Coral Springs, FL Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)

Section 16-12, adopted in 1972 and renumbered in 1986, bars anyone from building, constructing, or depositing any obstacle in or upon a public right-of-way that impedes traffic and creates a traffic hazard, unless the person first obtains specific written municipal approval. Two narrow exceptions exist: the city commission may pass an authorizing resolution to obstruct, close, or enclose all or part of a right-of-way when public safety would be best served, and the city manager may close a right-of-way or take other emergency action when a condition dangerous to public health, safety, or welfare exists, subject to later commission review.

The companion Section 16-10 lets the city force removal of any tree, obstacle, impediment, or hazard, including on streets, roads, alleys, sidewalks, and designated bike paths, that hinders visibility or travel; if the hazard sits on private property, the city manager gives the owner written notice by certified mail, and after 20 days of noncompliance the city can remove or repair it and place a lien on the property for the cost, plus attorney's fees if the matter is litigated. Section 16-9 separately bars anyone from removing or interfering with a required safety device, barricade, or lighting without the city engineer's written consent.