Frequently Asked Question

1. Do I need a permit to install a private water line or private sewer effluent line across or along a county road?
   
   Yes, please contact Shawn Toevs, Permit Assistance Coordinator, (425) 388-3311 x2208 for details.
   
   
2. How much will my right-of-way use permit cost?
   
   
3. What is a trail permit?
   
   Occasionally, the owner of a legal lot can only obtain access to the nearest maintained county road by crossing county road right-of-way where no road presently exists. The condition constitutes an "unopened" right-of-way. In order to obtain a building permit, a property owner desiring access via an unopened county right-of-way must provide or improve a road to a minimum county standard. Snohomish County Engineering Design and Development Standards, Drawings 5-070 and 5-080 provide such a standard for up to 8 lots using the unopened right-of-way. For 9 lots or more, the County Engineer will evaluate each request for trail access on a case by case basis.
   
   
4. Do I need an access (driveway) permit?
   
   
5. How do I submit commercial general liability insurance documentation to Snohomish County for my work in the right-of-way for my land development project?
   
   
6. What if property ownership changes during my land development activity? 

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