Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Montana (2026)
6 rules on the books across Montana, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Sidewalk Repair
Who pays for sidewalk repair, the city or the property owner, including cost-sharing programs, inspection triggers, and timelines for fixing damaged sidewalks.
Billings
Some RestrictionsBillings property owners must repair defective abutting sidewalks; after 30 days' notice, the city repairs and assesses…
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Some RestrictionsIn the City of Bozeman, Montana, the owner of property abutting and fronting a street or alley must keep the public…
Read full rule →Obstruction Rules
What you can and cannot place on sidewalks, including newspaper boxes, planters, sandwich boards, trash cans, and minimum pedestrian clearance widths.
Billings
Some RestrictionsBillings bans obstructing sidewalks, streets, or alleys, plus blocking business entrances by standing, sitting, or…
Read full rule →Bozeman
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Bozeman, Montana, no one can place building materials, trash, debris, snow and ice shoveled from private…
Read full rule →Encroachment Permits
Permits required when construction, landscaping, or other activities temporarily or permanently encroach on public sidewalks or rights-of-way.
Billings
Significant RestrictionsBillings requires an encroachment permit from the city administrator before anyone builds, places, or maintains any…
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Significant RestrictionsIn the City of Bozeman, Montana, private exclusive use of the downtown public right-of-way needs a permit from the…
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