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The WasteNot Project is a consumer education program that seeks to heighten awareness about solid waste issues, while promoting ways to reduce the volume and toxicity of our county waste stream.
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Special Forever!
Since 1992, Citizens for a Better Flathead has been a leader at the forefront of addressing the challenges that rapid growth is bringing to our region. We work to protect clean water, natural beauty and friendly communities through sound planning and policy solutions. We believe in the power of collaboration and consensus building, and work to inform and engage broad-based public participation in planning for the future of the Flathead.
ALERT: Citizens for a Better Flathead has filed suit, challenging Flathead County's new strip commercial zone, which is applicable along all major county roads. Scroll down for more information on Flathead County's B-2HG zoning designation.
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Legal Action Taken by Citizens for a Better Flathead January 6, 2012
CBF Press Release on Suit Challenging B-2HG Zoning
Verified Complaint Submitted to District Court January 6, 2012
Writ of Mandate Submitted to District Court and Approved January 6, 2012
B-2HG General Business Highway Greenbelt Text Amendment to Flathead County Zoning Regulations
In July 2011, Flathead County created a new zoning designation that allows for strip commercial development along all major roads in Flathead County.
Final Text of B-2HG Zone
Where and How Can B-2HG Be Applied?
Roads Where B-2HG Applies
Map of Roads Where B-2HG Applies
Flathead County Planning Board Text Amendment Staff Report
August 24, 2010
Addendum to Flathead County Planning Board Staff Report
March 9, 2011
Comments Opposing B-2HG Submitted to County Offices
City of Kalispell Comments for B-2HG Text Amendment Hearing
Flathead County Planning Board September 8, 2010
(Citizens for a Better Flathead verbally endorsed these comments at the public hearing on September 8, 2010.)
Sharon DeMeester Comments for B-2HG Text Amendment Hearing
Flathead County Planning Board September 8, 2010
City of Whitefish Comments on B-2HG Text Amendment July 7, 2011
As of December 12, 2011, Flathead County has approved the first application of the new zoning designation on 78.7 acres along Highway 93 North of Kalispell, just north of the entrance to Ponderosa Estates.
Notice of Passage of Resolution of Intention
December 12, 2011
Resolution for Noonan et al. Zone Change
December 12, 2011
Citizens for a Better Flathead Comments on Noonan et al. Zone Change September 21, 2011
Flathead County Planning Board Map Amendment Staff Report
August 24, 2010
Documents Explaining Why and How Land Use and Transportation Planning Affect Community Life and the Local Economy
CBF Research Supporting and Defining Smart Growth Development
Flathead County Growth Policy Chapter 1: The Character of Flathead County
"Putting Smart Growth to Work in Rural Communities" by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
"Planning Principles and Practices"
by the Victoria Transport Policy Institute
"Evaluating Transportation Land Use Impacts"
by the Victoria Transport Policy Institute
"Critique of the National Association of Home Builders’ Research On Land Use Emission Reduction Impacts"
by the Victoria Transport Policy Institute
Additional Information
Institute of Transportation Engineers Recommended Reading
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*The new Flathead County Growth Policy was adopted in 2007 after over almost a decade of efforts to find the community consensus needed to update it. As adopted, it is a broad and general policy with important goals, but lacks clearer guidance needed to address the rapid growth we are experiencing. The recent update of the Flathead County Subdivision Regulations provide additional important guidance. The adoption of new land use tools and policies, to more effectively guide growth and ensure that it respects the character of this special place, are one of the most important planning issues facing the Flathead. To find out more about how these documents affect us, read The Planning Puzzle. |
