Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Manatee County, FL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Manatee County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Manatee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encroachment Permits
Anyone who builds, installs, removes, relocates or performs work within, on, under or above a county right-of-way in unincorporated Manatee County needs a right-of-way use permit first. The right-of-way manager reviews engineering drawings, requires a surety bond, and can deny, condition, suspend or revoke the permit under Sec. 2-28-22 through 2-28-35 of the county code.
Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits in Manatee County
Significant RestrictionsManatee County Code Sec. 2-28-22(a)
Before any person, corporation, partnership, association, or other entity constructs, installs, removes, relocates, or performs any work activities within, on, under or above a right-of-way, a right-of-way use permit shall first be obtained, unless such activity is specifically exempted by federal or state law or other applicable rules or codes or this article.(b)Permittees and licensees shall ...
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