Billings, MT Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- BMCC Sec. 27-1307.A.2(b)
- Front/side yard surface
- Asphalt or concrete required
- Rear yard
- Any surface allowed
- Applies to
- Licensed, operable vehicles
- RVs in front/side yard
- Same paved-surface rule
Summary
In Billings, front- or side-yard parking of a licensed vehicle must sit on asphalt or concrete: bare dirt, grass, or gravel doesn't qualify.
2.Licensed and operable motor vehicles. The following standards apply to the open storage and off-street parking of licensed and operable motor vehicles is an allowed accessory use subject to the following standards:(a)This is an allowed accessory use for non-commercial vehicles. Parking and open storage of one licensed and operable motor vehicle used for commercial or business purposes is an allowed accessory use provided it does not exceed twelve thousand (12,000) pounds in G.V.W. (gross vehicle weight).(b)Front or side yard parking shall be on a surface prepared with asphalt or concrete.(c)Rear yard parking or open storage may be provided on any type of surface. (See also BMCC section 6-1203.)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 66 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
Billings' zoning code treats off-street parking as an accessory use, not the main use of a residential lot. For a licensed, operable vehicle, front or side yard parking must be on a surface prepared with asphalt or concrete; only rear-yard parking or storage may sit on any type of surface. The same paved-surface rule applies to recreational vehicles (campers, boats, ATVs, trailers) parked in a front or side yard when no rear-yard access exists.
Violations & Fines
Parking on unpaved dirt, gravel, or lawn in a front or side yard violates Sec. 27-1307; code compliance can require the vehicle moved or the surface paved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park on gravel in my front yard in Billings?
Does the paving rule apply to my backyard?
Sources & Official References
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