Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Santa Monica, CA (2026)
1 verified sidewalk & pedestrian rules for Santa Monica, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Obstruction Rules
Santa Monica sidewalks must maintain a continuous 4-foot clear path for pedestrians at all times. Unattended property on any public sidewalk, street, or right-of-way is prohibited after 10 minutes, and portable display tables or carts face strict size and location rules.
Sidewalks: Obstruction Rules
Some RestrictionsSanta Monica Municipal Code § 3.12.360(b),(c)
§ 3.12.360. (b) Except as otherwise permitted by this Code or City contract, no person shall upon any public sidewalk, street, right-of-way, streetscape, public building, or other public facility: (1) Leave any property or other item unattended for a period of longer than ten minutes; (2) Place any property or other item(s) unless the item(s) can promptly and safely be transported or removed al...
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