Road vacation
What is the purpose of a road vacation?
A road vacation allows adjacent property owners to reclaim unopened King County right-of-way in accordance with the provisions under RCW 36.87. Procedures to file a petition to vacate right-of way before the King County Council are outlined under Section 14.40.020 of the King County Code.
Notes / Comments
For more information
- Refer to Road vacations in unincorporated King County on the King County Department of Transportation Web site
- Contact the King County Department of Transportation, Engineering Services Section, at 206-296-3731.
Legal authority
Chapter 14.40 of the King County Code.
Administered by
King County Department of Transportation (KCDOT)
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