Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Snohomish County, WA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Snohomish County, Washington.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Snohomish County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Encroachment Permits

Anyone using unincorporated Snohomish County right-of-way for anything besides transportation, from a fence to a sales stand, needs a right-of-way use permit first. Unpermitted use of a county road, shoulder or sidewalk is unlawful under SCC 13.10.010.

Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits in Snohomish County

Some Restrictions

SCC 13.10.010

It is unlawful for anyone to make any use of any right-of-way for other than transportation and uses incidental thereto or as otherwise provided by this chapter without a right-of-way use permit as provided in this title and a franchise, if required by SCC 13.80.010.

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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Snohomish County

4 cities in Snohomish County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

EverettPop. 110,629

3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules

MarysvillePop. 70,714

3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules

EdmondsPop. 42,853

3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules

LynnwoodPop. 38,568

3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules

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