The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners
The Missoula County commissioners host the "The Agenda" podcast, which aims to help county residents better understand how local government works and how it affects their lives. In each episode, the commissioners sit down with fellow staff, elected officials and community partners to discuss public sector projects and trending topics.
The Communications Division at Missoula County produces "The Agenda" with support from Missoula Community Access Television (MCAT). If you have something you’d like to add to the conversation, email communications@missoulacounty.us.
The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners
Proactive Planning: How Zoning Enables Efficiency & Sustainable Growth
This summer, Missoula County overhauled and updated its zoning code for the first time in nearly 50 years. But why does zoning matter and what kind of development does the new code enable?
This week, the commissioners spoke with Andrew Hagemeier, senior planner in the Department of Planning, Development and Sustainability, to answer some of these questions. Andrew also gives some history about the origins of the current housing crisis and how the new zoning code* incentivizes housing options while balancing valuable assets like our rivers and agricultural land.
*The County’s new zoning update applies to the Missoula urban area outside city limits, including Bonner, East Missoula and the Wye.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Missoula County Zoning Fact Sheet
- Zoning Districts Map
- Current Zoning Regulations
- 2019 Missoula Area Land Use Element
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