Missoula County Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Missoula County held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 14% compared to August (71 activity items across 7 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Ramsbacher family transfer exemption at 3101 Evans Ridge Rd

Approved.

Request by Ron and Valerie Ramsbacher to use the family transfer exemption to create and transfer a 4-acre tract from their 24.5-acre property to their son Sean Ramsbacher. Property located at 3101 Evans Ridge Rd, legally described as Tract 10A of the amended plat of Evans Ridge Lot 7. Land zoned Miller Creek Land Sensitive Zone (legacy district); family transfer tract in Zone D which allows a total of six homes district-wide (five currently exist). Both properties served by individual well and septic. Passed on unanimous voice vote.

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Rezoning of 780 Tower Street (Corner Farm Village) from ZD13 to R

Approved.

Rezoning of a 2.15-acre property at 780 Tower Street, legally described as lot 48A Dinsmoor's Orchard Homes addition number five, from part one Citizen Zoning District 13 (ZD13) to part two R residential zoning. Density remains 12 dwelling units (unchanged) but building types broaden to include triplex, quadplex, schools, daycare. Applicant is Corner Farm Village LLC (Neva Hassanin, sole member/manager). Property served by city sewer and water. Missoula County Consolidated Land Use Board recommended approval on September 2nd. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on voice vote before the BCC reconvened and approved on unanimous voice vote.

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Fee increase for Swan Valley Fire Service fee area

Approved.

Resolution to increase the Swan Valley Fire Service area fee for the first time since 2003 (originally set by resolution 2003-093 at $75/$150). New fees: $136 for less than five structures or mobile homes, and $272 for more than five structures or commercial properties. Fee is assessed per parcel. Chris Lounsbury presented; John Mercer, vice chair of the Swan Valley Fire Service area, spoke in support. Passed by voice vote.

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Appointments to Missoula Rural Fire District Board

Approved.

Board appointed John Kappas to a partial term through May 31, 2028 and Danica Nelson to a partial term through May 31, 2029. Five applicants applied (Emily Schnee, Noel Treat, John Kappas, Danica Nelson, Logan Rogers). Staff recommended Kappas and Nelson.

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Zoning Changes

• ZD-13 → R, 2.15 acres at 780 Tower Street, Missoula (Corner Farm Village LLC)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 17 instances
• residential: 9 instances
• density: 8 instances
• variance: 8 instances
• commercial: 6 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning is new this month with 17 mentions, not present in August.
• Density came up 60% more often than August.
• Variance is new this month with 8 mentions, not present in August.

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