Planning Commission concerned with public engagement on new land use plan

Kalispell Planning Commission members are worried about a lack of public involvement in drafting the city’s new land use plan.

During the commission's April 8 meeting, City Planner Donnie McBath updated members on efforts to garner public feedback on how the city can best promote attainable housing.  

But some board members said they were concerned that much of the community is still unaware of the implications behind Senate Bill 382, which was signed into law in May 2023 by Gov. Greg Gianforte as part of his effort to streamline construction amid a statewide housing crunch.