Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Escambia County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Escambia County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Obstruction Rules
Escambia County removes any privately built sign placed in a public right-of-way without a permit and can fine the owner under County Code § 86-91. A first offense draws only a warning; the fine climbs to $25, then $50, with mandatory court appearance from the third citation on.
Right-of-Way Sign Removal Rules in Escambia County
Some RestrictionsEscambia County Code § 86-91
(a)Unpermitted signs. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this section for any person to erect or maintain a privately constructed sign on, in, or upon any public rights-of-way located in the county which has not been specifically permitted for such erection by the county. Any such unpermitted sign shall be removed from the subject right-of-way and disposed of by the county. Violations of t...
Encroachment Permits
Escambia County requires a right-of-way work permit before anyone disturbs the pavement of a county road, installs underground lines in it, or works on a driveway connection, unless a residential driveway permit or other county approval already covers the work, under Land Development Code § 2-3.4.
Right-of-Way Work Permits in Escambia County, FL
Some RestrictionsEscambia County LDC §§ 2-3.4, 2-3.5
Unless construction in a county right-of-way is authorized by a residential driveway permit or other county approval, a county right-of-way work permit is required prior to disturbing the paved portion, or any area beneath the paved portion, of any county right-of-way; or prior to installing underground facilities in a county right-of-way; or prior to work, other than maintenance, on a driveway...
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