Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Madison County, IL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Madison County, Illinois.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Madison County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encroachment Permits
Before installing, relocating, adding to or otherwise disrupting a facility, pipe, cable, pole or other utility structure in a Madison County right-of-way, a utility must file an application with the County Engineer and obtain a permit under § 115.03. The permit fee runs up to $1,000, and applicants must carry insurance and post a security bond before work begins.
Madison County Utility Right-of-Way Permit
Some RestrictionsMadison County Code § 115.03(A)
(A) Permit required. (1) No person shall construct (as defined in this chapter) any facility on, over, above, along, upon, under, across or within any county right-of-way which: (a) Changes the location of the facility; (b) Adds a new facility; (c) Disrupts the right-of-way (as defined in this chapter); or (d) Materially increases the amount of area or space occupied by the facility...
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