Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Los Angeles County, CA (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 18 cities in Los Angeles County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Sidewalk Repair
In unincorporated LA County, the owner of property abutting a sidewalk or curb must repair or reconstruct it once it is out of repair, needs reconstruction, or endangers pedestrians.
LA County Sidewalk Repair Duty
Some RestrictionsLos Angeles County Code § 16.80.010
When any sidewalk or curb constructed on any road, boulevard, street, avenue, lane or alley shall be out of repair or in need of reconstruction or in a condition to endanger persons passing thereon or to interfere with public convenience in the use thereof, it shall be the duty of the owner of...the property abutting upon said sidewalk or curb to repair or reconstruct said sidewalk or curb.
Obstruction Rules
In unincorporated Los Angeles County, placing or leaving any impediment to travel on a highway or sidewalk requires a Public Works encroachment permit; obstructing without one is a misdemeanor under County Code Chapter 16.06.
LA County Sidewalk Obstruction Permit
Some RestrictionsLos Angeles County Code § 16.06.010
Every person, except as otherwise provided in this Division 1, is required to obtain a permit from the commissioner before he: ... 7. Places or leaves any impediment to travel upon any highway. B. Any person who does any of the acts specified in this section, without the authority of such a permit, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Encroachment Permits
Anyone placing an encroachment, fences, structures, driveways, pipelines, in an unincorporated LA County highway right-of-way must get a permit from the Public Works commissioner before starting work; unpermitted work is a misdemeanor.
LA County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits
Some RestrictionsLos Angeles County Code § 16.06.010
Every person, except as otherwise provided in this Division 1, is required to obtain a permit from the commissioner before he: ...2. Makes or causes to be made any excavation or encroachment in any highway; 3. Places, changes, renews or abandons a facility or encroachment;... B. Any person who does any of the acts specified in this section, without the authority of such a permit, is guilty of a...
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Los Angeles County
18 cities in Los Angeles County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
2 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
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3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
1 verified rule • Encroachment Permits
3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
2 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
2 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
2 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
2 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
2 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
2 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
2 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
1 verified rule • Obstruction Rules
3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
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