The Community Development and Planning Department is responsible for the coordination and guidance of growth and development through planning, zoning, subdivision review, parks, transportation and special districts.

COUNTY GROWTH POLICY - Adopted growth policies guide long range, non-regulatory planning and establish a broad framework for proceeding with more detailed shorter-range planning

FEE SCHEDULE- Fees collected for applications, requests, permits and other activities administered by the Community Development and Planning Department

HISTORIC PRESERVATION- This office works for the Historic Preservation Commission and collaborates with various entities in: hosting events/activities, providing information, guiding and advocating lessened impacts to historical areas, advising City and County.

PARKS AND TRANSPORTATION- Groups and standards for improving parks and transportation within our county

PERMITS- The Permitting Office was established to coordinate appointments, resources, fee transactions and County permits

PUBLIC MEETINGS- Public input is sought through a number of meetings held by various Boards, Committees and Commissions

SPECIAL DISTRICTS- Assists residents in the processes relating to Rural Improvement Districts, Water and Sewer Districts, and Fire Districts

SUBDIVISION REGULATION- The County regulates land development through a variety of technical standards designed to promote public health, safety and welfare.

ZONING- Part I (Citizen Initiated) and Part II (County Initiated) zoning is managed and established through the department's zoning administrator.

Director: George Thebarge
Director Email: Email 

Department Phone: (406) 447-8374  
Department Email: Email
Location:
Room 230, City/County Building

Mailing Address:
Lewis and Clark County
Community Development and Planning Department
316 N. Park Ave., Helena, MT 59623

Hours:
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday

OUR MISSION
To provide high quality service, encourage public participation, improve communication, and utilize clear objectives, standards and procedures.