Kalispell, MT · Flathead County
Variance Application
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request relief from Kalispell land, building form, or subdivision design and improvement standards.
What this form is
The application requests a variance from specified Kalispell zoning or subdivision standards and asks applicants to explain the requested relief and how it meets the stated criteria. Applicants provide property, owner, and contact information, attach a legal description and deed, and submit a site plan and other materials as applicable. The city says applications must be considered before or with a zoning permit or subdivision approval.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking relief from Kalispell land, building form, or subdivision design and improvement standards need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Development Services Department, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901. Include the required materials and fee based on the linked schedule; email an electronic copy to [email protected] or provide it on disk.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies under penalty of perjury that submitted information is true, complete, and accurate.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Variance Application and review its questions and submittal requirements.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant, owner, property, and contact details, then explain the requested variance and address the listed criteria.
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Gather Required Materials
Attach the legal description, recent deed, site plan, property map, and other applicable materials. Obtain legal-description approval from the Flathead County Plat Room.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application and fee to Development Services. Provide an electronic copy by email or on disk.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Kalispell Variance Application request?
- It requests relief from specified land or building form design standards or subdivision design and improvement standards. Applicants explain the requested variance and address the listed criteria.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form calls for a legal description and recent deed, a dimensioned site plan, an electronic copy of application materials, and a map showing property location and boundaries. Additional information may be necessary.
- Do I need a notary for the Kalispell Variance Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The signer certifies under penalty of perjury that the information submitted is true, complete, and accurate.
- How do I submit the Kalispell Variance Application?
- Submit it to the Development Services Department at 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901. The form also allows an electronic copy by email to [email protected] or on disk.
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