Kalispell Planning Commission to host hearing on city's future participation plan

Kalispell Planning Commission will solicit input Tuesday on a forthcoming public participation plan, which will change how residents engage with the city on developments and establish a long-term game plan for city growth.

The new plan is mandated by Senate Bill 382, also known as the Montana Land Use Planning Act, signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte in May 2023. Part of a package of bills aimed at addressing the state’s housing crunch, SB 382 was designed to front-load public comment for undeveloped land and then fast-track developments as an administrative process for periods of five years.

The Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 201 First Ave. E. Residents can attend in person or online at www.kalispell.com/480/Council-Meeting-Agendas-Videos.