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

16 governs private construction and use within unopened or privately maintained county road rights-of-way in unincorporated Skagit County. 010 bars improving, altering or expanding any unopened or privately utilized right-of-way, or granting development approval that requires such work, unless a permit has first been issued under the chapter; approvals issued before the chapter took effect stay valid only if built as approved, and otherwise lapse 90 days after passage. 025(1) requires any individual or corporation wanting to open and improve a street, public way or right-of-way for travel, other than for utility purposes, to first obtain a permit from the County Engineer.

020(4) as authorizing construction and permanent use of unopened or unmaintained county road right-of-way serving more than four lots, tracts or parcels; the road becomes an established county road once completed. 030, proposed road names if none exists, and engineered roadway and drainage plans meeting Skagit County Road and Drainage Standards. The County Engineer specifies required improvements, and the permittee pays for and installs required signage. Once improvements are complete to the County Engineer's satisfaction, the Engineer signs off and notifies the Board of County Commissioners and the official right-of-way records. 035, then appeal the Director's response to the Board of County Commissioners within 15 days.