Billings, MT · Yellowstone County
Administrative Relief Application
Billings property owners or their representatives use this application to request a modification to an existing numeric dimensional standard for a specific site or construction issue.
What this form is
The application requests administrative relief from specified numeric dimensional standards for new development, redevelopment, major façade changes, or modification of an existing approval. It asks for the requested relief, the property and applicant details, and a signed, dated application; applicants must also provide a site plan and, for height or façade requests, a scaled elevation drawing. The Zoning Coordinator or designee has 15 calendar days to review and decide.
Who needs it
Property owners or representatives seeking an eligible dimensional-standard modification for a Billings property complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Upload electronic copies of the application and all materials through the CityView Portal; register, apply for a Planning Permit, select Administrative Relief, complete the application, and pay fees. Call the listed number for the current fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Administrative Relief Application and review the listed requirements.
- 2
Complete the Application
Describe the specific issue and requested relief, provide the property and applicant details, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare a scaled site plan; include a scaled elevation drawing for requests involving height or façade treatment.
- 4
Submit Through the Portal
Upload the application and all materials through CityView after registering and applying for a Planning Permit; select Administrative Relief and pay fees.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Administrative Relief Application?
- No. The application has no notary or sworn attachment requirement; the applicant signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Administrative Relief Application?
- Upload the application and all materials through the CityView Portal. Register, apply for a Planning Permit, select Administrative Relief, complete the application, and pay fees.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- Include a site plan drawn to scale showing each requested relief. For requests involving height or façade treatment, also submit a scaled elevation drawing.
- What does administrative relief allow?
- It allows modification of an existing numeric dimensional standard to accommodate site-specific or minor construction issues, within the types and limits listed on the application.
Need something notarized?
This Administrative Relief Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Billings form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.