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Council adopts updated utilities-in-right-of-way manual to expand rules and clarify warranties

5678123 · August 26, 2025
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Pierce County Council adopted the seventh edition of the county manual on accommodating utilities in rights of way, extending notification periods, clarifying occupancy rules, adding a general right-of-way permit and a 12-month pavement warranty for restorations.

The Pierce County Council on Aug. 26 adopted Ordinance O2025-521, approving the seventh edition of the county manual on accommodating utilities in county rights of way. Planning and Public Works staff said the manual governs how utilities and their contractors perform projects within county rights of way and supplements franchise agreements. Significant updates in the…

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