Missoula County Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Missoula County held 9 public meetings covering zoning matters. 13 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 12 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 280% compared to February (108 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

TS Overlook Minor Subdivision Approval

Approved.

Approved subdivision of 24.56 acres at 9501 Western Farms Road into three lots (Lot A, B, and C) with average density of one home per 8.18 acres. Applicants Trent and Sally Looker. Property located West of Highway 10 and South of Pope Mill Road, approximately two miles Northwest of the Y. No variances required.

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Settlement Agreement - Carlton Protection Trust v. Missoula County and Western Materials

Approved.

Approved settlement agreement in CPT versus Missoula County and Western Materials (DV 24919). Settlement reached during February 26 settlement conference. Missoula County agrees to: 1) provide letter of support to Montana Department of Transportation regarding safety concerns on Highway 93 and Old Highway 93 near the gravel pit, and 2) conduct required inspections regarding zoning and permitting compliance by Western Materials LLC, including variance conditions.

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Annexation into Missoula Rural Fire District

Approved.

Six properties petitioned for annexation into Missoula Rural Fire District: 3825 Ridgeview Road, 5980 Little Ranch Road, 3150 Dobie Drive, 14235 Mission View Drive, 2434 Morning Dunn Road, and Southeast quarter of Section 12 Township 13 North Range 21 West. Properties located west of Big Flat Road, between Lavelle Creek and Butler Creek, and in Lolo south of Moe Road.

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Blackfoot Crossing Growth Policy Amendment and Rezone

Deferred.

Public hearing held on proposal from Gregory Morse/Blackfoot Crossing LLC to amend growth policy and rezone 107-acre former Stimson Lumber log yard in West Riverside from heavy industrial to commercial center (20 acres), neighborhood center (42 acres), resource/recreation, and working lands. Proposal includes 355-400 homes minimum, potential travel plaza, wastewater treatment system, trails, and infrastructure. Planning Board voted unanimously in support on January 20, 2026. Decision deferred to March 12, 2026 for continued deliberation.

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Blackfoot Crossing Riverfront Subdivision

Approved.

Approved the Blackfoot Crossing Riverfront subdivision for 107 acres owned by Blackfoot Crossing LLC/Gregory Morse, allowing development of up to 400 attainable starter homes, 30 acres of protected open lands with trails, 10 acres of manufacturing, and neighborhood commercial uses. Located in Bonner/West Riverside area.

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Sale of Redfern 2 (Calistoga Park) to Young Automotive Group

Approved.

Approved letter of intent to sell 4.47-acre Redfern 2/Calistoga Park in Missoula Development Park to Young Automotive Group for $155,000 appraised value. County will finance purchase with $25,000 at closing, 4.5% annual interest, two additional $25,000 payments on first and second anniversaries, balance due on third anniversary. Property was rezoned to limited industrial effective March 2, 2026.

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MCG Vines LLC Aggregation and Boundary Line Relocation

Approved.

Approved request by MCG Vines LLC to use aggregation and boundary line relocation exemptions on six parcels totaling 33.75 acres in Lolo, associated with the previously approved Bell Tower PUD subdivision. Tracts A, B, C, D of certificate of survey 3842 and Tracts E, F of certificate of survey 4093. Boundary lines realigned to match approved Bell Tower PUD subdivision layout.

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Blackfoot Crossing Growth Policy Amendment - Modified

Approved.

Adopted resolution of intent to amend Missoula County land use map for Tract 1B of certificate of survey 6988 to assign Neighborhood Center, Open Resource and Recreation, Working Lands, and Industrial Center land use designations. Lots 23-27 designated as Neighborhood Center instead of Commercial Center as requested by applicant Blackfoot Crossing LLC/Gregory Morse.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 13 recorded zoning decisions. See all Missoula County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• ICH (Industrial Center Heavy) → NC (Neighborhood Center), Approximately 10-15 acres for Lots 23-27 portion at Tract 1B of certificate of survey 6988, Bonner/West Riverside area (Lots 23-27 of Blackfoot Crossing Phase 1) (Blackfoot Crossing LLC / Gregory Morse (modified from applicant's CC request))
• ICH (Industrial Center Heavy) → ICL (Industrial Center Light), NC (Neighborhood Center), AGW-40 (Agriculture Working Lands), ROS (Resource and Open Space), Part of 107 acres total at Tract 1B of certificate of survey 6988, Bonner/West Riverside area (remaining portions) (Blackfoot Crossing LLC / Gregory Morse)
• Industrial Center Heavy (with small portion Working Lands) → Commercial Center, Neighborhood Center, Resource and Open Lands, Industrial Center Light, Agriculture Working Lands, 107 acres total (approximately 20 acres commercial center, 42 acres neighborhood center) at COS 6988 Tract 1B, West Riverside (107 acres along Blackfoot River, Highway 200, and I-90) (Gregory Morse / Blackfoot Crossing LLC)
• Open Space → Limited Industrial, 4.47 acres at Redfern 2/Calistoga Park, Missoula Development Park (Young Automotive Group (city rezoned effective March 2, 2026))

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 109 instances
• commercial: 63 instances
• industrial: 58 instances
• subdivision: 49 instances
• land use: 29 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 166% from February.
• Commercial came up 1160% more often than February.
• Industrial is new this month with 58 mentions, not present in February.
• Subdivision increased 345% compared to February.
• Land use mentions were up 142% from February.

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