Missoula County Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Missoula County held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 6 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 6 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 36% compared to September (81 activity items across 7 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Handy Family Transfer subdivision exemption at Handy Lane

Approved.

Approved a family transfer exemption for Jason and Tricia Handy. Tract 3 of COS 5850 (47.38 acres, zoned AGRR5, East Missoula area) is divided into four lots. Lot 1 (5.00 ac) goes to Trevor Handy, Lot 2 (5.04 ac) to Trenton Handy, and Lot 3 (5.06 ac) to Tyler Handy. Lot 4 (32.28 ac) is retained by the claimants. The new lots are intended for new single-family homes. Staff found no evasion of subdivision review. Hannah Rubel of PCI was the technical representative. Voice vote, unanimous.

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Loan assumption and lien transfer from Western Montana Mental Health Center to AWARE

Approved.

Approval of a promissory note, deed of trust, and associated documents. As part of Western Montana Mental Health Center's dissolution, AWARE assumes the center's mental health revolving loan fund debt. The lien moves from a Kalispell property to AWARE's main office building at Fort Missoula, Missoula, which is not related to housing. Passed on a voice vote with no dissent stated.

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Resolution of intention to create RSID 8490 (Lolo water and sewer)

Approved.

Adopted a resolution of intention to create Rural Special Improvement District 8490, covering 1,390 parcels whose boundaries mirror maintenance district RSID 901. Total project cost is about $7.3M: $1.75M from an EPA grant and $5.5M in RSID bonds ($3.2M water, $2.3M wastewater) through the State Revolving Fund. Assessments are equal per parcel: $3,992.82 in principal over 20 years, with a maximum of $4,436.47 for parcels sharing common areas. Improvements include upgrades to wells 1 and 2 near Glacier Drive (restoring DEQ max-day compliance and adding about 400 connections), a backup generator, replacement of the asbestos transite main under Highway 93, and wastewater pumps, headworks, EQ liner, and fencing. Voice vote, unanimous.

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Acceptance of public easements for Grant Creek Crossing

Approved.

Acceptance of two public easements dedicated by the Grant Creek Crossing developer, north of Schramm Street and west of Grant Creek. One easement extends a 5-foot strip north to the Michael Lane area to connect with a future road easement for a continuous public road and utility easement; the other is in a corner of the lot to aid first-phase residential development. The project began as a subdivision but transitioned to a boundary line relocation; a road easement was previously accepted in February. Approved by voice vote.

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TIF funding for Y1 TED water system preliminary engineering report

Approved.

Commissioners approved up to $40,000 of TIF funds from the Y1 TED to complete a preliminary engineering report for the Y water system, which was purchased by the county in May 2026 and serves the Grass Valley Industrial Subdivision and Montana Knife Company. The report will assess current system capacity, future service demand, water supply/water rights, and compile a capital improvements plan, potentially establishing a framework for a future impact fee study. Both MCDA and MJAC boards unanimously approved the use.

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Annual acceptance of roads dedicated on subdivision plats

Approved.

Accepted by resolution, under MCA 714-101, six roads or portions of roads dedicated to the public on county subdivision plats.

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Top Keywords This Month

• subdivision: 18 instances
• residential: 12 instances
• land use: 6 instances
• zoning: 3 instances
• density: 2 instances

What to Watch

• Subdivision is new this month with 18 mentions, not present in September.

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