Sx͏ʷtpqyen (pronounced s-wh-tip-KAYN) is the Salish place name for the area of the Missoula Valley that is the focus of this planning effort. It means "A Place Where Something Is Cut Off and Comes to a Point," referring to the lush cottonwood stands along the Clark Fork River just south of Mullan Road. Missoula County thanks the Tribal Council, Cultural Committees, and staff of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes for their collaboration on this important plan and code.

The Form Based Code (FBC) is designed to implement a mixed-use vision for the Mullan community.  It provides the standards and review procedures necessary to ensure that the Mullan Traditional Neighborhood development program established in the Missoula County Growth Policy and Our Missoula City Growth Policy is achievable.

• Provides for standards of development through the implementation of the form based code.
• Provides for the organization of development through the establishment of Transect zones.
• Utilizes the public BUILD investment in the Mullan area.

The FBC is designed for predominantly undeveloped areas and has special provisions that allow a high level of flexibility for developers while ensuring a high-quality built environment for the public. The FBC is a stand alone zoning regulation, not an addition to the current Missoula County Zoning Regulations.

Table of contents:

• Acknowledgements and Table of Contents
• Division 1 - General Provisions
• Division 2 - Neighborhoods
• Division 3 - Transect Standards
• Division 4 - General Development Standards
• Division 5 - Lot & Buildings Standards
• Division 6 - Thoroughfare Standards
• Division 7 - Development Review Procedures
• Division 8 - Glossary Of Terms