Columbia Falls, MT · Flathead County
Application for Planned Unit Development
Property applicants use this application to request approval for a planned unit development in Columbia Falls.
What this form is
This application requests information about a proposed planned unit development, including property details, project goals, phasing, services, open space, and neighborhood impacts. Applicants must discuss the proposal with the planning director or designated staff before filing. The application also calls for plans and supporting materials; it must be accepted as complete 45 days before the scheduled planning board meeting.
Who needs it
Property applicants proposing an initial planned unit development or an amendment to an existing PUD in Columbia Falls need this application.
How to submit it
The application says to discuss the proposal with the planning director or designated staff before filing and to consult the Planning Office about submittal and meeting dates. Include the application fee payable to the City of Columbia Falls.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the planned unit development application PDF.
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Meet With Planning Staff
Discuss the proposal with the planning director or designated staff before filing.
- 3
Complete The Application
Provide project and property details, the requested narratives, and supporting plans or drawings.
- 4
Gather Supporting Materials
Include a legal description, a property location and boundary map, and the required nearby property owners list.
- 5
Submit To The City
Consult the Planning Office about submittal dates and include the application fee payable to the City of Columbia Falls.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for a PUD application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
- How do I submit a PUD application?
- First discuss the proposal with the planning director or designated staff. Consult the Planning Office about submittal and meeting dates, and include the application fee payable to the City of Columbia Falls.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The application calls for a bona fide legal description, a map showing the property's location and boundaries, nearby property owners' names and mailing addresses, and supporting narratives, plans, drawings, or schematics.
- When must the application be complete?
- The application must be accepted as complete 45 days before the scheduled planning board meeting. Consult the Planning Office for submittal dates and meeting dates.
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This Application for Planned Unit Development doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Columbia Falls form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.