Abandoned Vehicles
Missoula Police Department: 406-552-6293
- Defined as vehicles (including RVs and trailers) parked in the same location on a city street for longer than 5 days. Reporting forms (and links to laws) are available at http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/index.aspx?nid=851.
Animals - Lost or Found or Barking Constantly
Animal Control Center: 406-541-7387
Curfew
Police Department: 406-552-6300
- Defined as minors under 18 years of age in a public place after 1 AM weekends, 10:30 PM weekdays, or 11:30 PM weekdays if there is no school the next day.
Fireworks
Fire Department: 406-258-4850
Police Department Fireworks Report Line June 28 - July 5 Only: 406-258-4850
Police Department Fireworks Report Line June 28 - July 5 Only: 406-258-4850
- The sale or use of fireworks other than sparklers, snakes, and pop-pops is prohibited within the City of Missoula except the Southgate Mall July 4 show.
Garbage
City-County Health Department: 406-258-4775
- Garbage that is accumulated in such a way as to create a fire, health or other safety hazard. Garbage receptacles may be put out 12 hours prior to scheduled pick-up, and containers must be covered at all times.
Public Nuisance
City Health Officer: 406-258-4770
- Anything that is injurious to health, indecent or offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property, so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property
Sidewalks
Public Works: 406-552-6360
- Owners or residents must shovel sidewalks by 9 AM following a snowfall on weekdays, or noon on weekends and holidays. Snow shoveled from a walkway should be deposited into the yard adjoining it or boulevard between the sidewalk and street. Do not shovel snow into bike lanes or roadways, and be sure to shovel the sidewalk ramps at intersections.
- To report sidewalks that have not been cleared, call or fill out the Sidewalk Snow/Ice Complaint Form (http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/forms.aspx?fid=118).
- Owners are also responsible for repair or replacement of hazardous/deteriorated sidewalks in front of and adjacent to their property.
Noise
Police Department: 406-552-6300
- noises louder than 50db from 10 PM to 7 AM
Odor or Air Quality
City-County Health Department: 406-258-4755
Streets
Signage, Paving, Use of – 406-552-6360
Parking on Public Streets – 406-552-6300, Police Department
Parking on Public Streets – 406-552-6300, Police Department
- The City prohibits parking that obstructs traffic on a street, parking a large truck in a residential area unless in the process of loading or unloading, parking on a sidewalk, blocking a driveway, blocking an intersection, etc. See http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1031#Vehicles_10_22_030 for full details.
Hazardous Weeds
Public Works Weed Hazard Program, Weeds hazard hotline: 552-6345
- Weeds over 24” tall constitute a nuisance and are potential fuel for fire that could damage property or life. Call the hotline, or you can fill out an online complaint at http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/Forms.aspx?FID=99
Irrigation Problems in Common Areas
Contact Hellgate Meadows Residential Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood Common Area Upkeep or Violations of Covenants
Modifying Your Home's Exterior
Hellgate Meadows Residential Neighborhood Association Architectural Review Committee: call or e-mail Kathie at 406-541-8639 or [email protected]
- This includes anything that will significantly change the appearance of your home or garage, including changing paint color or modifying or adding a fence, sidewalk, or porch.
- See the RENOVATIONS section of this website