Columbia Falls, MT · Flathead County
Annexation Waiver and Zoning Map Amendment Application
This application packet combines a property owner’s waiver of protest to annexation and special improvement district proceedings with a zoning map amendment petition filed with Columbia Falls.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Columbia Falls · Columbia Falls, Flathead County, Montana
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cityofcolumbiafalls.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The packet includes a waiver for the described property and a petition requesting a change from county I-1 zoning to city CI-1 zoning. The applicant provides property details, explains the proposed use and its compatibility with planning considerations, and follows the city’s application process, including a pre-application meeting and supporting materials. The waiver states that it binds the property’s title and successors.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking the described annexation and zoning change submit the petition and supporting materials to the Columbia Falls Planning Department.
Why it needs a notary
The waiver carries an acknowledgment certificate; the company managers named in the certificate sign on the company’s behalf and acknowledge the instrument before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the annexation waiver and zoning map amendment application packet.
- 2
Fill Out the Petition
Enter applicant and property details, current and proposed zoning, and the information requested about the proposed change.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Review the application process and assemble the map, title report, and other materials requested for the application.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the waiver acknowledgment and check that the signers and identification meet the notary’s requirements.
- 5
Sign on Video
The company managers named in the waiver sign and acknowledge it during the online notary session.
- 6
Submit to the City
Return the completed waiver and application materials to the appropriate Columbia Falls city department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Columbia Falls. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete this annexation and zoning application?
- Complete the petition with property, zoning, and proposed-use details, gather the supporting materials listed in the application process, and have the company managers acknowledge the waiver before a notary.
- Do I need to notarize the zoning application?
- The waiver included in the packet has an acknowledgment certificate for the company managers. The petition also has an applicant signature line, but no notary block is shown there.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the waiver?
- Montana has authorized remote online notarization since 2019. A commissioned online notary can notarize the waiver by video; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed packet?
- The waiver says to return it to City of Columbia Falls, 130 Sixth Street West, Room A, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. The petition is addressed to the Planning Department.