Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Redding, CA (2026)
2 verified sidewalk & pedestrian rules for Redding, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Obstruction Rules
Redding declares it a nuisance to place any obstruction in a public street, alley, parkway, sidewalk or pedestrian mall, though merchants get a two-hour loading window and a five-foot path must always stay clear for pedestrians, under Redding Municipal Code § 13.24.010.
Redding Sidewalk & Street Obstruction Ban
Some RestrictionsRedding Municipal Code § 13.24.010
It is declared a nuisance and is unlawful for any person to place an obstruction of any kind in a public street or alley, public parkway, sidewalk, or pedestrian mall in the city, or to authorize, procure or permit any obstruction to be placed therein or thereon; provided that (1) merchants and others receiving and delivering goods, whose premises are not served by an alley, shall be allowed tw...
Encroachment Permits
Redding bans placing any obstruction on a public sidewalk, parkway, street or pedestrian mall unless the city has issued an encroachment permit. Potted plants, clocks, drinking fountains and similar private fixtures need a written permit from the director of transportation and engineering before they go on a public sidewalk.
Redding Sidewalk Encroachment Permits
Some RestrictionsRedding Municipal Code § 13.24.010
It is declared a nuisance and is unlawful for any person to place an obstruction of any kind in a public street or alley, public parkway, sidewalk, or pedestrian mall in the city... The provisions of this section shall not apply to:1.The temporary obstruction of streets or alleys while buildings are being moved from one place to another.2.Temporary obstructions for which encroachment permits ha...
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