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Planning commission recommends zoning amendment that clarifies revocation process for conditional use permits amid public concern
Summary
Kalispell planners voted to recommend a zoning text amendment that explicitly permits revocation of conditional use permits and establishes notice, hearing and appeal steps. The hearing drew extensive public comment, including opposition from the Flathead Warming Center and supporters of clearer enforcement.
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Nov. 12 voted to recommend a city‑initiated zoning text amendment that spells out a process for revoking conditional use permits (CUPs), including notice, an opportunity to cure, a council hearing and a 30‑day appeal to district court.
Staff said the amendment restores and clarifies language previously in Kalispell code and mirrors provisions used by other Montana municipalities. Key elements the amendment would add: an explicit statement that CUPs are revocable; a written notice procedure with a 15‑day cure period; a council hearing following city hearing procedures; criteria the council must find (for example, a material misrepresentation in the original application, noncompliance…
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