Temple, TX Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Sec. 32-2, Code of Ordinances
- Merchant sidewalk use limit
- Half the sidewalk width
- Time limit for goods on walk
- 2 hours maximum
- Legal classification
- Declared a public nuisance
- Max fine
- Up to $500 (Sec. 1-9)
Summary
Temple bans placing barrels, boxes, stands, or other obstructions on city sidewalks, though merchants may briefly use half the walk for loading goods.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place any barrel, box, stone, brick, iron, firewood or other obstruction on any street or sidewalk in the city... Nothing in this section shall be so construed as to prevent any merchant from occupying not to exceed one-half (1/2) of any sidewalk in front of the building occupied by him... provided that such goods, wares and merchandise shall not remain on the sidewalk for a longer period than two (2) hours.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Reformat).
Full Breakdown
Temple's code makes it unlawful to place any barrel, box, stone, brick, iron, firewood, or other obstruction on a street or sidewalk, and bars maintaining bootblack stands, candy stands, or huckster stalls on any sidewalk, street, or alley. Any article obstructing a sidewalk, street, alley, gutter, or public ground is declared a nuisance. A narrow carve-out lets a merchant use up to half the sidewalk in front of their building to receive and forward goods, but only for up to two hours.
Violations & Fines
Unlawful obstruction is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500 under the city's general penalty clause; each day of a continuing obstruction counts as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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