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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Anoka County, MN (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Anoka County, Minnesota.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Anoka County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Obstruction Rules

Anoka County's Right of Way Ordinance requires a permit before anyone obstructs a county road, boulevard, trail or public sidewalk. 'Obstruct' means placing any tangible object in the right-of-way that hinders free and open passage, and the county Highway Department must approve the permit before work, landscaping or an event can begin.

Right-of-Way Obstruction Permits in Anoka County

Some Restrictions

Anoka County Ordinance No. 2025-2, §§ 1.03, 1.08 Subd. 1 (Right of Way Definitions; Permit Requirement)

"Right of Way" or "Public Right of Way" means the area on, below, or above a public roadway, highway, street, boulevard, cartway, walking/bicycle trail or lane and public sidewalk in which the County has an interest, including other dedicated rights-of-way for travel purposes and utility easements of the County. ... "Obstruct" means to place any tangible object in a public Right of Way as to hi...

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