Swan Valley Community Council starts zoning plans, sheriff hopes to add officers

The Swan Valley Community Council is going ahead with a long-term process to add potential zoning and community plans to the area, which split the crowded room over what would be appropriate to keep landowner rights.

The council also heard a plan to get 24 hour coverage from the sheriff's department, got an update from its Montana State legislature representatives and listened to the community club during a two and a half hour meeting on Oct. 17.

Missoula County Planner Andrew Hagemeier told the audience that any decisions on zoning plans could still be years away. His portion of the meeting w...