Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Arlington, TX (2026)
1 verified sidewalk & pedestrian rules for Arlington, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Encroachment Permits
Awnings, canopies and other shading structures may project over Arlington's public right-of-way only if the owner signs an encroachment agreement with the city. Structures must clear the ground by at least 8 feet and extend at least 6 feet from the building wall.
Arlington Awning Encroachment Into the ROW
Some RestrictionsArlington Unified Development Code Sec. 13.1.7.D.2.8.f(ii)(4),(7)
(4) Shading structures must maintain a minimum clearance of 8 feet above the ground and project outward from the building's exterior wall by at least six feet. ... (7) Any projection of shading structures into public spaces (ROW) must enter into an encroachment agreement.
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