Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Lake County, IL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lake County, Illinois.
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.
Encroachment Permits
Private work in a Lake County highway right-of-way -- sidewalks, utilities, or fixed facilities -- needs a use permit from the Division of Transportation before construction starts, even without a road closure.
Lake County right-of-way use permit
Some RestrictionsLake County Code § 90.052
Use of the county highway right-of-way for a non-highway function such as special events, utilities or facilities, whether temporary or permanent, shall be granted via one of four types of use permits. A permit is required for any work performed in the county highway right-of-way, even if a temporary or full closure of the roadway is not required.
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Lake County
1 cities in Lake County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Lake County ordinances
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