Chapter 10.12
MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
Sections:
10.12.010 Road bridges—Fishing prohibited when.
10.12.020 Roads within the national forest—Speed limits.
10.12.030 Unmuffled compression brake restrictions.
10.12.042 Washougal River Bridge.
10.12.050 Traction devices required.
10.12.060 Materials on roadway.
10.12.070 Load, height and weight restrictions on bridges.
10.12.010 Road bridges—Fishing prohibited when.
No fishing is permitted from Skamania County roadway bridges unless a pedestrian walkway exists. (The normal walkway is three feet in width.) Edge curbs shall not be considered to be pedestrian walkways. Fishing shall only be permitted from the pedestrian walkway. (Ord. 2000-10 § 1: Ord. 1982-02 (part): Ord. 1979-05 § 2 (1))
10.12.020 Roads within the national forest—Speed limits.
The speed limit is thirty-five miles per hour on all roads within the national forest unless otherwise posted, and as noted below:
N-90: Twenty-five miles per hour from one-half mile west of Swift Forest Camp entrance to one-half mile south of Jim’s Store, including the Eagle Cliff Bridge and Camp Area. (Ord. 1982-02 (part): Ord. 1979-05 § 2 (2))
10.12.030 Unmuffled compression brake restrictions.
The use of unmuffled compression engine braking on any road under the jurisdiction of Skamania County may be posted and enforced through RCW 46.37.395.
The locations in Skamania County where unmuffled compression brakes require restrictions are defined through signage or other means at the discretion of the county engineer. (Ord. 2023-01, 9-26-23; Ord. 2003-01 (part); Ord. 1993-02; Ord. 1982-02 (part): Ord. 1980-01 (part); Ord. 1979-05 § 2 (3)) (Ord. 2012-06, 7-31-12)
10.12.040 No diving.
No diving or jumping (including but not limited to rope swings, parachuting, hang-gliding, and/or bungie jumping) is permitted from any of the county bridges, including any portion of the bridge. (Ord. 2000-10 § 2: Ord. 1982-02 (part): Ord. 1980-01 (part))
10.12.042 Washougal River Bridge.
Pedestrians shall only cross the Washougal River Bridge (Bridge No. 101) by remaining on the pedestrian sidewalk. Pedestrians shall also not loiter on the Washougal River Bridge. For purposes of this section, the term “loiter” means, in addition to its regular meaning, to stand around or move slowly about, to stand idly by, to spend time idly, to linger. (Ord. 2000-10 § 3)
10.12.050 Traction devices required.
Snow tires, approved traction devices and tire chains shall be required when posted on county roads. (Ord. 1982-02 (part))
10.12.060 Materials on roadway.
It is unlawful to track, deposit or cause any mud, rock, gravel or other materials to be tracked or otherwise deposited onto any county road in such quantities that present any obstruction to vehicular traffic or that decrease the tractive properties of roadway surface. (Ord. 1982-02 (part))
10.12.070 Load, height and weight restrictions on bridges.
The height, width and weight of loads to be hauled across county bridges shall be determined from time to time by the county engineer whose findings shall be made available to the board of county commissioners who, by resolution, shall set said limitations. The county engineer shall promptly thereafter clearly sign and post such bridges accordingly. (Ord. 1985-06)