Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Merced County, CA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Merced County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Obstruction Rules
Merced County's Zoning Code flatly bars parking a vehicle across a sidewalk, pedestrian walkway, or driveway aisle anywhere in the unincorporated county. Section 18.38.040(H) applies to every off-street parking area regulated under Chapter 18.38, backing up the county's separate ban on oversized commercial vehicles parked on residential streets and setbacks.
Merced County Sidewalk Parking Obstruction Ban
Some RestrictionsMerced County Zoning Code § 18.38.040(H)
H. Restrictions. The parking of vehicles shall not obstruct sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, and vehicular driveways and aisles.
Encroachment Permits
Merced County requires an encroachment permit from the Department of Public Works before anyone digs, builds, or installs a driveway, pipe crossing, or utility line within, under, or over a county road right-of-way. The permit chapter supplements the Streets and Highways Code and applies to individuals, contractors, corporations, utilities, and other government agencies working on county highways.
Merced County Encroachment Permit for Right-of-Way Work
Significant RestrictionsMerced County Code § 13.30.010
The purpose of this chapter is to supplement the Streets and Highway Code, Division 2, Chapter 5.5, The Care and Protection of County Highways by defining the procedures which the county will follow and the fees that will be charged related to the issuance of encroachment permits on county highways. All individuals, contractors, corporations, utilities, and other governmental agencies proposing...
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