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.
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Thank you to Missoula Community Access Television for podcast recording support!
Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!
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:
Thank you to Missoula Community Access Television for podcast recording support!
Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!