Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Johnson County, KS (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Johnson County, Kansas.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Johnson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encroachment Permits
Anyone building a driveway entrance or installing a utility line, pole or pipe within a public right-of-way in unincorporated Johnson County needs a permit first. Sec. 62-3 sets a $50.00 fee for a driveway entrance permit and $100.00 for a utility permit, both issued by the county public works and infrastructure department.
Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits in Johnson County
Some RestrictionsJohnson County, KS Code of Resolutions § 62-3
(a)No person shall construct a driveway or other entrance within or connecting to the public right-of-way without first obtaining a permit to do so from the county public works and infrastructure department.(b)No person shall install any type of line, pole, wire, conduit, cable, or pipe within the public right-of-way without first obtaining a permit to do so from the county public works and inf...
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Johnson County
2 cities in Johnson County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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