Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Iron County, UT (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Iron County, Utah.

Verified from official government sources

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

Obstruction Rules

When excavation work blocks a sidewalk anywhere in unincorporated Iron County, the permit holder doing the digging must put in a temporary sidewalk that is safe and convenient to use. Iron County Code Section 12.12.090 sits inside the county's excavation-permit chapter, tying sidewalk access directly to whoever holds the dig permit.

Iron County Sidewalk Excavation Blockage Rule

Some Restrictions

Iron County Code § 12.12.090

If any sidewalk is blocked by excavation work, a temporary sidewalk shall be constructed or provided that shall be safe for travel and convenient for users.

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Encroachment Permits

Anyone building a new driveway, access, or utility line onto a county right-of-way in unincorporated Iron County must get a permit from the county engineer first. Iron County Code Section 12.08.010 makes an unpermitted encroachment unlawful, and the engineer can deny a permit that threatens public health, safety, or welfare.

Iron County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit

Some Restrictions

Iron County Code § 12.08.010

It is unlawful for any person to construct a new access upon any county right-of-way within Iron County, without first obtaining permit and approval from the county engineer.

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