Edmond, OK Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- § 14.12.080
- Permit fee
- $20
- Reinspection fee
- $25
- Applies to
- Driveways/sidewalks across ROW strip
Summary
Building a driveway or sidewalk across the city-owned strip between the curb and your property line in Edmond requires a permit and a $20 inspection fee.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to change or alter the curb line or construct any driveway or sidewalk over or across any parking unless a permit has been obtained from the City authorizing the improvement and providing standards for its construction. Applicants for such permit shall pay the fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) to cover the cost of administration and inspection. An additional twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee shall be charged when reinspection of work is necessary due to improvements failing to meet the standards of the City. All driveway and sidewalk and other improvements across or over parking shall be in accordance with the adopted standards of the City. (Ord. 753 § 1, 1974; 1954 Code § 377; Ord. 2208, August 1995).
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 39).
Full Breakdown
Section 14.12.080 makes it unlawful to alter the curb line or build a driveway or sidewalk across the 'parking', the strip of city right-of-way between the curb and the property line, without a permit. Applicants pay a $20 fee for administration and inspection, plus an extra $25 if the work fails inspection and needs a re-check. All driveway, sidewalk, and other improvements crossing this strip must meet the City's adopted construction standards. Note: this differs from the scout pointer's § 14.12.100, which is Edmond's separate sidewalk-cafe permit for restaurants and is grounded instead under special-events/sidewalk-dining.
Violations & Fines
Constructing a driveway or altering the curb line across the parking strip without City permission is unlawful under § 14.12.080; the code applies its general offense provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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