Unincorporated Yellowstone County sets no tree-trimming ordinance for private yard trees. In the City of Billings, pruning a boulevard tree in the public strip between sidewalk and street requires a permit from City Engineering.
For trees on private property in unincorporated Yellowstone County, there is no county ordinance requiring a permit to trim or prune. The main regulated trees are public 'boulevard' trees in the City of Billings, planted in the 5 to 7.5 foot strip between the sidewalk and the street. A permit from the City Engineering department is required to plant, prune, or remove a boulevard tree, and the City Urban Forestry team manages trees in parks and public places. Private tree owners are responsible for keeping limbs from obstructing roads, sidewalks, or a neighbor's property under general nuisance principles.
No county penalty for trimming private trees. In Billings, pruning or removing a public boulevard tree without the required City permit can result in enforcement action by City Forestry/Engineering.
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