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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Ridgecrest, CA (2026)

1 verified sidewalk & pedestrian rules for Ridgecrest, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Encroachment Permits

Placing, erecting, or maintaining anything in a Ridgecrest street or public right-of-way, signs, fences, pipes, excavation, requires a written encroachment permit from the city manager, with insurance and possible bond, before work begins.

Encroachment Permits in Ridgecrest, CA

Some Restrictions

Ridgecrest City Code § 14-26

It shall be unlawful for any person to excavate, place, erect, or maintain an encroachment into, on, above or below a street without first obtaining a written permit from the city manager or his designee except as provided in this section and except that no permit shall be required of a public utility to install, maintain, or replace aboveground facilities which are outside the paved and/or tra...

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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Kern County