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

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Verified from official government sources

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

Encroachment Permits

Hennepin County requires a right-of-way permit before anyone obstructs, works in, or places facilities within county road right-of-way, with only narrow exceptions like sidewalk snowplowing and mailbox installation.

Hennepin County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit

Significant Restrictions

Hennepin County Ordinance No. 22, § 8.0(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, no person may obstruct or work in any right-of-way without first having been issued the right-of-way permit pursuant to this section. Exceptions are as follows: Metro Transit signing, plus red/white "T" signs on existing posts; Crosswalk painting and pavement markings desired by the city and authorized by the county (county policy provides ...

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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Hennepin County

1 cities in Hennepin County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

MinneapolisPop. 429,954

3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules

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