Columbia Falls, MT · Flathead County
Home Occupation Determination Request
Homeowners submit this request to ask Columbia Falls’ Zoning Administrator whether a proposed business qualifies as a home occupation.
What this form is
Use this request to describe a proposed business operated from a home and provide information for the Zoning Administrator’s determination. It asks about the business, property, space used, employees, effects such as noise or fumes, and visitor vehicle trips. The document includes home occupation limitations and says applicants who do not qualify may apply for a Conditional Use Permit.
Who needs it
A property owner proposing to operate a business from a dwelling in Columbia Falls can use this request to seek a home occupation determination.
How to submit it
The form lists the City of Columbia Falls at 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. It notes an administrative residential fee; see the fee sheet for the amount.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates the request.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the Home Occupation Determination Request.
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Complete The Request
Describe the proposed business and complete the property, space, employee, effects, and visitor vehicle trip information.
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Add Extra Information
Attach a separate sheet if more space is needed to describe the proposed business.
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Submit To The City
Send the completed request to the City of Columbia Falls at the address listed on the form. See the fee sheet for the administrative residential fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Home Occupation Determination Request do?
- It gives the Zoning Administrator information to determine whether a proposed business at a home qualifies as a home occupation. The form also includes the applicable home occupation limitations.
- Who should complete this request?
- A property owner proposing to operate a business from a dwelling can provide details about the business, property, space used, employees, effects, and visitor vehicle trips.
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Determination Request?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates the request.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Determination Request?
- The form lists the City of Columbia Falls at 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. It notes an administrative residential fee and directs applicants to see the fee sheet.
Need something notarized?
This Home Occupation Determination Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Columbia Falls form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.