VISION WHITEFISH 2045

WELCOME TO THE VISION WHITEFISH 2045 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SITE!

This website will serve as the resource for all things related to the Growth Policy and will allow you to participate right from this website! In order to utilize all the tools and receive news and updates, please register and subscribe to this site. Look to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for information about this project and how to engage on this website.

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PRELIMINARY DRAFTS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW ARE ALWAYS POSTED AS ANNOUCEMENTS IN THE NEWSFEED BELOW.

AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD, THE REVISED FINAL DRAFTS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW ARE PROVIDED IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION PACKETS LINKED FROM THE AGENDAS AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE MEETING (SEE THE KEY DATES SECTION ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS WEBSITE OR THE AGENDAS POSTED ON THE CITY OF WHITEFISH'S MAIN WEBSITE).

AFTER THE PLANNING COMMISSION HAS COMPLETED THEIR REVIEW AND REVISIONS ON A DRAFT, IT IS POSTED WITH THE DATE OF ADOPTION IN THE "DRAFT PLAN CHAPTERS" SECTION IN THE DOCUMENTS SECTION ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THIS WEBSITE.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ALL PLAN DRAFTS CAN BE VIEWED IN THE DOCUMENTS SECTION ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THIS WEBPAGE.

WELCOME TO THE VISION WHITEFISH 2045 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SITE!

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PRELIMINARY DRAFTS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW ARE ALWAYS POSTED AS ANNOUCEMENTS IN THE NEWSFEED BELOW.

Have any questions or concerns about the Growth Policy Update? Contact us here!

Share Are there any set plans to conserve green space in the city, or is the goal to develop every open lot? Also, is the fee developers pay to not have a park/greenspace high enough for them to sacrifice the loss of potential income from more buildings. Thanks. -Luke on Facebook Share Are there any set plans to conserve green space in the city, or is the goal to develop every open lot? Also, is the fee developers pay to not have a park/greenspace high enough for them to sacrifice the loss of potential income from more buildings. Thanks. -Luke on Twitter Share Are there any set plans to conserve green space in the city, or is the goal to develop every open lot? Also, is the fee developers pay to not have a park/greenspace high enough for them to sacrifice the loss of potential income from more buildings. Thanks. -Luke on Linkedin Email Are there any set plans to conserve green space in the city, or is the goal to develop every open lot? Also, is the fee developers pay to not have a park/greenspace high enough for them to sacrifice the loss of potential income from more buildings. Thanks. -Luke link

Are there any set plans to conserve green space in the city, or is the goal to develop every open lot? Also, is the fee developers pay to not have a park/greenspace high enough for them to sacrifice the loss of potential income from more buildings. Thanks. -Luke

greene asked 21 days ago

Hello there! Thank you for your question!

As we work through the land use planning process, we do consider areas most desirable for conservation in the city, including wildlife corridors, water quality buffers, key habitat etc. Whitefish highly values our parks, open space, and particularly water quality. The City just completed the Environment, Natural Resources and Hazards Element of Vision Whitefish 2045, and this plan element has very robust environmental goals and objectives that will shape the future of the city and serve as key policies for future work programs, capital improvements, funding, etc.

You can see the adopted draft here:

https://engagewhitefish.com/20108/widgets/66501/documents/69501

The fees developers must pay for parkland dedication is set by the City’s subdivision regulations. We also require a certain percentage of open space be set aside for multi-family developments. In addition, through zoning, we can establish maximum building size, maximum coverage, open space requirements, etc.
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Alan, I would like to know more about the Growth Policy meetings. I understand the meetings can be lengthy and that a lot of items need to be reviewed. When exactly are the public comments allowed? I hope it is not at the end of the meetings, after everything has been decided and everyone is exhausted. Once again, thank you

JanCan asked about 2 months ago

Hello!

There is plenty of time for public comment during these work sessions. There is an opportunity for public comment at the beginning of the meetings, and then there is opportunity for comment after each discussion topic. We've set it up like this so that participants do not have to sit through lengthy meetings to offer their input :)
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Alan, you should include where comments can be sent when asking for public input n this website.

JanCan asked 2 months ago

Good point. I will try to remember to include my email on all future newsletter alerts and newsfeeds. My email is:

atiefenbach@cityofwhitefish.org
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What is the name of the firm that the city hired to lead the Land Use section?

JanCan asked about 2 months ago

The city hired czb, LLC for the land use section.
https://www.czb.org/
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When comments are sent to Alan Tiefenbach does he send them on to the Planning Commission members?

JanCan asked about 2 months ago

Comments emailed to Alan Tiefenbach are always provided to the Planning Commission. Questions or comments made on this site are answered publicly but are not forwarded to the Planning Commission.
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Can the public get a working copy of the transportation element to review before it goes before the planning commission?

JanCan asked 2 months ago

Hi there! We anticipate the draft transportation element going out for public review in the next week. The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for November 5. Thanks for staying involved!
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I understand that the Land Use meetings held this week were recorded. Will they be available on this site?

JanCan asked 3 months ago

Hi there!

The Land Use meetings were NOT recorded, at least on video. This is because that would have required six different people with cameras at each table. The results of the meetings and the maps will be documented. We expect to see the results of the meetings in November.
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Can the public attend the Growth Policy meetings held on the 3rd Wednesdays of the month? If so, can they ask questions?

JanCan asked 3 months ago

Of course! The public is welcomed and encouraged to attend these meetings! There are always multiple opportunities for the public to comment at these meetings. The next meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, October 1 at 6PM to discuss the water and sewer sections and Wednesday, November 5 at 6PM to discuss the transportation element.
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When can the community comment on the Growth Policy?

JanCan asked 3 months ago

Being subscribed to this website is a good start!

Every time staff posts a new draft plan section, an alert is sent to all subscribers to the site with a link to the plan section. There is a deadline for public comment listed. You can comment directly to Alan Tiefenbach at atiefenbach@cityofwhitefish.gov or you can comment in the same way you did here. There will also be an announcement in the newsfeed on this website.
Also, there are regularly scheduled Vision Whitefish 2045 Meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 6PM. The content of these meetings is announced on this website and you can attend in person or remotely via Teams. The link to the virtual meeting is posted at least one week in advance of the meeting.

Presently, the Planning Commission (previously the Community Development Board) is working through the plan section by section. At the beginning of 2026, there will be a compiled and completed draft being discussed by both the Planning Commission and the City Council in numerous work sessions and public meetings.
Public comment at all Vision Whitefish 2045 is always welcomed!
Share Alan, I attended the recent Land Use meeting last Tuesday. The agenda said we would be working on current and future land use issues. I only heard 1 future issue mentioned, Columbia Ave. Why weren’t more future issues brought forth? Also when is the next Public meeting for Land Use discussion? Thank you Alan. Janice McCann on Facebook Share Alan, I attended the recent Land Use meeting last Tuesday. The agenda said we would be working on current and future land use issues. I only heard 1 future issue mentioned, Columbia Ave. Why weren’t more future issues brought forth? Also when is the next Public meeting for Land Use discussion? Thank you Alan. Janice McCann on Twitter Share Alan, I attended the recent Land Use meeting last Tuesday. The agenda said we would be working on current and future land use issues. I only heard 1 future issue mentioned, Columbia Ave. Why weren’t more future issues brought forth? Also when is the next Public meeting for Land Use discussion? Thank you Alan. Janice McCann on Linkedin Email Alan, I attended the recent Land Use meeting last Tuesday. The agenda said we would be working on current and future land use issues. I only heard 1 future issue mentioned, Columbia Ave. Why weren’t more future issues brought forth? Also when is the next Public meeting for Land Use discussion? Thank you Alan. Janice McCann link

Alan, I attended the recent Land Use meeting last Tuesday. The agenda said we would be working on current and future land use issues. I only heard 1 future issue mentioned, Columbia Ave. Why weren’t more future issues brought forth? Also when is the next Public meeting for Land Use discussion? Thank you Alan. Janice McCann

JanCan asked 3 months ago

Hi there!

The recent land use meeting was not intended to work on current and future land use issues. The purpose of the sessions was to collaboratively map the city of Whitefish and distinguish specific areas on the basis of land uses and development character. . This will be used to develop future land use and development scenarios. We expect the next discussions on land use to occur in November.