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Here is your Monday Flathead Valley land use primer email. Kalispell adopted its land use plan and future land use map last week. They will now pivot to working on the city’s zoning ordinance. Whitefish and Columbia Falls are still moving toward officially adopting their land use plan and future land use maps. In the news: Without migration, Montana would see a decrease in population, a recent state report found. About 21.2% of all residents are over 65, which is eighth in the nation. In 2024 the Montana population estimate was 1.137 million, with a 10-year net migration estimated at 101,402. The total 10-year population growth was estimated at 106,758. But in 2024, deaths exceeded births as growth is very low in the youth (0-14) age category and has turned negative in the last few years, as overall fertility has dropped. In short, families are having fewer children and not enough to keep up with the death rate.
As Montana ages, natural growth almost zero Whitefish City Council Edits Growth Policy After State Senator Raises Legal Concerns Kalispell City Council Adopts Land Use Plan in 5-4 Vote Columbia Falls City Council Opts Out of Owner-Occupied Short-Term Rental Permit Restrictions Rumor vs. reality – affordable housing in Whitefish Kalispell Council to review state-mandated changes to zoning and subdivision regulations Developer seeks TIF funds for 24-unit affordable housing project in Kalispell Flathead County Planning Board considers subdivision near Marion New Samaritan House Director Renews Focus on Homeless Shelter Expansion, Sets Sights on Strengthening Partnerships Construction resumes on U.S. 93 West of Whitefish project Study: CFAC cleanup will have no lasting impact on endangered species Anyone want to buy a bowling alley? Nucleus Avenue has several properties for sale, some are already under contract
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