Billings, MT · Yellowstone County
Special Review Application
Property owners or their agents use this application to request city review of a proposed use that may be allowed in a specific zoning district.
What this form is
The application requests approval for a proposed special review use on a specific parcel and asks for property, zoning, ownership, and project information. Applicants submit it online through the CityView Portal with a written statement, site plan, radius map, certified property-owner list, and required fees; the packet also calls for an application review before processing.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking approval for a special review use in a Billings zoning district needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required materials through the Billings CityView Portal, with the filing fee. Checks may be mailed or dropped off at Planning Division, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103; Mastercard and Visa are accepted online.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Review Application packet and read its instructions and checklist.
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Complete And Sign
Complete the application with the property, zoning, owner, and agent information; sign and date it. Digital signatures are accepted.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the written statement and site plan, and obtain the radius map and certified property-owner list described in the packet.
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Submit To The City
Upload the application and required materials through the Billings CityView Portal and include the filing fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Billings Special Review Application for?
- It requests city review of a proposed use that may be acceptable on a specific parcel in a zoning district. The application asks for property details and supporting materials.
- How do I submit the Special Review Application?
- Submit the application and required materials through the Billings CityView Portal. The packet says the filing fee must accompany the online application and provides payment instructions.
- Do I need a notary for the Special Review Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The packet does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- What supporting materials does the application require?
- The packet calls for a written statement, a dimensioned site plan, a radius map, and a certified list of surrounding property owners. Digital photographs may also be submitted.
Need something notarized?
This Special Review Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Billings form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.