Fargo, ND Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)

it shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, exhibit or any goods, wares, merchandise, mechanical devices, animals or any article of any kind whatsoever, by whatever name called, upon any public street, sidewalk, square, avenue or alley within the corporate limits of the city.

A.None of the requirements of this article for permits or encroachment agreements shall apply to outdoor dining areas or outdoor merchandise areas which are otherwise allowed under the community events and festivals permit set forth in section 18-0314.B.Permits issued for pushcarts and outdoor merchandise areas under the provisions of this article shall be temporarily suspended at locations designated for the community events and festivals permitted under section 18-0314 of this code. Permit holders may, however, apply to continue their operation during the community event or festival pursuant to the procedures set up by the community event or festival permit holder. Permits issued for outdoor dining areas shall not be temporarily suspended in areas designated for a community event or festival.C.The authority granted to Sidewalk Performers under this article shall be temporarily suspended at locations designated for community events and festivals permitted under section 18-0314 of this code. Sidewalk Performers may, however, apply to continue their operation during the community event or festival pursuant to the procedures set up by the community event or festival permit holder.