Commission discusses creating permit process for utility work in county rights-of-way

Jun 15, 2026

Commissioners discussed drafting a formal rideway permitting rule to require notice and give the county enforcement leverage when utilities or contractors work in county right-of-way, citing past problems with fiber and other installations leaving unfinished or disruptive work.

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County commissioners discussed during the June 15 work session the need for a formal permit process for utility and contractor activity in county rights-of-way to ensure notification, reduce unfinished work, and provide the county tools to compel timely remediation.

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