Concord, CA Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Prohibits
- Street/sidewalk obstruction
- Goods in transit
- Outer 3 ft, max 6 hours
- Materials/machinery
- Permit required (12.10.030)
- Code section
- CMC 12.10.020
Summary
Concord prohibits placing boxes, lumber, merchandise, or anything else that obstructs the free use or passage of a public street, way, or sidewalk; goods in transit may occupy only the outer three feet of the sidewalk for up to six hours.
No person shall place or cause to be placed anywhere upon any public street, way, or sidewalk, and no person owning and occupying or having the control of any premises in the city shall suffer to remain in front thereof upon the sidewalk... any boxes, bales, barrels, wood, lumber, goods, wares, and merchandise, or any other thing obstructing the free use or passage of such street, way, or sidewalk. Provided, however, that goods, wares, and merchandise in transit may be allowed on the outer three feet of the sidewalk for a period not exceeding six hours.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 26-425.1, passed March 10, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Concord Municipal Code section 12.10.020 provides that no person shall place, or allow to remain in front of their premises, any boxes, bales, barrels, wood, lumber, goods, wares, merchandise, or any other thing obstructing the free use or passage of a street, way, or sidewalk. Goods in transit may be allowed on the outer three feet of the sidewalk for a period not exceeding six hours. Building materials and machinery require a separate permit under section 12.10.030.
Violations & Fines
Obstructing a street or sidewalk violates CMC 12.10.020; the Director of Public Works may remove the obstruction and sell it after three days' notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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