The public hearing for Missoula’s Zoning Rewrite was held on Monday evening in our City Council’s Chambers. Although this heated issue had received harsh critiques in the past, Missoulians seemed to paint a positive picture during the hearing that went late into the evening on Monday. As expected there are a couple “hot button” issues, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s), but citizens realize how desperately the city needs to replace the antiquated Title 19.
The positive discussion continued at the Council’s PAZ Committee on Wednesday where compromises were reached on the issue of ADU’s. The motions that were made restricted ADU’s from all Single Family Residential Zoning Districts, but allowed them by right in all Multi-Family Zoning Districts. If you would like to make comment, those recommendations will be discussed Monday Evening the 6th of July.
I encourage you to contact your City Council representative, or the PAZ Chair Bob Jaffe and applaud them for working together for the future of our community!
The Missoula Organization of REALTORS stood up in support of the rewrite. While we recognize that the document is not perfect, the fact is: it is better than what we have today. The city of Missoula can’t expect to handle growth and development in the 21st century with a document drafted in the 1930’s and revised more than 35 years ago!
If you have concerns and questions about how it may or affect your neighborhood, contact Laval Means at the Office of Planning and Grants or visit www.zoningmissoula.com.
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