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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in St. Johns County, FL (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated St. Johns County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Encroachment Permits

St. Johns County requires a Right-of-Way Permit from the County Administrator before anyone builds a driveway connection, sidewalk, drainage alteration, mailbox, sign, or similar improvement within county right-of-way. The permit runs six months from approval and can be extended to a total of twelve months before a brand-new application is required.

St. Johns County Right-of-Way Permit Rule

Significant Restrictions

St. Johns County Land Development Code § 9.01.05.A

An "Application for Right-of-Way Permit" shall be submitted to, and approved by, the County Administrator prior to commencement of any planned Construction activities within County right-of-way. Construction activities include, but are not limited to: utility installations, driveway connections, sidewalks, drainage alterations, placement of mailboxes, Signs, and similar Construction activities ...

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