What are the standards (i.e., width, slope, surfacing) for my driveway/private road?
The Engineering Division administers the Whatcom County Development Standards – Chapter 5 – Road Standards, which includes both public and private roads. Please see: Private Roads, Driveways.Private residential driveways (one and two residential units) outside of County rights-of-way are typically reviewed by the Fire Marshal in Planning and Development Services at (360) 676-6907.
The Engineering Division administers the Whatcom County Development Standards – Chapter 5 – Road Standards, which includes both public and private roads. Please see: Private Roads, Driveways. Private residential driveways (one and two residential units) outside of County rights-of-way are typically reviewed by the Fire Marshal in Planning and Development Services at (360) 676-6907.