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County Planning Department
OVERVIEW
The Planning Department oversees land uses within the County, including divisions of land, zoning and floodplain.
DIVISIONS OF LAND
Creation of new lots, including RV/mobile home parcels, condo units and townhomes, are reviewed under the Granite County Subdivision Regulations. Exemptions for boundary relocation between adjoining properties and family transfers may be requested. For further information contact the Planning Office.
RVs & RENTALS, VRBO, AIRBNB
Establishment of more than one RV site for rental purposes is considered a subdivision under MT state law. Establishment of more than 5 rental units such as cabins, multi-family, apartments, etc., on a property requires review under the Granite County Rent and Lease Regulations. Please note rental units are not allowed on properties located in the Georgetown Lake Zoning District. Individuals that intend to rent the primary structure on a property under VRBO or AirBNB must contact the Tri-County Sanitarian’s office at 406-563-4035 before listing. This is a joint office with Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, so please inform the secretary that you are located in Granite County so she can direct you to the correct person.
GEORGETOWN LAKE ZONING DISTRICT
Properties located within the Georgetown Zoning Area must obtain a zoning compliance permit prior to any construction, including dirt work. Change of use from residential to commercial must also be permitted prior to commercial activities beginning. To obtain a zoning compliance permit, submit the application, necessary sketch plans showing setback and height of structures, and $100 fee to Granite County, Planning, P.O. Box 925, Philipsburg MT 59858. Contact Planning office for additional information. Georgetown Lake Zoning District covers all properties located in Township 6 North, Range 13 West, Sections 28, 29, 31, 32 and 33; Township 6 North, Range 14 West, Section 36; and Township 5 North, Range 14 West, Sections 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24 and 26. Georgetown Lake Zoning District regulations are available online.
GRANITE COUNTY FLOODPLAIN
All properties within the floodplain in Granite County must obtain a floodplain permit prior to any alterations of property within the floodplain, including adding or removing dirt, bank stabilizations, construction, etc. Floodplain status can be checked by physical address online at https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home. Contact Planning Office for additional information. Floodplain regulations are available online.
BUILDING PERMIT
Granite County does not have a building permit program. Building permits are not required by the County for structures. However all properties must obtain a septic permit from the Tri-County Sanitarian prior to construction. Additionally properties located in the Georgetown Lake Zoning District must obtain a zoning permit prior to construction. Commercial buildings, which may include multi-family housing structures, may require a building permit from the State of Montana. Contact the State of Montana at 406-841-2056.
PLUMBING PERMIT
All structures which have electricity and plumbing are required to obtain electrical and plumbing permits from the State of Montana. Contact the State of Montana at 406-841-2056 for more information.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
Driveways on to County Roads which are new, to be relocated or to be reconstructed, must obtain an encroachment permit from Granite County Commissioners prior to construction. Please contact the Commissioners at 406-859-7023 for additional information.
Department Info
Phone:
(406) 859-7021
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 925, Philipsburg, MT 59858
Hours:
Septic Permits
Contact Chad Lanes at 406-560-3190
Physical Addressing
Contact Matt Pearce at 877-944-5464
Properties located within Philipsburg:
Call 406-859-3821
Properties located within Drummond:
Call 406 -288-3231
Staff Contacts
Gail Leeper (Town of Drummond)
Heidi Hinkle (Upper Flint Creek Valley)
Jim Lochridge (Town of Philipsburg)
Kevin Kanduch (Upper Rock Creek)
Lucinda K. Fitz-Christensen (Georgetown Lake Area)
Michael G. Black (Lower Rock Creek)
Thomas Rue II (Lower Flint Creek)
Planning Board Members
Docs & Forms
Zoning Information
GTL Zoning District Info
Granite County Board Application
Special Use Permit Application
Zoning Compliance Permit Application
Zoning Ordinance
Zoning District Map
Subdivisions/Zoning
GTL Fire Standards
Floodplain Hazard Management Regulations
Granite County Subdivision Regulations
Granite County Road Specifications
Family Transfer Policy
Buildings for Lease or Rent Resolutions
Planning Board Documents
Minutes
May 27, 2022
Mar 3, 2022
Nov 4, 2021
Sep 16, 2021
Sep 2, 2021
Aug 5, 2021
Jul 1, 2021
May 6, 2021
Apr 8, 2021
Mar 4, 2021
Mar 5, 2020
Nov 7, 2019
Agendas
May 27, 2022
May 6, 2022
Feb 3, 2022
Nov 4, 2021
Sep 14, 2021
Sep 2, 2021
Aug 5, 2021
Jul 1, 2021
May 6, 2021
Apr 8, 2021
Mar 4, 2021
Mar 5, 2020
Growth Policy
Growth Policy - Granite County Growth Plan
Growth Policy Appendix A - Summary of County Survey & Public Comments
Growth Policy Appendix B - Process to Form Planning & Zoning District
Growth Policy Appendix C - Capital Improvement Plan
Growth Policy Appendix D - Lower Rock Creek Vicinity
Growth Policy Appendix E - The Town of Philipsburg
Growth Policy Appendix F - The Town of Drummond
Growth Policy Appendix G - Local Government Coordination for Federal and State Lands
Public Hearing Notices
Meeting Documents
Cornerstone Court Preapplication
Amended Arrowstone Lot 8-A Preapplication
Rocking Chair Conservation Easement 4-28-22
Umland Addition Preapplication
FTK Subsequent Minor Preapplication
Flint Valley Vista Preapplication
Wood Creek Conservation Easement