New Port Richey, FL Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Removal deadline
- 10 days from council resolution
- Right to contest
- Public hearing before removal
- Nonpayment
- City removes and bills owner
- Governing chapter
- LDC Chapter 10, Streets and Sidewalks
Summary
New Port Richey, a Pasco County city on Florida's Gulf coast, lets the city council order removal of pipes, wires, cables, poles, or other objects that obstruct any public street, alley, or right-of-way within ten days of a resolution.
When the city council determines that there are any pipes, wires, cables, poles, or any other objects...which are obstructing any public street, alley or right-of-way within this city...the city council shall adopt a resolution which shall order the removal of any such pipes, wires, cables, poles or other objects within ten (10) days from the date of the adoption of the resolution.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 68).
Full Breakdown
Under Land Development Code Section 10.04.00, when the New Port Richey city council finds that pipes, wires, cables, poles, or other objects owned or used by any person are obstructing a public street, alley, or right-of-way, or blocking construction, repair, or maintenance of paving, sewer lines, water mains, or other public works, it adopts a resolution ordering removal within ten days. The affected person can request a public hearing to contest the order before the deadline runs; if the objects still aren't removed, the city removes them itself and bills the owner for the cost.
Violations & Fines
Ignoring a council removal resolution lets the city clear the obstruction itself and charge the owner for the full cost of removal, per Section 10.04.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an obstruction under this rule?
Can I fight a removal order?
Sources & Official References
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