Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Cowlitz County, WA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Cowlitz County, Washington.
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Obstruction Rules
Any structure, device, or object that threatens, endangers, or obstructs the traveling public on a county road or right-of-way in unincorporated Cowlitz County is declared a public nuisance under CCC § 12.55.060, and the county can abate it, with immediately dangerous items removed on the County Engineer's order.
Right-of-Way Obstruction Rule, Cowlitz County
Some RestrictionsCowlitz County Code § 12.55.060
Whenever there shall exist upon the roadway of the county, or off the roadway in sufficiently close proximity thereto, an encroachment or use, including any structure, device or natural or artificial thing, which threatens or endangers such county roadway or portion thereof, or which tends to endanger persons traveling thereon, or obstructs or tends to obstruct or constitutes a hazard to vehicl...
Encroachment Permits
Anyone encroaching on or using a county right-of-way in unincorporated Cowlitz County, developed or undeveloped, needs a permit, license, or franchise from the Department of Public Works before starting work. Unauthorized encroachment is treated as a public nuisance subject to county abatement action.
Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit, Cowlitz County
Some RestrictionsCowlitz County Code § 12.55.030
Any party, public or private, encroaching upon or using a developed or undeveloped county right-of-way, not previously authorized by the Department, shall obtain a permit or license or franchise, as applicable, for such activities from the Department.
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