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1. Where are your offices located and what is the mailing address?

The City of Kalispell Planning and Building Department is located in the lower level of Kalispell City Hall at 201 1st Avenue East (at the intersection of 1st Avenue East and 2nd Street East). The mailing address is:
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903

For more information, contact us at 406-758-7739.

2. Which planning office do I contact for my property?

The Kalispell Planning and Building Department has jurisdiction only over properties that are either within the current city limits of Kalispell or properties just outside the city limits if the owner wants to pursue annexation into the city. Otherwise you should contact the following offices depending on the location of your property: 

• Flathead County Planning and Zoning Phone: 406-751-8200
• City of Whitefish Phone: 406-863-2410
• City of Columbia Falls Phone: 406-892-4391

3. How can I contact a member of the Kalispell City Planning Board?

You can either send an email or we will forward your comments/concerns to the planning board if you write a letter to:

Kalispell Planning and Building Department
201 1st Avenue E
Kalispell, MT 59901 

4. When is the next planning board meeting and where are the meetings held?

The planning board meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at the Kalispell City Council Chambers, 201 1st Avenue East. For more information, contact the Planning department at 406-758-7739.

5. How do I determine zoning on properties in the City of Kalispell and find a description of the zones?

The planning department provides zoning maps on our website in PDF format on our maps page. The zoning map also contains information on the city limits boundary and the location of the Highway 93 Alternate Route. If you choose to contact our office at 406-758-7940 you will need to have either the address or a legal description of the property in order for us to locate it on the map.

In addition, our Zoning Ordinance can be accessed on our Regulations page. The zoning district descriptions include permitted and conditional uses for the zone and property development standards such as setbacks, parking requirements, and fencing regulations. 

6. Is a permit required for installing a new sign or changing an existing sign on a business?

Yes, a permit is required for a new sign or changing out an existing sign. The permit application can be downloaded from our website by selecting the Applications page.

In addition temporary signs such as banners, a-frame signs or other temporary signs also require a permit. The temporary sign permit application can be downloaded from our website also by selecting the Applications page on the right. For more information, contact us at 406-758-7739.

7. Are businesses / contractors required to be licensed to operate in the city?

Currently the City of Kalispell only issues business licenses for gas fitters. The Building Department is responsible for administering the gas fitters test and issuing licenses and renewals for both businesses and individual gas fitters. For additional information contact our office at 406-758-7730.