Missoula County Zoning Map & Districts 2026

Open Land and Agricultural district that protects natural landscapes, waterways, and fish and wildlife habitat; development is restricted and land uses limited to undeveloped open space, agriculture, silviculture, and passive recreation.

Open Land and Agricultural district that protects prime agricultural soils supporting the local and regional agricultural economy; characterized by large farm tracts and intact agricultural landscapes with use limited to agriculture and incidental supportive activities.

Open Land and Agricultural district that conserves rural character and provides for a rural residential lifestyle that may include income from agriculture and natural resource-based industries, with limited infrastructure and services.

Open Land and Agricultural district balancing rural residential development with preservation of natural landscapes where infrastructure may exist; smaller-scale agriculture mixes with low-density residential and related uses such as agritourism, farm stands, and home-based businesses.

Open Land and Agricultural district balancing rural residential development with preservation of natural landscapes; small-scale agriculture mixes with low-density residential and limited commercial services in locations with adequate infrastructure.

Residential district providing a range of small-scale housing options reflecting the traditional character of existing neighborhoods, promoting compatible infill and limited neighborhood-scale commercial services where infrastructure is available.

Residential district providing a mix of higher-density housing options including multi-household dwellings, promoting compatible infill and housing diversity with access to public water and sewer and a Complete Street network.

Residential district providing places for entrepreneurs and artisans to live where they work, supporting a mix of residential and small-scale non-residential uses such as light manufacturing, commercial kitchens, and artist studios that are secondary to the primary residence.

Residential district providing a mix of homes and neighborhood-scale professional and commercial services in urbanizing areas with public water and sewer; serves as a transition between lower-density neighborhoods and more intensive commercial areas.

Mixed-Use district providing limited, clustered commercial activity serving the retail, service, and employment needs of nearby residents within a walkable distance, supporting a horizontal and vertical mix of residential and commercial uses.

Mixed-Use district providing opportunities for retail, services, and employment in auto-oriented patterns transitioning to walkable mixed-use over time; character is almost exclusively commercial but may support higher-intensity residential development.

Mixed-Use district supporting economic vitality through concentrated employment hubs, campuses, and institutions devoted primarily to public use and service delivery, typically master-planned in a campus-style environment.

Industrial and Manufacturing district providing opportunities for light industrial, artisan, and limited commercial activities with minimal off-site impacts that require more space or unique site design, sited near the transportation network including rail.

Industrial and Manufacturing district providing places where manufacturing, processing, storage, and distribution occur with limited impacts to adjacent districts; accommodates heavy manufacturing, fabrication, solid waste disposal, power generation, and similar uses requiring separation and buffering.