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

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Shasta County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Encroachment Permits

Anyone who wants to place a structure, driveway, or other encroachment in a Shasta County road right-of-way must first sign an indemnity agreement protecting the county before a permit issues, under Code Section 12.08.020. The department of public works administers the permits under Streets and Highways Code Chapter 5.5, and a narrow exemption lets mailboxes go up without a permit.

Shasta County Encroachment Permit Indemnity Rule

Some Restrictions

Shasta County Code Section 12.08.020

No encroachment permit shall be issued unless the applicant has first signed an agreement to indemnify and hold harmless the county, its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability which may arise for injury or damage to the person or property of the applicant or others resulting from the work done or the encroachment placed pursuant to the permit, or the manner in which the work ...

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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Shasta County

1 cities in Shasta County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

ReddingPop. 93,611

2 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules

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