Martin County, FL Homelessness & Encampment Rules: Sit-Lie Rules (2026)

It is unlawful for any person to place or to direct the placement of any object, material, debris, or vegetation on, across, or above a public sidewalk or bicycle path in a manner that obstructs or precludes the use of the sidewalk by pedestrians or the bicycle path by bicyclists.115.4.B.Temporary use of a public sidewalk or bicycle path for a purpose involving the placement or presence of any object, material, debris, or vegetation on, across, or above a public sidewalk or bicycle path in a manner that would obstruct or preclude the use of the sidewalk by pedestrians or the bicycle path by bicyclists may be permitted by the County Engineer, in writing, upon written application for approval of such use and subject to conditions imposed concerning matters such as but not limited to public safety, duration of use, and liability for damages.115.4.C.Temporary obstruction or preclusion of use of a public sidewalk due to the placement or presence of any object, material, or debris for less than two hours and incidental to a lawful use of the adjoining public or private property shall not require a permit nor constitute a violation of this section.115.4.D.The lawful use of a public sidewalk by a person exercising his or her constitutionally protected freedoms of speech or assembly shall not constitute a violation of this section.