Livingston, MT · Essex County
Commercial Zoning Application
This application is for commercial property owners and applicants seeking zoning approval for changes in use or tenancy, awnings, or retractable building door walls.
What this form is
The Township requires an approved zoning permit from the Zoning Review Officer before building permits can be issued. The application asks for property and applicant details, current and proposed uses, work descriptions, business and tenant information, and parking details; required materials vary by project and may include plans and a $140 fee.
Who needs it
Commercial property owners and applicants proposing changes in use or tenancy, building-mounted retractable awnings, or retractable building door walls need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Township of Livingston Building Department; the listed zoning permit fee is $140.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; no sworn or notarized attachment is listed, and the applicant signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Commercial Zoning Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, proposed work, business, tenant, and parking details, then sign and date the form.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the plans and other materials required for your project; the checklist describes requirements for different work types.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit the application and required materials to the Township of Livingston Building Department with the listed $140 zoning permit fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Zoning Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary, and no sworn or notarized attachment is listed. The applicant signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Commercial Zoning Application?
- Submit the completed application and required materials to the Township of Livingston Building Department. The form lists a $140 zoning permit fee.
- What materials should I include with the application?
- Requirements depend on the proposed work. The checklist may call for floor plans, a survey or site plan, a BID approval letter, and a sealed or engineered site plan.
- When is zoning approval required?
- The form states that an approved zoning permit from the Zoning Review Officer is required before any building permits can be issued.
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This Commercial Zoning Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Livingston form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.