Ballard City has announced it will begin consistent enforcement of City Ordinance 10.12.020 regarding items not allowed in right-of-ways. According to a notice on the city's website, the enforcement was scheduled to begin August 1, 2026.
The ordinance, titled Items Not Allowed in Right-of-Way, has been in effect since July 19, 2016. While the ordinance has been in place for several years, the city is moving toward consistent enforcement of its provisions.