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In addition, certain construction activities in the public right of way may require permits.
-By law, most electrical and plumbing permits can only be issued to licensed electricians and licensed plumbers. -Certain permits are requested before the primary permit is ready (e.g., temporary use permits). -Some projects are divided among different contractors, each with responsibility for only certain aspects of the job. -Work in the right of way requires a licensed and bonded contractor. -Certain permits are administered by different city or county departments.
We also offer the opportunity for architects and designers to sit down with key City staff members to discuss the project prior to plan submittal.
The plumbing and electrical detail may be excluded on single-family residences provided the location of the mechanical equipment is shown.
Commercial plans need to be wet stamped by a Montana-licensed architect or engineer.
Handouts are available from the Building Division.
Residential (single-family and duplex): 4-7 working days Commercial - Minor: 2-4 weeks Commercial - Major: 3-6 weeks
City of Billings' Building Codes were last adopted on 10/29/2010 per Administrative Order #118.
A handout specifying each code and edition year is available at the Building Division front counter on the 4th floor of the Library building.
To request information on a curb ramp, call the City Engineer's Office at (406) 657-8231.
You can call (406) 657-8250 to find out when the sweeper will be in your area.
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Street maintenance may conflict with excavation work planned by a utility (phone, gas, cable TV, water, sewer, storm drainage...) company, so street maintenance work is being deferred. Your street may not be maintained by the City because it is an unimproved street, a state route, or outside City limits.
The City of Billings has a pavement management system for prioritizing major street maintenance (chip-seals and overlays). Streets are rated in a process of visual inspections. Your street may be scheduled for low cost maintenance designed to keep streets from deteriorating. Other streets in worse condition may be scheduled for major reconstruction in the future.
Pothole patching is done on an area by size basis. Work in your area may simply be scheduled for a later date.
If you have questions about street repair call the City Engineer's Office at (406) 657-8231 or Street Traffic Division at (406) 657-8250.
In 1993, the City Council commissioned a study by Marvin and Associates, a local traffic engineering firm, to determine where signals were needed and to prioritize needs. This study is updated periodically by the Traffic Engineering staff to take into account changing traffic volumes and more current accident data. The City Council typically budgets one new signal each year from this list. They have been historically installed in priority order, unless installation with a street reconstruction project makes more sense.
Please keep in mind that traffic signals are predominately a means of assigning which vehicles have the right of way at an intersection. The number of accidents often increases at a location after a signal has been installed, although the most common type of accident may change from right angle accidents to rear-end accidents.
Also, it is not cost effective to build storm drain pipes large enough to handle every storm. Local streets are designed to be temporarily covered by water during heavy thunderstorms.
Meeting rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, though Library-sponsored programs will always have priority. Call (406) 657-8290 or stop at any service desk to make meeting room reservations.The last meeting of the day must be over by one hour before closing time. Food and drink are permitted in the meeting rooms, but groups must leave the rooms clean at departure. Prior to the meeting, the booking must be confirmed by completion of a meeting room reservation form at the Library.Meetings must be open to the public at no charge to those attending and may be held only during the time from one hour after the Library opens until one hour before the Library closes. Private, commercial activities are prohibited and City Code prohibits alcoholic beverages in public buildings.
Third floor meeting room: This is available Monday - Saturday after 10:00 am. No meetings are permitted on Sundays. Meeting room space will be booked for one meeting at a time, dependent on availability, no more than three months in advance. Only one meeting or event at a time will be held on the third floor.
Second Floor Computer Classroom: The Computer Classroom has 12 PCs available for training or taking online tests. The computers are equipped with standard office software. No food or drink is permitted in the Classroom. It is available each open day, including open Sundays from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Reservations must be made through the Assistant Director or Administrative Coordinator for organizations outside the City of Billings wishing to use the computer classroom; only one reservation at a time is permitted.
For the Second Floor meeting rooms, multiple meetings may be scheduled as follows:
Second Floor Large Study: The Large Study is a conference room that can seat small groups. Maximum group size is 15 people. It is available each open day, including open Sundays from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Second Floor Small Study: The Small Study is a conference room that can seat very small groups. Maximum group size is 5 people. It is available each open day, including open Sundays from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Hours of operation:10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
For questions about garbage assessments, please contact:
Solid Waste Division 4848 Midland Road (406) 657-8285
For questions about encroachment assessments, please contact:
Engineering Division 510 N Broadway - 4th Floor (406) 657-8231
For questions about the City levy, fire hydrants and/or Special Improvement District (SID) assessments, please contact:
Finance Division 210 N 27th St (406) 657-8223
If you are interested in having street lights installed on your street, please contact:
City Engineer's Office510 N Broadway - 4th Floor(406) 657-8231
The landfill is located at 5240 Jellison Rd. The easiest route is to go south on South Billings Blvd, cross the Yellowstone River, then turn west (right) on Jellison Rd. The entrance is about a .5 mile from South Billings Blvd on the left hand side of the road.
For complete details on the landfill, please visit: Billings Regional Landfill Information