Council approves zoning amendment clarifying setbacks for Whitefish airstrip

May 6, 2025

City Council adopted an amendment to Title 11 clarifying that aircraft safety setbacks apply to runways, landing strips, helipads and accessory structures and aligning local language with FAA guidance; council voted 4–2 to approve ordinance 25-5 on first reading.

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The Whitefish City Council on May 5 approved a zoning text amendment, Ordinance 25-5, clarifying standards for airports, landing strips and helipads in the WA zoning district and aligning local setback language with FAA design guidance.

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