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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Walker County, GA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Walker County, Georgia.

Verified from official government sources

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

Obstruction Rules

In unincorporated Walker County, placing dirt, trash, pipe or other material in a county right-of-way or sidewalk that blocks drainage or roadway use is unlawful without a permit. County Code § 26-33 also bars cutting, excavating or trenching county property, including sidewalks and ditches, without prior County authorization.

Walker County Sidewalk Right-of-Way Rules

Some Restrictions

Walker County Code § 26-33(a), (h), (k)

It shall be unlawful for any person to cut, excavate or trench any right-of-way, road, street, lane, sidewalk, curb or ditch, or other property belonging to the County (for purposes of this section, hereinafter referred to as "County property"), or cause the same to be cut, excavated or trenched without first obtaining a permit from the County. ... It shall be unlawful for any person to ... pla...

Encroachment Permits

Walker County Code § 26-33 makes it unlawful to cut, excavate, or trench any county right-of-way, road, sidewalk, curb, or ditch, or build a driveway intersecting county property, without first obtaining a permit from the County Road Department.

Walker County ROW Excavation Permit Required

Significant Restrictions

Walker County Code § 26-33(a), (e), (k)

(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to cut, excavate or trench any right-of-way, road, street, lane, sidewalk, curb or ditch, or other property belonging to the County (for purposes of this section, hereinafter referred to as "County property"), or cause the same to be cut, excavated or trenched without first obtaining a permit from the County. ... (e)It shall be unlawful for any person to c...

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