Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Fresno County, CA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Fresno County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Obstruction Rules
Fresno County bans sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing property on streets, sidewalks, trails, and other public rights-of-way under Section 10.70.050. Extra buffer distances apply near schools, parks, libraries, railroads, overpasses, fire hydrants, and driveways.
Fresno County Sidewalk Obstruction Rules
Heavy RestrictionsFresno County Code § 10.70.050(A)-(B)
No individual shall obstruct a street, sidewalk, alleyway, trail, county highway (as defined in sections 25, 960.5 and 1480 of the California Streets and Highway Code, or as amended), entrance to public facilities, or other public right-of-way (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or as amended) by sitting, lying or sleeping, or using or storing personal property in, or up...
Encroachment Permits
Fresno County requires an encroachment permit from the director of public works before anyone builds sidewalks, curbs, driveway approaches, pipelines, or excavations within a county-maintained road right-of-way. County Code Chapter 13.08 lets the director demand security up to the full cost of the work and revoke the permit, with $100-a-day damages, if the road isn't restored.
Fresno County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit
Some RestrictionsFresno County Code § 13.08.010
It is unlawful for any person, public utility, municipal corporation or special district to construct, install or cause to be constructed, installed or repaired, any road surfacing, sidewalk, crosswalk, curb, gutter, driveway approach, cattleguard, railroad crossing, overhead pipeline or underground conduit, or make any excavation on, in or under any existing or proposed county maintained road ...
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Fresno County
2 cities in Fresno County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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