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Commissioners adopt revised planning fee schedule; staff report steady application volume

3310120 · April 24, 2025
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The board adopted a revised county planning fee schedule that raises most fees about 8 percent (Lakeshore fees unchanged). Planning staff reported fiscal‑year fee revenue ahead of some prior years and described projects and code enforcement activity.

The Flathead County Board of Commissioners adopted a revised planning and zoning fee schedule on April 24 that raises most fees by roughly 8 percent, while holding lakeshore fees unchanged.

Eric Mack of Planning and Zoning told the commission the department proposed the increase to help cover administrative costs and added specific new fees, including a renewal fee for redistribution of gravel in lakeshore permits and a $250 public‑hearing fee for phased subdivisions returning after five years. Mack also proposed a modest fee for accommodation requests (for…

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