Ordinance No. 499 prohibits obstructing public sidewalks in unincorporated Riverside County. Merchandise displays, signs, vehicles, and overgrown vegetation must not reduce pedestrian clearance below ADA minimum of 48 inches. Violations are infractions with fines from $100-$500.
Keeping sidewalks clear is a shared duty under Riverside County Ord. 499 (Encroachments) and CA Streets and Highways Code. Obstructions include: parked vehicles blocking sidewalks (prohibited under CVC §22500), merchandise displays or sandwich boards without encroachment permits, vegetation (tree branches below 8 feet, bushes overhanging more than 2 feet into the walk), construction materials (fencing must preserve alternate pedestrian path), dumpsters and storage pods (permit required), and private landscaping encroachments. ADA requires minimum 48-inch clear path (60 inches preferred) with passing areas every 200 feet. Tree-branch clearance is 8 feet above sidewalks, 14 feet above streets. Vegetation pruning is the property owner's responsibility; county crews may prune and bill if not maintained. Sidewalk vending under SB 946 is permitted with a vendor permit but must still preserve 48-inch clearance. Temporary obstructions (moving, construction) need encroachment permits from Transportation Department. Violations begin with a Notice to Abate (typically 10 days to comply), escalating to administrative fines of $100-$500 and potential abatement costs.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Riverside County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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