Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Riverside County, CA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities in Riverside County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Obstruction Rules

Riverside County requires anyone vending from a sidewalk stand or cart in the unincorporated area to keep a 48-inch clearance for pedestrians and stay clear of hydrants, driveways, and curb ramps.

Riverside County Sidewalk Obstruction Rules

Some Restrictions

Riverside County Code § 5.76.070(B)(1)(b)

Maintain a clearance of at least forty-eight (48) inches on all sidewalks and pedestrian paths to enable all persons to freely pass.

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Encroachment Permits

Riverside County requires a permit from the director of transportation before building any driveway, fence, sign, or structure within a county highway right-of-way in the unincorporated area.

Riverside County Encroachment Permits

Some Restrictions

Riverside County Code § 12.08.060

No person, firm, corporation, public utility company, public agency or district, or political subdivision, shall make any excavation or backfill in, or construct, install, operate, or maintain any improvement, structure, or encroachment in, on, over, or under, any county-maintained highway or county highway without first obtaining from the director of transportation a permit; and maintaining co...

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