Boone County, MO Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required
- Yes, from Public Works Director
- Governing section
- Road Regs § 2.9
- Exemption
- Private easement, no road impact
- Fee
- $150 deposit, individual permits
Summary
Boone County requires a Public Works permit before any private construction or excavation in county road right-of-way, unless the work stays inside a private easement and won't touch the road.
No person shall perform any construction within a right of way for any purpose except upon issuance of and in conformity with a permit issued by the Director pursuant to the provisions of these regulations: provided, however that construction work within private easements located within or adjacent to county maintained road right of way which does not alter or damage road surface, road drainage ditches or structures, signage or other road improvements and which will not interfere with road traffic shall not be subject to the permit requirements contained herein. The issuance of a permit in accordance with these regulations does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to properly plan, design, construct, install, modify, or maintain the construction or the area in which construction is authorized pursuant to the permit. Issuance of the permit shall not relieve the permittee from compliance with any other applicable laws, rules or regulations, including but not limited to identification or location of underground utilities, compliance with erosion control standards, pollution control standards or Floodplain Management Ordinance.
2.9.1 Permit Requirements - Any person seeking a permit for construction within a right of way shall submit a written application on forms provided by the Director. The Director in his discretion may issue general or blanket
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Under the county's Road, Bridge & Right of Way Regulations, no one may build, dig, or place improvements within a county-maintained right-of-way without a permit issued by the Director of Public Works (§ 2.9). The only exception is construction confined to a private easement within or beside the right-of-way that doesn't alter the road surface, drainage, signage, or other road improvements and won't interfere with traffic. Applications, plans, and fees are further governed by the county's Right of Way Work Permits policy, which sets four permit types for excavation, driveway, and utility work.
Violations & Fines
Building, excavating, or placing private improvements in county right-of-way without the Director's permit is a violation; the county can deny, modify, or require the work corrected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to build something in the road right-of-way?
What if my project stays inside a private easement?
Sources & Official References
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