306 East Main

PO Box 1170

East Helena, MT 59635

Call: 406.227.5321

FAX: 406.227.5456

East Helena City Council 2019

Front Row (L-R): Councilmember Judy Leland, Councilmember Don Dahl, Mayor James Schell, City Attorney Peter Elverum, Clerk/Treasurer Amy Thorngren, & Deputy Clerk Julia Shannon

Back Row (L-R): Ex-Public Works Director Scott St. Clair, & Police Chief William Harrington

 

Not Pictured: Councilmember Kelly Harris, Councilmember Wesley Feist, Public Works Director Kevin Ore & Volunteer Fire Chief Troy Maness

Contact Mayor & Council Members:

Mayor James Schell:

Cell 465-2921

mayorschell@easthelenamt.us

 

Ward 1 Councilmembers:

Judy Leland

Cell 431-5227 / Home 227-6284

msjleland@gmail.com

 

Wesley Feist

Cell 465-7158

wesley.feist.eh@gmail.com

 

Ward 2 Councilmembers:

Don Dahl (Council President)

Home 227-6876

ddahl863@gmail.com

 

Kelly Harris

Cell 438-1031

kellyharris227@gmail.com

 

Note:

Ward 1 - South of Riggs Street

Ward 2 - North of Riggs Street

City of East Helena

Administrative Phone Number 406.227.5321

Fax Number 406.227.5456

Fire Department  Admin Phone Number:

227.5321 / 459.1623

Police Administration phone numbers 406.227.8686

Police Non-emergency requiring assistance 406.227.5377

 

Emergency Phone number 911

 

Regular Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Monday through Friday

Growth Policy, Zoning Regulation, Subdivision Regulation, and Related Documents

 

Planning Board & Zoning Commission

Check the Public Notices Page for upcoming meetings (Public Notices Page LINK)

 City of East Helena Planning Board & Zoning Commission Roster (PDF)

 City of East Helena Planning Board Vacancy (PDF)

 City of East Helena Planning Board & Zoning Commission Application (PDF)

 

City of East Helena Growth Policy:

 Growth Policy (PDF) - 2014

 

City of East Helena Zoning:

   Zoning permits and Building permits may be required for any building/construction work or new business start-up, including home-based businesses, on residential or commercial property within the East Helena city limits.
   Please review the type of Zoning permit application that may be applicable to the planned building/construction or new business start-up below.
   Any required building/construction permits and zoning permits must be approved prior to any work taking place.

 

  Please call City Hall at (406) 227-5321 with any questions.

 

City of East Helena Zoning Maps, Ordinance, Fee Schedule:

 Zoning Maps (PDF)

 Zoning Ordinance (PDF)

 Zoning Fee Schedule (PDF)

 

City of East Helena Zoning Applications:

 Sketch Plan Checklist & Development Review Application (PDF):
  - single household dwellings on individual lots
  - fences
  - signs that comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements
  - special temporary uses such as firework stands, etc.
  - accessory structures such as sheds (all home built & store bought), domestic
    garages, greenhouses, covered parking areas, etc.)
 Site Plan Checklist & Development Review Application (PDF):
  - all developments within the city limits except those that only need a Sketch Plan
 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Checklist (PDF):
  - for uses that are permitted as a conditional use in each zoning district as defined in
    Chapter 3 of the Zoning Ordinance
  - submit with applicable Site Plan Checklist or Sketch Plan Checklist and
    Development Review Application

 Zoning Variance Checklist (PDF):
  - request to change dimensional or numerical requirements specified in the
    Zoning Ordinance
  - submit with applicable Site Plan Checklist or Sketch Plan Checklist and
    Development Review Application
 Zoning Map or Zoning Text Amendment & Development Review Application (PDF):
  - request to change current zoning designation in the current Zoning or amend or
    add to the Zoning Ordinance
  - submit with applicable Site Plan Checklist or Sketch Plan Checklist and
    Development Review Application

 Administrative Appeal (PDF):
  - submit with applicable Site Plan Checklist or Sketch Plan Checklist and
    Development Review Application
 Informal Review, Classification of Use, Public Agency Exemption, or Survey Review (PDF):
  - submit material with Development Review Application and Survey, or Site or
    Sketch Plan Checklist.

 

City of East Helena Subdivision Regulations:

 Subdivision Regulations (PDF)

 Subdivision Regulations Admin Material (PDF)

 Subdivision Regulation Fee Schedule (PDF)

 

Miscellaneous Documents:

• City of East Helena Capital Improvements Plan 4/18/17 (PDF)

• City of East Helena Extension of Services Plan 4/18/17 (PDF)

 

• Click here for: INSTITUTIONAL CONTROLS WEBSITE

CITY ORDINANCE

• All CITY CODES for the City of East Helena

• General Business License CITY CODE (PDF)

• General Business License Application,

  City of East Helena, Montana (PDF)

BUSINESS LICENSES ARE REQUIRED FOR EXISTING BUSINESSES, NEW BUSINESSES AND CONTRACTORS WORKING IN THE CITY LIMITS.

* CITY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:

 

Public Works Director:

Kevin Ore

Cell: 406-459-3769

 

Maintenance Workers:

   Torrey Carpenter             Colten Huckins

   Shane Pursley                   [Open]

   Scott Turner

 

Parks:

   Steve Johnson

 

East Helena Engineering Standards Updated Oct 2020 (PDF)

 

• Residential Yard Waste Disposal Site Update (PDF)

• Tri-County Disposal Landfill Application Form (PDF)

Annual Drinking Water Report:
2019 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report/CCR (PDF)

 

* The City's Wastewater Treatment Facility, located on Plant Road, can be toured by groups or individuals. If you are interested, please contact City Hall to schedule a time.

CITY FACILITIES:

• JFK or Main Street Park Pavilion

$100 Rental Fee - $200 Deposit

 

• Fireman's Recreation Hall

2 E. Pacific St. (Behind Smith's Place)

$100/day Rental Fee

$200 Security Deposit

 

• City Hall

Gym/Meeting Rooms - $15/per hour, $100/per day

$200 Security Deposit

 

If you are planning an event, consider one of our facilities!

All rentals require a completed Facility Use Agreement and Addendum.

Security deposits are refundable if all conditions are met.

East Helena business license regulations (PDF).

East Helena business license application form (PDF).

Call City Hall at 406-227-5321 for more information.

 

• Use Agreement (PDF)

• City Pool Website: CLICK HERE

 

City of East Helena Job Opportunities

•••••
Full-Time Police Patrol Officer
 
The City of East Helena Police Department is recruiting for a Full-Time Patrol Officer.
 
For more information please read the Position Announcement and Job Description available below.

 

Patrol Officer Position Announcement (PDF)

Patrol Officer Job Description (PDF)

Montana POST Standard Application Form (PDF)

City of East Helena Application for Employment (PDF)

 

A completed City of East Helena Employment Application form and a Standard Application for Position of Public Safety Officer in Montana must be submitted to City Hall by 4PM Friday, November 20, 2020.

 

City Hall
306 E. Main Street
PO Box 1170
East Helena, MT 59635
8AM to 5PM M-F

Clerk/Treasurer Amy Thorngren
406-227-5321

 

The City of East Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

 

•••••
Full-Time Maintenance Worker
 
The City of East Helena Public Works Department is recruiting for a Full-Time Maintenance Worker.
 
This position performs moderately complex duties in maintaining and repairing City streets, recreation facilities, water and sewer lines and solid waste collection and disposal. Operates and maintains the City water and wastewater systems. Must possess knowledge of light mechanics, the ability to operate a front-end loader and have or obtain a current CDL Class B Type II Driver’s License.
 
For additional information, please review the full Position Announcement and Job Description below.

 

Maintenance Worker Position Announcement (PDF)
Maintenance Worker Job Description (PDF)
City of East Helena Application for Employment (PDF)

 
A completed City of East Helena Employment Application is required. Applications must be submitted to City Hall prior to Friday, December 4, 2020 at 4PM.
 
City Hall
306 E. Main Street
PO Box 1170
East Helena, MT 59635
8AM to 5PM M-F
Clerk/Treasurer Amy Thorngren
406-227-5321
 

•••••

Part-Time Police Patrol Officer

 

The City of East Helena Police Department is recruiting for Part-Time Patrol Officers. For more information please read the Position Announcement and Job Description available below.

 

A completed City of East Helena Employment Application form and a Standard Application for Position of Public Safety Officer in Montana must be submitted.

 

Part-Time Patrol Officer Position Announcement (PDF)
Part-Time Patrol Officer Job Description (PDF)
Montana POST Standard Application Form (PDF)
City of East Helena Application for Employment (PDF)

 

City Hall
306 E. Main Street
PO Box 1170
East Helena, MT 59635
8AM to 5PM M-F

Clerk/Treasurer Amy Thorngren
406-227-5321


The City of East Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

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For more information,  please call City Hall during business hours at 406-227-5321
Click the photo or link on the right for a City of East Helena Job Application - non-Police Department only)