Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Lake County, CA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Lake County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lake County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Obstruction Rules
In unincorporated Lake County, placing, constructing or installing anything in, on, under or over a county road, highway or sidewalk right-of-way requires an encroachment permit from the Road Commissioner first. Blocking or building into the right-of-way without one is a misdemeanor.
Lake County Sidewalk and Road Encroachment Permits
Some RestrictionsLake County Code § 19-76
76.1 No person shall place, construct, or install in, on, under, or over any county road or highway any encroachment without first securing a permit therefor from the Road Commissioner in accordance with rules and regulations governing the issuance of such permits adopted by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
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