Missoula County Zoning Decisions: January 2026

In January 2026, Missoula County held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan Adoption Resolution of Intent

Approved.

Board adopted resolution of intent to adopt the Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the Missoula County Growth Policy. The plan covers land use, housing, economy, transportation, and community services for the Upper Swan Valley area. The Community Council recommended Alternative 1 zoning approach (restricting commercial, industrial, resort over 30 beds, and telecommunications towers over 200 feet) rather than Alternative 2 (which would have included residential density restrictions). Final adoption hearing scheduled for February 12, 2026.

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Ram Addition Plat Adjustment - Drainage Easement Vacation

Approved.

Seiko Holdings LLC approved to vacate a portion of 20-foot drainage easement on Lot 2 of Ram Addition subdivision near the Y interchange. The easement no longer functions as drainage conveyance due to grade changes and development on adjacent Lot 5. Future commercial condo development planned for the site.

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O'Keeffe Ranch Estates Landscaping Condition Amendment

Approved.

Rinbuilt Homes approved to amend landscaping conditions for common area strips in phases 3, 5, and 6 of O'Keeffe Ranch Estates subdivision northwest of the I-90/US-93 interchange. Amendment allows xeriscaping per approved residential landscape guidelines with 5-foot asphalt paths and commercial irrigation systems on 20-foot wide common area strips totaling approximately 660 linear feet.

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CSKT Representative Appointment to Missoula County Consolidated Land Use Board

Approved.

James "Bing" Matt was approved as the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) representative to the Missoula County Consolidated Land Use Board. CSKT chose a representative seat rather than an executive seat. This completes the board appointments ahead of the February 4th first meeting.

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Letter to Missoula Mayor Regarding South Hills Floodplain Delineation

Approved.

Commissioners authorized sending a letter to the Mayor's office requesting city staff collaborate with county floodplain staff to pursue better delineation of flood hazards in the South Hills area, including direct correspondence with FEMA and scoping a potential flood study.

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Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 49 instances
• land use: 41 instances
• subdivision: 34 instances
• density: 17 instances
• residential: 17 instances

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