Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Jefferson Parish, LA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Sidewalk Repair
Owners of property abutting a Jefferson Parish street must build, pave, and keep the adjoining sidewalk in repair at their own expense, including fixing uneven or broken sections and providing drainage so water does not pool on the walk. If an owner ignores a repair order, the department of public works can do the work itself and place a lien on the property.
Sidewalk Repair Duty for Jefferson Parish Owners
Some RestrictionsJefferson Parish Code of Ordinances Sec. 29-143
It shall be the duty of all owners of property abutting streets to maintain the roadside adjacent to or upon their property. Such duty shall include but not be limited to the following:(1)Pave, construct, install or otherwise provide sidewalks along the street side/sides of their property in accordance with the specifications and standards provided in this chapter;(2)Maintain, pave, reconstruct...
Obstruction Rules
Jefferson Parish bars placing almost anything in its road rights-of-way, the strip between the paved street and the property line, unless it fits a narrow list of exceptions. Curbside mailboxes, decorative piping, plants and shrubs, permitted signs, and leased commercial parking are allowed only if they meet exact size, spacing, and clearance rules set by the department of public works.
Jefferson Parish Right-of-Way Obstruction Rules
Significant RestrictionsJefferson Parish Code of Ordinances Sec. 29-6(a), (b), (f)
(a)The right-of-way is held by the parish primarily for the purpose of pedestrian and vehicular passage and for the parish's provision of essential public safety services, including police, fire and emergency medical response services, and public health services, including sanitary sewer, water and storm drainage. The purpose of this section is to provide standards in order to maintain the safe...
Encroachment Permits
No one may remove, curb, or install a driveway connecting to a Jefferson Parish street without a permit from the director of public works. The permit process sets maximum driveway width, minimum spacing between driveways, and a refundable construction deposit before any work in the right-of-way can begin.
Driveway Permit Required for Jefferson Parish Right-of-Way
Some RestrictionsJefferson Parish Code of Ordinances Sec. 29-166
(a)Permit required. No person shall remove, curb or install a driveway abutting his property in the parish without first having obtained a permit from the director of the department of public works, hereinafter in this article referred to as the "director."(b)Applications. Applications for such permits shall be made on printed forms furnished by the director, which forms shall provide for the d...
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