In an effort to preserve local boulevards, the City of Great Falls is reminding residents of the boulevard codes as defined in the Official Code of the City of Great Falls (OCCGF):
- OCCGF § 12.1.010 defines a “boulevard” as the area within any City street, avenue, or highway right-of-way, not occupied by street paving, curb and gutter, and sidewalks.
- OCCGF § 12.1.040 prohibits parking on boulevards except on lawfully constructed driveways or by boulevard encroachment permit.
- OCCGF § 17.44.2.010 states the design standards for boulevards surrounding single-family and two-family residences. The standards outline what is allowable in a residential boulevard and the prohibited materials and vegetation, including, but not limited to, gravel, decomposed granite, cobble, sand, etc.
Consequences for code violations include parking citations and/or a municipal infraction filed in Great Falls Municipal Court. Vehicles parked on a boulevard will be ticketed by the Great Falls Police Department. Property owners with a boulevard in violation of the design standards will be sent a notice of non-compliance from the City’s Public Works Department. If the boulevard is not remedied within a reasonable time from the date of the notice, the property owner will be issued a citation in Municipal Court.
“Boulevards are an important part of the City’s streetscape. Managing and promoting responsible care helps to sustain a vibrant, healthy, and safe community,” stated Tom Micuda, Planning & Community Development Deputy Director.
For compliance questions or concerns, contact Debbie Kimball, Public Works at 406-455-8158. For specific questions related to design standards, contact Planning & Community Development at 406-455-8430.
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