Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Santa Clara County, CA (2026)

Cal. Streets & Highways Code § 5610

The owners of lots or portions of lots fronting on any portion of a public street or place when that street or place is improved or if and when the area between the property line of the adjacent property and the street line is maintained as a park or parking strip, shall maintain any sidewalk in such condition that the sidewalk will not endanger persons or property and maintain it in a conditio...

Santa Clara County Ordinance Code § B17-68

The existence upon the right-of-way or sidewalk of any public street, or upon any premises abutting thereon, of trees, shrubs, weeds or hedges which in any manner interfere with the unobstructed view from vehicles of safety signals and approaching traffic is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and prohibited as unlawful. (Ord. No. NS-703.9, 5-18-04) Sec. B17-69. - List of obstructions...

Santa Clara County Ordinance Code §§ B17-29, B17-31

No person shall obstruct or encroach upon a County highway or right-of-way without first obtaining a written permit from the Director. ... A written encroachment permit shall be required for any of the following: (a)Placing, changing, servicing or renewing an encroachment in a County highway.(b)Constructing a driveway for access purposes so as to encroach on a County highway.... (d)Making an op...