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

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Permit required for
any work in/on the public right-of-way
Permit fee
minimum building-permit fee, PMC 3.35.030
Completion deposit forfeiture
90 days from acceptance (PMC 12.04.090)
Sidewalk maintenance violation
civil infraction, up to $250
Inspecting authority
City Construction Inspector, PMC 12.04.130

Summary

Before working in or on a Pasco public right-of-way, from sidewalks and curb cuts to any other encroachment, PMC 12.04.040 requires a right-of-way permit from the City. The permit fee tracks the City's minimum building-permit fee, and a Construction Inspector must confirm the finished work matches the approved plans.

Before any person, firm or corporation commences to improve or modify any public right-of-way within the City by the construction of sidewalks, handicapped ramps, crosswalks, curbs, or driveways, or to do any work in or upon the public right-of-way whatsoever, the applicant must first obtain a right-of-way permit from the City.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 4837, passed May 4, 2026).

Full Breakdown

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Violations & Fines

Doing work in the right-of-way without first securing the PMC 12.04.040 permit is unlawful. If a required curb-and-sidewalk completion deposit under PMC 12.04.090 is forfeited because work isn't finished within 90 days (or an approved 30-day extension), the City applies the deposit to complete the work itself and can lien the property for any shortfall under Chapter 12.08 PMC. Separately, failing to maintain an already-built sidewalk after City notice is a civil infraction carrying up to a $250 fine under PMC 12.04.140.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to put a driveway or sidewalk in the Pasco right-of-way?
Yes. PMC 12.04.040 requires a right-of-way permit before anyone builds or modifies sidewalks, handicapped ramps, crosswalks, curbs, driveways, or does any other work in the public right-of-way. Apply through the City; the fee equals the minimum building-permit fee set in PMC 3.35.030.
Who pays for sidewalk and curb construction along my property?
PMC 12.04.030 makes abutting property owners responsible for constructing sidewalks, ramps, crosswalks, curbs, gutters and driveways along their entire street frontage, in conformity with the City's current standard specifications. If construction can't be finished before occupancy, PMC 12.04.090 lets the City accept a cash or bond deposit instead.
What happens if I don't finish required sidewalk work on time?
Under PMC 12.04.090, if you posted a completion deposit instead of finishing curb and sidewalk work before occupancy, that deposit is forfeited to the City if the work isn't done within 90 days, though a 30-day extension is available for reasons beyond your control. The City then uses the deposit to complete the work to standard.
Can Pasco fine me for a broken or unmaintained sidewalk?
Yes. PMC 12.04.140 places sidewalk maintenance, including snow, ice, litter and debris removal, on the abutting property owner. After City notice, failing to repair or clean the sidewalk is a civil code infraction carrying a maximum penalty of $250.

Sources & Official References

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