Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
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Sidewalk Repair
Baton Rouge City-Parish Code Sec. 2:171 puts sidewalk repair on the abutting property owner, not the city-parish. Owners of lots fronting streets with paved sidewalks must pave and repair broken sections, keep drainage clear so water doesn't pool, and keep the sidewalk and adjacent neutral ground free of weeds and dirt.
Sidewalk Repair Duty in East Baton Rouge Parish
Some RestrictionsBaton Rouge City-Parish Code § 2:171
It shall be the duty of all owners of lots fronting on streets having paved sidewalks to: (1) Pave, repair and keep in repair, the sidewalks in front of their said lots by removing all uneven and broken sections and replacing them with such materials as will level the surface and make it uniform; (2) Provide sufficient drainage over or under the sidewalks to prevent the accumulation or standing...
Obstruction Rules
Baton Rouge City-Parish Code § 2:50 bars any structure, wall, fence, steps, posts or other obstruction on a street, alley, sidewalk or public place without council permission. The Director of Public Works orders removal, and ignoring that order is a separate misdemeanor carrying up to a $200 fine or 60 days in jail.
Sidewalk and Street Obstruction Rules in Baton Rouge
Some RestrictionsBaton Rouge/EBRP Code §§ 2:50(a), 2:52, 2:60
No temporary or permanent structure or building or part thereof, or wall, fence, steps, posts or other obstruction shall be erected or permitted to remain after being erected, on any street, alley, sidewalk or other public place, except by permission of the council, and except as is provided in section 2:152 (b). Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the display of wares as ...
Encroachment Permits
A canopy, awning, or shelter that projects over a sidewalk and into the street right-of-way needs a special permit from the Director of Public Works under Baton Rouge/EBRP Code § 2:50(b). The structure must clear the sidewalk by 8 feet, sit 24 inches back from the curb, and be backed by liability insurance.
Covered Walkway Encroachment Permits in Baton Rouge
Some RestrictionsBaton Rouge/EBRP Code § 2:50(b)(1)-(3)
A property owner wishing to construct a canopy, awning or other type shelter over a walkway, which covering extends from a building and would be closer to the street than is now permitted by the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the city-parish and will have supports which will project into or within the street right-of-way, may obtain a special permit for the installation of such covered walkw...
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