The Town of Alberton is governed by its Town Ordinances and the codes of the Montana Code Annotated. The Town operates under a Commission / Executive form of powers (Council / Mayor). If you have any questions about the following Permit Applications and Ordinances, please contact the Town Clerk.
Documents
Ordinances
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Permit Forms
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ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION
This application is used to permit routine building activity such as building a sign, fence or conducting a land use listed as “permitted” in the zoning ordinance. A zoning permit must be approved prior to conducting any new use and prior to building or modifying a structure.
FENCE COMPLIANCE PERMIT
This application is needed to ensure that a fence being newly constructed, or an existing fence being 50% replaced, on any property within the Town of Alberton complies with Alberton's Fence and Construction Zoning Ordinance.
VARIANCE REQUEST APPLICATION
This application is used to apply for a zoning variance. It is the applicant’s burden to prove that because of special conditions unique to the property, the strict application of the zoning ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship; where it will not be contrary to the public interest; and where the spirit of the ordinance will be observed and substantial justice done.
NOTICE OF APPEAL TO ZONING DECISION FORM
This form is used to appeal a decision of the Zoning Officer for Alberton to the Board of Adjustment (Alberton Town Council).
APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT To Zoning Ordinance
This application is used to request an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Alberton, including an amendment to the Zoning Map.
CONDITIONAL (LAND) USE APPLICATION
This application is used for all conditional use permit (CUP) requests. A CUP must be approved prior to the conditional use being initiated and prior to any land development activity related to the use.
WATER SEWER HOOKUP REQUEST APPLICATION
This application is actually a series of actions needed to obtain permission from the Town of Alberton to excavate and connect new construction to the existing water-supply system. It includes having a project completion deadline.
WATER SEWER SERVICES TRANSFER APPLICATION
This application is needed to transfer water-sewer utility services from an existing property into the name of a new property owner. It contains information on payment-due deadlines and past-due notices.
SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION
A Special Events Permit is required for any festival, large group gathering, organized protest or rally, sporting event or contest, commercial gathering or convention, and any other event which is likely to create a disruption, hindrance, or damage to public streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, and property.
IMPORTANT: Please talk to the Clerk about your planned event before filing this application, as many gatherings on Town property DO NOT fall under the definition of a Special Event.
SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION (PDF)
FACILITY USE AGREEMENT
This agreement is needed to ensure the use of the Alberton Community Center. The Facility Use Agreement includes a Policy and Rate Sheet.
FACILITY USE AGREEMENT (PDF)
Outdoor Burning with Permit
Mineral County requires burning permits as of March 1st. Frenchtown Rural Fire District is the primary provider of fire response for the incorporated town of Alberton. We, too, use a Burn Permit System and encourage best practice: Let your fire responder know when you are burning outdoors. Find more info here (PDF opens in new window).
Business Licenses
To operate a brick-and-mortar business / commercial location within Alberton town limits, a Business License is required. To obtain such, visit the Town Office in person. Licenses are renewed annually. See License Fees.