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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Houston County, GA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Houston County, Georgia.

Verified from official government sources

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

Obstruction Rules

It is unlawful in Houston County to obstruct, encroach on, sell merchandise on, or damage any part of a county road, under General Code Sec. 54-36(3). Anyone who does is responsible for reimbursing the county for removal and repair costs, including traffic management expenses.

Houston County Road Right-of-Way Obstruction Ban

Some Restrictions

Houston County, GA Code of Ordinances § 54-36(3)

It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct, encroach upon, solicit the sale of any merchandise on, or injure materially any part of any county road, and any person who unlawfully obstructs, encroaches upon, or injures said county road shall be responsible for reimbursing Houston County for the cost of removal of said obstructions or encroachments and the cost or repairs to the county road,...

Encroachment Permits

Any driveway, access entrance, or pipe installation touching a Houston County road right-of-way needs a permit under General Code Sec. 54-36, applied for through the building official's office or public works department. The permit costs $25.00 and covers two required inspections.

Houston County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit

Some Restrictions

Houston County, GA Code of Ordinances § 54-36(1)

All applicants for a permit under this article shall be required to apply for ingress or egress authorization in order to access the county right-of-way for pipe installation purposes. The encroachment regulations shall cover the following:(1)All driveway or access entrances from any county road or street must have a permit from the county. This includes modifications to existing driveways, hea...

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