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Revised 3-17-2026 Page 1 of 2 City of Whitefish Planning & Building Dept 418 E 2nd St │PO Box 158 Whitefish, MT 59937 Phone: (406) 863-2410 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW The purpose of a pre-application review is to assist applicants in preparing a formal Architectural Review applications, to identify potential problems and to expedite review. This informal review with staff provides an opportunity to obtain input, identify issues and concerns. This is not meant to be a detailed review of proposed plans or ideas. A pre-application is nonbinding and does not vest a project nor is the information provided an implied or conditional approval of the project. INSTRUCTIONS: Pre-application is recommended for all commercial, industrial, public and multi-family (5-plex and greater) projects and any other proposals that may benefit from being reviewed. Submit completed application and attachments to the Planning Office. Staff will schedule a meeting with applicants as soon as practical to review the proposal. A. PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: Street Address: Assessor’s Tract No.(s) Lot No(s) Block # Subdivision Name Section Township I hereby certify that the information contained or accompanying this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. The signing of this application signifies approval for the Whitefish Staff to be present on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and development process. Owner’s Signature** Date Print Name Applicant’s Signature Date Print Name Representative’s Signature Date Print Name Date Submitted: Intake Staff: **May be signed by the applicant or representative, authorization letter from owner must be attached. If there are multiple owners, a letter authorizing one owner to be the authorized representative for all must be included. ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised 3-17-2026 Page 2 of 2 B. APPLICATION CONTENTS Attached ALL ITEMS MUST BE INCLUDED - INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED One electronic copy of the application and supplemental materials. Site Plan with vicinity map shall include the following: • North Arrow • All property lines with dimensions and contours • Existing improvements on property (streets, drives, structures, fences, driveways, sidewalks) • Proposed improvements (new construction, parking, landscaping, fencing, sidewalks, driveways, refuse disposal, snow storage areas, lighting, drainage, and any other proposed changes to the property) Building Elevations (all sides) Floor Plans Site Section (building & site) The applicant is encouraged to submit anything else that might explain the proposed project. The more detail provided, the more information staff will be able to provide you as you move forward. C. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: D. OWNER/APPLICANT INFORMATION OWNER(S) OF RECORD: Name: Phone: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Email: APPLICANT (if different than above): Name: Phone: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Email: OTHER TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL: Name: Phone: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Email: