Frenchtown Zoning Battle Heats Up

Missoula County just approved new zoning north of the Frenchtown interchange, sparking a heated battle over a planned Town Pump travel plaza — complete with casino, showers, and truck parking — that’s now on hold as county staff weigh whether to let it proceed. The citizen-backed zoning, championed by “Keeping Frenchtown,” aims to protect water, kids, and quality of life, but critics say it unfairly blocks development and contradicts the county’s own growth plan. While planners and commissioners praised the zoning’s alignment with safety and long-term planning, some commissioners warned this isn’t the final word — a new county-wide planning process this fall could undo it all. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6310c6625a84f4b3