Tree Protection in Yellowstone County, MT (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yellowstone County, Montana.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Yellowstone County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Parkway Planting
Any lot in unincorporated Yellowstone County that fronts a public or private street must plant a landscaped strip at least five feet wide with street trees at one tree per 50 feet of frontage. The zoning code lets spacing float between 25 and 80 feet and keeps coniferous species out of the frontage yard entirely.
Street Tree Planting Rules in Yellowstone County
Some RestrictionsYellowstone County Zoning Code, § 27-1204.A(1)-(3)
1. The area along any property line that abuts a public or private street right-of-way shall be provided a landscaped area at least five feet wide that is planted with street trees. 2. The required total number of street trees shall be calculated at one tree per 50 lineal feet of frontage. Fractions shall be rounded up to the next whole number. 3. Street trees do not need to be spaced at 50-foo...
Tree Protection by City in Yellowstone County
1 cities in Yellowstone County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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