Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in St. Martin Parish, LA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.

Verified from official government sources

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

Obstruction Rules

In unincorporated St. Martin Parish, Sec. 32-1 makes it unlawful for an owner of property abutting a parish road to let trees, shrubs, structures or anything whatsoever extend over or onto the parish road right-of-way in a way that endangers or inconveniences orderly public passage. A designated parish official sends registered-mail notice, and the owner has ten days to clear it.

Right-of-Way Encroachments in Unincorporated St. Martin Parish

Some Restrictions

St. Martin Parish Code § 32-1

(a)It shall be unlawful for any person owning property abutting any parish road, to permit trees, shrubs, structures or anything whatsoever, to extend over or unto parish road rights-of-way, in such a manner as would endanger or inconvenience orderly public passage thereon.(b)If any such condition exists it shall, where necessary, be the duty of the designated parish official to notify in writi...

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Encroachment Permits

In unincorporated St. Martin Parish, Sec. 32-2 requires a parish permit before anyone builds a bridge, driveway or culvert-type crossing in, over or upon a road drainage channel, ditch or roadside ditch. The parish designee approves or disapproves the application on whether the structure will unduly interfere with, retard and obstruct drainage.

Culvert and Driveway Crossing Permits in Unincorporated St. Martin Parish

Some Restrictions

St. Martin Parish Code § 32-2

(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or cause to be constructed and located any bridge, driveway or culvert-type crossing in, over or upon any road drainage channel, ditch or roadside ditch, forming a part of the parish-wide drainage and road systems without a permit from the parish.(b)A person desiring such a permit shall file an application with the parish designee, said applic...

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