Great Falls Montana Fence and Right-of-Way Planning Guide

Great Falls homeowners should confirm public right-of-way, clear-vision triangles, and adjacent maintenance responsibilities before placing fences, posts, trailers, or similar items near the street.

Permit takeaway

Great Falls warns that public right-of-way cannot be fenced and advises property owners to call Engineering before placing fence posts.

Zoning and placement

Corner properties can have a clear vision triangle that determines where a fence can be placed, and street right-of-way width varies throughout the city.

Building and trade review

Fences not more than six feet high are listed as building permit exempt, but right-of-way and clear-vision rules can still control placement.

Call before applying when

Call before placing a fence near a street, alley, sidewalk, boulevard, corner lot, or any area where the public right-of-way may extend beyond the curb or sidewalk.

Documents to prepare

• Property line information
• Right-of-way information
• Fence location
• Corner-lot clear-vision information
• Fence height

Inspection planning

• Contact Engineering before post placement
• Confirm right-of-way limits
• Check clear-vision triangle
• Apply for any required permit
• Keep placement records

Official sources

• Great Falls Public Right-of-Way
• Great Falls Building and Construction Guide
• Great Falls Planning and Community Development

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.