Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Broward County, FL (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Broward County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Sidewalk Repair

Unincorporated Broward County places the duty to notify the county of damaged sidewalks on the abutting property owner, while the county inspects, sets specs and performs the repair itself under Sec. 31-2.

Broward County Sidewalk Repair Responsibility

Some Restrictions

Broward County Code § 31-2

It shall be the duty of each owner of property located within the unincorporated area of Broward County to notify Broward County of sidewalks in need of reconstruction or maintenance which are located within the public right-of-way abutting upon each parcel of his or her property.

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Obstruction Rules

Broward County requires a permit from its Engineering Division before anyone obstructs, interferes with, or places objects on county-jurisdiction property, including rights-of-way and sidewalks, and utility applicants must show the obstruction won't block wheelchair access.

Broward County Sidewalk Obstruction Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Broward County Code § 21-18

(a) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to obstruct, interfere with, or to place any object or material on any property under jurisdiction of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County without having first obtained a permit from the board. (b) ...proposed obstructions will not unreasonably interfere with the use of sidewalks by wheelchair-bound persons.

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Encroachment Permits

Placing any object or material on property under Broward County's jurisdiction, sidewalks, canals, easements and rights-of-way, is unlawful without first obtaining an encroachment permit from the Board of County Commissioners.

Broward County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits

Significant Restrictions

Broward County Code § 21-18(a)

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to obstruct, interfere with, or to place any object or material on any property under jurisdiction of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County without having first obtained a permit from the board.(b)Notwithstanding subsection (a) above, all power and telephone companies shall be governed by the provisions of § 125.42, F.S. Pursuant ...

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