Logan, UT Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)

Section 12.08.040 of the Logan Municipal Code is a permit rule, not a flat ban. The trigger is placing an object, or allowing one to be placed, on the sidewalk or anywhere in the public right of way. The permit must be in writing and must come from the city before the object goes down. The only carve-out is an obstruction "otherwise allowed by ordinance or statute."

The definition is what gives the rule its reach. Public right of way means real property or an interest in real property acquired for or dedicated to public use, and the code lists streets, sidewalks, landscaping strips, curb and gutter, and driveway entrances. The list is not exclusive, so the park strip between the sidewalk and the curb is inside the rule.

Neighboring sections cover specific obstructions. Section 12.08.050 makes it unlawful to obstruct a sidewalk or street with games of any kind, playing of ball, quoits, marbles, throwing of stones, rolling of hoops or flying of kites, or to annoy or obstruct the free travel of any foot passenger. Section 12.08.030 bars a gate or door that swings across a sidewalk of any street or alley. Section 12.08.020 requires the consent of the manager of the street division for a grating in the sidewalk, with bar spaces under one inch and no more than three feet of projection. Section 10.40.020 tells pedestrians not to obstruct or prevent the free use of sidewalks or crosswalks by other pedestrians. On city property, § 12.12.160 also bars depositing stone, brick, sand, concrete or other materials that stop water, air or nutrients from reaching tree roots, other than decorative rock gardens or other planned landscaping materials.