Columbia Falls, MT · Flathead County
Petition for Zoning Text Amendment
Property owners or applicants use this petition to propose a change to the Columbia Falls zoning ordinance text and explain its purpose.
What this form is
This petition is for proposing a text amendment to the zoning ordinance in Columbia Falls. Before filing, the applicant must discuss the proposal with the planning director or a designated staff member, including its compatibility with the Growth Policy and the zoning ordinance. The application asks for owner and applicant details, the proposed amendment and its purpose, and explanations addressing listed planning considerations.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant proposing a zoning text amendment in Columbia Falls needs to complete this petition.
How to submit it
A pre-application meeting with the planning director or a designated staff member must precede filing. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the petition, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Zoning Text Amendment.
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Complete the Application
Provide owner and applicant details, describe the proposed amendment and its purpose, and respond to the listed planning considerations.
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Meet With Planning Staff
Before filing, discuss Growth Policy compatibility and consistency with the zoning ordinance with the planning director or designated staff member.
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Submit the Petition
Sign and date the petition, address the current fee, and submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the zoning text amendment petition do?
- It lets an owner or applicant propose a change to the zoning ordinance text and explain the amendment's purpose and how it addresses listed planning considerations.
- Who can file this petition?
- The petition requests information about the property owner and, if different, the applicant. It also asks for their interests in the property and contact details.
- Do I need a notary for the zoning text amendment petition?
- No. The document has an applicant signature and date line but no notary block or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the zoning text amendment petition?
- First discuss the proposal with the planning director or designated staff member. Then submit the completed application; the form does not provide submission contact details, so check the city website.
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This Petition for Zoning Text Amendment doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Columbia Falls form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.