Commissioners' Public Meeting, January 29, 2026
Approves O'Keeffe Ranch Estates Landscaping Condition Amendment, unanimous
What happened
The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved the Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the county growth policy, with modifications to fire resiliency language and future land use map designations based on flood hazard mapping.
- Jurisdiction
- Missoula County, MT
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 29, 2026
- Decisions
- 5 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (2)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsO'Keeffe Ranch Estates Landscaping Condition
ApprovedRam Addition Plat Adjustment - Drainage Easement Vacation
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 5
Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan Adoption Resolution of Intent
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.
- Amendments include changes to fire resiliency section and changes to future land use map based on flood hazard mapping to reflect floodplain designations
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved the Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the county growth policy, with modifications to fire resiliency language and future land use map designations based on flood hazard mapping.
Key Decisions (5)
Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan Adoption Resolution of Intent
Hoyer Family Transfer at 17500 Mullen Rd
Mid-Year Budget Amendments for Grant-Funded Personnel
Ram Addition Plat Adjustment - Drainage Easement Vacation
O'Keeffe Ranch Estates Landscaping Condition Amendment
Development Activity (3)
O'Keeffe Ranch Estates Phases 3-8
Residential
Commercial Condo Project on Ram Addition Lot 2
Commercial
Hoyer Family Residential Lot
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Swan Valley residents expressed strong concerns about affordable housing and…
Infrastructure
Water quality concerns raised in Condon area with elevated nitrate…
Sentiment
Strong community division over zoning in Swan Valley with 120-signature…
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