7-14-2611. Alteration of road to follow subdivision or section lines. (1) A majority of the freeholders or owners residing on any county road or portion thereof may petition the board in writing to so change the road or portion as to run on subdivision or section lines.
(2) The board shall investigate in the same manner as provided in 7-14-2603. After investigation, the board may order the making of the change if it can be done without material damage, injury, or serious inconvenience to the public customarily using the road or portion.
(3) Those petitioning for the change shall bear all or such portion of the cost and expense of making it as the board may order.
History: En. Sec. 8-209, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 26. Establishment, Alteration, and Abandonment of County Roads
7-14-2601. Petition to establish, alter, or abandon a county road
7-14-2602. Contents of petition
7-14-2603. Investigation of request concerning road -- decision
7-14-2604. Notice of decision on petition
7-14-2605. Opening of county road
7-14-2607. Damages resulting from establishment or alteration of road
7-14-2608. Effect of acceptance or rejection of award of damages
7-14-2609. Effect of failure to give notice
7-14-2610. Payment of damages and expenses
7-14-2611. Alteration of road to follow subdivision or section lines
7-14-2612. Crossing of railroad, canal, or ditch by county road -- costs
7-14-2613. Notice to district supervisor of opening or alteration of county road
7-14-2614. Record of road opening or alteration to be maintained
7-14-2615. Abandonment or vacation of county roads
7-14-2616. Procedure to discontinue street
7-14-2617. Discontinuance of street not to affect utility easements
7-14-2618. through 7-14-2620 reserved
7-14-2621. Establishment and alteration of stock lanes
7-14-2622. Recognition of county road route by district court