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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Lyon County, NV (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Lyon County, Nevada.

Verified from official government sources

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

Encroachment Permits

Anyone wanting to place a structure, pipeline, driveway or other encroachment in a Lyon County road right-of-way, or to cut or excavate it, must first obtain a Lyon County right-of-way use permit from the Road Superintendent. Fees are set by the Board of County Commissioners by resolution, and street-cut permittees must post a bond and insurance before work begins.

Lyon County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits

Significant Restrictions

Lyon County Code §§ 9.01.03, 9.01.05, 9.01.07

9.01.03: PERMIT REQUIRED; ... EXCEPTIONS: ... A. It is unlawful for any person to encroach or excavate within a County right of way without first obtaining a permit. ... 9.01.05: PERMIT; FEES: ... Any and all fees associated with the Lyon County right-of-way use permit shall be set by the Board pursuant to resolution of the Board. ... 9.01.07: ... STREET CUTS; REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE: A....

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