5/12/26 City of Kalispell Planning Commission Meeting

The City of Kalispell Planning Commission held a meeting on May 12, 2026, primarily focused on updating the public participation plan in accordance with Montana's land use statutes (MLUPA). The commission discussed the process for public notification and participation related to site-specific developments such as subdivisions, conditional use permits, and variances. They approved forwarding a positive recommendation of the updated public participation plan to the City Council, emphasizing enhanced public engagement through newspaper notices, mailings, and an email subscription alert system. The commission also reviewed recent approvals of subdivision and zoning regulations to ensure compliance with Senate Bill 382. Upcoming agenda items include a work session on the Birchwood planning and development project involving Habitat for Humanity. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.