Neighborhood Road Maintenance Fees

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In Washington, even in private neighborhoods, Mason County can regulate road use and public safety. Verify property lines and public right-of-way boundaries. Contact Mason County Public Works for guidance on road maintenance fees and property use regulations. Local ordinances may apply regardless of HOA presence.

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I live in Mason County Washington in the neighborhood off of Lake Cushman Road. As there is no HOA fee of the homeowners do pay $* fee every year that is supposed to go towards the road maintenance however, in the past several years we’ve been told it’s not necessary and there’s no one to contact about road maintenance anyway anyways.. my question is whether someone can store cars and live in a travel trailer that they put in the ditch that is in between their front yard and the street even if they’re property line says that their property extends well into the actual street the ditch is still a public right of way isn’t not
In Washington, road right-of-way laws generally prohibit private use of public right-of-way areas, which includes storing vehicles or living in trailers. Here are some points to consider:
- Verify the property lines and public right-of-way boundaries.
- Contact Mason County Public Works for clarification on road rights.
- Review local ordinances regarding road usage and property lines.
Have you reached out to the Mason County Public Works for further guidance on this issue?
thank you so the property line says it goes into the street which I don’t understand how that works because it’s a neighborhood street but there’s a ditch we all have ditches in our front yards for drainage purposes, even though it hasn’t flooded recently if someone owns the property, can they store cars and live in a trailer there even if there’s a house on the property they just have someone else living in the trailer in the ditch, is that OK? And where can I find the information about public right away boundaries for Mason
In Washington, the use of public right-of-way for private activities like storing vehicles or living in trailers is usually restricted. Here are some steps you can take:
- Review local ordinances on property usage and public right-of-way.
- Verify property lines with a surveyor.
- Contact Mason County Public Works for specific boundary information.
Would you like guidance on how to contact Mason County Public Works?
my question is even though it’s a private road/private neighborhood Mason county still governance even with an HOA an HO
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In Washington, even in private neighborhoods, Mason County can regulate certain activities, especially regarding road use and public safety. Here are some points to consider:
- Mason County has jurisdiction over public right-of-way areas, even in private neighborhoods.
- Local ordinances might apply regardless of HOA presence.
- Contact Mason County Public Works for specific guidance on governance.
Would you like guidance on how to contact Mason County Public Works for more information?
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For guidance on contacting Mason County Public Works, you can visit their official website or call their office for detailed information on public right-of-way boundaries and regulations. They will provide you with the specific guidance you need regarding your neighborhood's road concerns.