Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Racine County, WI (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
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Obstruction Rules
County trunk highway rights-of-way in Racine County cannot be blocked with landscaping, crops, debris, or altered grades without a written permit from the public works department, under Sec. 16-147.
Racine County Right-of-Way Obstruction Rules
Significant RestrictionsRacine County Code § 16-147(b)(1)
No person may place, maintain, or allow any obstruction in a right-of-way other than those specifically permitted by this article or by other laws. (2) This section does not apply to garbage, refuse, or recycling placed in the right-of-way within twenty-four (24) hours of a scheduled pickup by a local municipality. (c) Cultivation and landscaping. (1) No person may cultivate, plant, harvest, or...
Encroachment Permits
Racine County requires a written access permit before anyone builds a driveway, excavates, or installs a culvert in a county trunk highway right-of-way, administered by the public works department under Sec. 16-146.
Racine County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsRacine County Code § 16-146(b)(1)-(2)
No person shall use the existing highway right-of-way for access to abutting properties without prior written authorization as required under this article. No person shall construct or use an access point within the meaning of this article until or unless a valid permit has been obtained from the department.
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Racine County
1 cities in Racine County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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