Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Sacramento County, CA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Sacramento County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Obstruction Rules
Sacramento County bans basketball hoops, signs, hedges, fences, structures and other obstructions on sidewalks, pedestrian pathways and street rights-of-way in the unincorporated area. Curbside trash and recycling cans can't sit out more than 72 hours a week, and overhanging tree foliage must clear 7 feet above walkways and 14.5 feet above roadways.
Sacramento County Sidewalk Obstruction Rules
Some RestrictionsSacramento County Code § 12.12.035
It is unlawful to set out, install or maintain, or to allow the setting out, installation, or maintenance of any of the following items on or along any sidewalk, pedestrian pathway, or street right-of-way: basketball hoops; garbage or recycling cans placed on the street for collection for a period greater than 72 hours in any one week; signs; hedges; structures; natural growths; fences; or othe...
Encroachment Permits
Sacramento County requires an encroachment permit from the Road Commissioner before anyone digs, builds, or places an obstruction in a county road right-of-way.
Sacramento County Encroachment Permits
Some RestrictionsSacramento County Code § 12.08.020
It is unlawful for any person to lay, construct or maintain any pipes, drain, or conduit across, along or on any street, road or highway in the County, or to make any excavation or cut or obstruction therein for such purposes without first obtaining a permit from the Road Commissioner to do so in the manner herein provided. Every applicant shall state in detail the following information: a. ...
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Sacramento County
4 cities in Sacramento County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
2 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Sidewalk Repair
2 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules
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