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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Winnebago County, WI (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.

Verified from official government sources

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

Obstruction Rules

Winnebago County's Highway Department can remove any object or obstruction placed in the right-of-way next to a driveway approach on a County Trunk Highway if it wasn't authorized by a county permit.

Winnebago County Right-of-Way Obstruction Removal

Some Restrictions

Winnebago County Code Ch. 7 § 7.14(7)(i)

The Highway Department shall be authorized to remove all objects and obstructions from the right-of-way adjacent to existing driveway approaches that have not been previously authorized by a Winnebago County Highway Department permit.

Encroachment Permits

Winnebago County requires a Highway Commission permit before any utility line is installed, reinstalled, or run under, over, or parallel to a County Trunk Highway, with a $75 application fee plus per-job charges.

Winnebago County Utility Right-of-Way Permit

Some Restrictions

Winnebago County Code Ch. 7 § 7.10(7)(a)

No utility shall be installed, reinstalled or reconstructed over, under, across or parallel to a Winnebago County Trunk Highway without the person, firm or corporation seeking to install, reinstall or reconstruct the utility first obtaining a permit from the Winnebago County Highway Commission. (b) Ap...

Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Winnebago County

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

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