Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in San Luis Obispo County, CA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated San Luis Obispo County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Obstruction Rules
San Luis Obispo County's superintendent of streets and repairs regulates activity on unincorporated sidewalks, and the director of public works can remove anything blocking a street, lane, or sidewalk. County Code Sections 13.10.040 and 13.10.050 give the county direct authority to clear and, if unclaimed, sell obstructing materials.
SLO County Sidewalk Obstruction Removal Rule
Some RestrictionsSan Luis Obispo County Code §§ 13.10.040, 13.10.050
The superintendent of streets and repairs, acting under authority to issue encroachment permits and the regulations established under this title, shall regulate activities upon the sidewalk area for the convenience of the public in order to utilize the sidewalk area in a safe and efficient manner. ... The director of public works, or his/her designated agent, is hereby authorized and empowered ...
Encroachment Permits
San Luis Obispo County requires a written encroachment permit before anyone digs, builds, or places anything in a county road right-of-way. The county engineer issues these permits under County Code Section 13.08.010, applying the state Streets and Highways Code's encroachment rules to excavations, driveway cuts, and other private work touching county-maintained roads and sidewalks.
SLO County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit
Some RestrictionsSan Luis Obispo County Code § 13.08.010
The county engineer may issue written encroachment permits in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 1450) of Division 2 of the Streets and Highways Code.
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