approval subject to eight conditions. Additionally, staff will provide a follow-up on the county's Comprehensive Plan Update.
BCC to discuss interim data center zoning and grant policy updates
The Board of County Commissioners will review interim zoning for a data center and discuss proposed changes to grant guidance and policies. The meeting will also include recommendations for county-funded grant awards and officer updates.
Planning Board to consider McMillan Property zone map amendment to Mixed Residential
The Belgrade City-County Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss and consider a zone map amendment rezoning the McMillan Property to the Mixed Residential (MR) district. The board will also decide on a sign variance application for a single-pylon billboard with two signs downtown.
Review of several site development projects and apartment complexes
The committee will review ongoing and new site development projects across Kalispell. Discussion includes updates on multiple apartment developments, a stormwater facility, and a commercial remodel.
Commission to consider Healing The Circle Lodge LLC special use permit appeal
The Cascade County Commission will review the special use permit application (007‑2026) submitted by Healing The Circle Lodge LLC and the accompanying appeal documents. The meeting will focus on whether to approve, modify, or deny the permit request. No other agenda items are listed.
Planning Board to hear subdivision plat applications
The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will hold a public hearing to consider preliminary plats for the Yellowstone Club Estates, 44 West Subdivision (2nd and 3rd filings), and Shop House Acres Subdivision. The board will also consider a request to postpone the Pronghorn City Major Subdivision hearing.
Public hearing on conditional use permit for retirement home at 3020 18th Ave South
The Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval or denial of a Conditional Use Permit for Benefis Health System Inc. to establish a retirement home (Benefis Village) on a 13.14-acre parcel at 3020 18th Ave South. The proposed memory care community would…
Billings City Council to consider annexation and zone changes for Long Subdivision
The City Council will hold public hearings on several fiscal year 2027 fee and rate assessments. The body is also deciding on a land annexation and zone change west of Shiloh Road and north of Hesper Road, as well as various infrastructure bid awards.
Missoula council considers $130k purchase of 28 acres for Milwaukee Trail park
The Missoula City Council will hold public hearings on acquiring 28 acres of the historic Milwaukee Rail Corridor for a future trail park and on a land use plan amendment for the Reserve to Scott area. The council will also approve a $366,391 contract for security camera upgrades at city parks and aquatics facilities…
Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting lacks listed agenda items.
The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on June 18, 2026, but the agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision—only the meeting date and time. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.
Chick-fil-A remodel among new business at site review meeting
The Site Development Review Committee will hear public comments and review performance bonds. Old business includes several apartment projects and the Flathead County Detention Center. New business features Chick-fil-A site improvements at 355 Treeline Rd. Preliminary comments are set for St. Matthews, Timberwolf…