Columbia Falls, MT · Flathead County
Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application
Property owners or subdividers use this application to provide project, site, infrastructure, and impact details for a proposed minor subdivision in Columbia Falls.
What this form is
The application collects ownership and property information, proposed subdivision details, planned improvements, and estimates of potential impacts. It also asks whether variances are requested and, if so, for supporting information. The subdivider submits the application and listed materials to the Columbia Falls Planning Department at least 45 days before the Planning Board meeting, or 35 days for a first minor subdivision.
Who needs it
A subdivider proposing a minor subdivision in Columbia Falls must submit this application and the materials listed on its final page.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and listed materials to the Columbia Falls Planning Department at least 45 days before the Planning Board meeting, or 35 days for a first minor subdivision. The form says the fee is listed on a fee sheet.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the owner, property, subdivision, improvement, and impact details; answer the variance questions if applicable.
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Gather The Listed Materials
Include two copies of the preliminary plat, one reproducible set of supplemental information, one reduced plat copy no larger than 11 x 17 inches, and the application fee.
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Submit To The Planning Department
Submit to the Columbia Falls Planning Department at least 45 days before the Planning Board meeting, or 35 days for a first minor subdivision.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application ask for?
- It requests owner and property details, subdivision characteristics, proposed uses and improvements, estimated impacts, and variance information if applicable.
- How do I submit the Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application?
- Submit it with the listed preliminary plat and supplemental materials to the Columbia Falls Planning Department at least 45 days before the Planning Board meeting, or 35 days for a first minor subdivision.
- Do I need a notary for the Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
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This Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Columbia Falls form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.