121 4th Street North #2H-2IGreat Falls, MT 59401
1 (406) 454-6905
Fax: 1 (406) 454-6919
Planning [ View all departments ]
The Cascade County Planning Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the County's Development plan, the State of Montana Subdivision and Platting Act, Cascade County's Subdivision Regulations, Floodplain Regulations, Zoning Regulations, Commercial Development Permits, Fireworks Permits, and overall land use management for the County. In addition, the Planning Director oversees parkland administration, road abandonments, issues regarding land use and land use regulation, community decay investigation and enforcement, junk vehicle removal and disposal, as well as administration of the Planning Board, Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Park Board.
FIREWORK STAND APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JUNE 9, 2012. ADDITIONALLY, AN UPDATED/NEW SITE PLAN IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH EVERY APPLICATION.
The City of Great Falls, Cascade County and Malmstrom Air Force Base have partnered to initiate the preparation of the Malmstrom Air Force Base Joint Land Use Study. The JLUS is being funded through a grant from the Department of Defense - Office of Economic Adjustment.
If you plan on building or developing land outside the City limits and within the boundaries of Cascade County, please contact this office concerning any applications and regulations that may need to be adhered to prior to any development. Regulation documents are available via the links on the right side of this page. They are in PDF format, so you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. You can also visit our staff at the planning department.
APPLICATIONS FOR ANY PERMIT OR LAND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES A PRE-APPLICATION MEETING WITH THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF IN OUR OFFICE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA MAIL, E-MAIL, FAX OR PHONE
Planning Department Current Fees
All fees are non-refundable
| 18" x 24" Map | $2.00 |
| 24" x 36" Map | $3.00 |
| 24" x 36" Mylar | $7.00 |
| Location/Conformance Permit | $50.00 |
| Special Use Permit | $450.00 |
| Home Occupation Permit | $50.00 |
| Zone Change | $750.00 |
| Floodplain Permit | $100.00 |
| Road Abandonment | $150.00 |
| Appeal/Board of Adjustment | $250.00 |
| Major Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) | $1,000 + $50.00/lot |
| Major Subdivision (Final Plat) | $400.00 |
| Minor Subdivision | $600.00 |
Planning Department Staff
Susan N. Conell
Planning Director
Greg Avent
Maproom Specialist
Anita McNamara
Planner
Jim Shillingburg
Enforcement Technician
Gloria Braucht
Administrative Assistant
Files
- Cascade County Zoning Regulations - August 2009
- Fireworks Permit
- Floodplain Permit Application
- Floodplain Regulations
- Flood Road Zoning District Map
- Flood Road Zoning District Regulations
- Growth Policy 2006 Adopted
- Home Occupation Permit Application
- Location/Conformance Permit Application
- Planning Board Roster
- Special Use Permit
- Adopted 2007 Subdivision Regulations
- Surveyors List
- Variance/Appeal Request Application
- Zone Change Application
- Zoning Board Roster
- 2009 Zoning Mapbook