Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Wayne County, MI (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Wayne County, Michigan.

Verified from official government sources

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

Obstruction Rules

Wayne County can order removal of any encroachment on a county road right-of-way, including sidewalks along county roads, and bill the owner if the encroachment isn't cleared within 30 days.

Wayne County Road Right-of-Way Obstructions

Some Restrictions

Wayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 247, § 247-4(22)

Issue removal orders for any encroachment upon county road rights-of-way. If the owner or occupant does not comply with an order within 30 days of service, proceed to remove the encroachment in a manner of least cost or loss to the owner, and to collect the actual costs of removal from the person at fault.

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Encroachment Permits

Wayne County requires a $500 permit before placing anything in a county road right-of-way, and the road engineering division can order unauthorized encroachments removed within 30 days or bill the owner for removal.

Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits in Wayne County

Some Restrictions

Wayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 247, § 247-4(22); Ch. 129, § 129-241(20)

Issue removal orders for any encroachment upon county road rights-of-way. If the owner or occupant does not comply with an order within 30 days of service, proceed to remove the encroachment in a manner of least cost or loss to the owner, and to collect the actual costs of removal from the person at fault. If that demand for payment is refused, proceed to file a verified copy of the statement w...

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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Wayne County

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

DetroitPop. 639,111

3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules

DearbornPop. 109,976

3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules

LivoniaPop. 95,535

3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules

WestlandPop. 84,094

3 verified rules • Encroachment Permits, Obstruction Rules

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