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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Nassau County, FL (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Nassau County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Obstruction Rules

In unincorporated Nassau County, no one may disturb, excavate, block or place material on a county-maintained road without a permit from the county engineer's office. Violators face up to a $250 fine, ten days in jail, or both, with each day of a continuing obstruction charged as a separate offense.

Permit Required To Obstruct Nassau County Roads

Some Restrictions

Nassau County Code § 25-9

(a)On and after the effective date of this section (September 16, 1971), it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or governmental agency or authority to disturb, excavate, block, obstruct, tamper with or place any obstruction or constructions or other materials on or upon any county maintained roads without first obtaining a permit for such work or construction from the office of ...

Encroachment Permits

Using any county right-of-way in Nassau County, above or below ground, requires a permit from the engineering services director. Commercial use, camping and other traffic-obstructing activities are barred outright, while special-event parking, driveway and drainage work, utility lines and roadway improvements can be permitted.

Right-Of-Way Encroachment Permits In Nassau County

Significant Restrictions

Nassau County Code §§ 25-32, 25-33, 25-34, 25-37

Any utilization of the rights-of-way or appendages thereof whether above ground or underground is prohibited without obtaining a permit from the engineering services director or his designee for items for which a permit may be granted. ... (a)Commercial use. Prohibited commercial use includes, but is not limited to, the sale or display of any merchandise servicing or repair of vehicles, except ...

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