Franklin County, WA Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)

040 governs any private use of the public right-of-way countywide. Subsection A bars an adjoining property owner from utilizing any portion of the right-of-way without the Board of County Commissioners' permission, and that permission is granted only through a right-of-way encroachment permit issued by the Public Works Department. 18 and to the county engineer's approval. 050(A). 060: nonwoody vegetation the property owner grows and keeps at or under 24 inches tall, non-permanent fencing (posts standing no more than 120 days), gravel under three inches in diameter, mulch, and turf grass, so long as none of it interferes with drainage.

Road approaches are exempt only if a valid approach permit was obtained before construction. Even exempt activity remains at the property owner's own risk, and Franklin County and its officers are not responsible for resulting damage or loss, while the county engineer keeps the right to order cessation and removal of any exempt activity found to create a hazard or disrupt county operations. 020 to include non-breakaway poles, signs, trees four inches or more in diameter, and structures like retaining walls, are barred from the roadway's designated clear zone regardless of permit status.