The public right-of-way (ROW) is land or an easement used for public roads. This usually includes sidewalks, road shoulders and ditches.
We allow mailboxes, roadside vegetation, fences and retaining walls in the ROW unless they block access. You can put basketball hoops on dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs. Traffic control and other authorized signs are also allowed.
Permanent structures, water wells, septic tanks, drain fields and unauthorized roadside signs are not allowed in the ROW.
We require a right-of-way permit for:
- Utilities
- Sidewalks(Link downloads document)
- Driveways and property access
- Dust control
- Water and stream measuring devices
- Bus shelters and benches
- Temporary road closures
- Things that aren’t specifically prohibited or allowed without a permit
We require a right-of-way agreement to:
- Opt out of roadside spraying(Link downloads document) next to your property
- Place storage containers in the right-of-way
We can remove anything put in the right-of-way without compensation whether you have a permit or not.
We may penalize or fine you if you don’t get a required permit, if you don’t meet permit conditions or if you create a hazard.