Missoula County, MT · Missoula County
Determination of Nonconformity Application
Missoula County property owners or their representatives use this application to request an official determination of legal nonconformity under county zoning regulations.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Missoula County · Missoula County, Missoula County, Montana
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- missoulacounty.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This application requests an official determination of legal nonconformity under Chapter 10 of the Missoula County Zoning Regulations. It asks for owner, applicant, agent, and property details, along with explanations and supporting materials relevant to the request, such as parcel creation, zoning history, construction dates, and use. The county requires a pre-application meeting and completeness review before final application materials are submitted.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives seeking a Missoula County determination of legal nonconformity should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Request a pre-application meeting by submitting a completed intake form to the Planning Office. After the meeting, submit a preliminary application and associated fee for completeness review; once deemed complete, submit one digital and one hard copy of the final application and related materials.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the signer signs and dates it, though evidence for construction dates may include signed and notarized affidavits.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Determination of Nonconformity Application.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide owner, applicant or agent, and property details, and explain the basis for the determination requested.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare relevant records and explanations. Required plan sheets are determined at the pre-application meeting or before final submission.
- 4
Request a Pre-Application Meeting
Submit a completed intake form to the Planning Office to request the meeting.
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Submit the Application
After the meeting, submit a preliminary application and fee for completeness review. Once deemed complete, provide one digital and one hard copy.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Determination of Nonconformity Application?
- No. The application itself has no notary block and is signed and dated by the owner. However, evidence for construction dates may include signed and notarized affidavits.
- How do I submit the Determination of Nonconformity Application?
- First submit a completed intake form to the Planning Office to request a pre-application meeting. Then submit a preliminary application and fee for review; after it is deemed complete, provide one digital and one hard copy.
- What information does this application request?
- It requests owner, applicant, agent, and property information, plus explanations and supporting materials about matters such as parcel creation, zoning history, construction, and use.
- What supporting materials may be required?
- The form lists materials such as deeds, surveys, subdivision plats, zoning records, and construction-date evidence. Required plan sheets are determined at the pre-application meeting or before final submission.