Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Arkansas (2026)
12 rules on the books across Arkansas, 6 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Sidewalk Repair
Who pays for sidewalk repair, the city or the property owner, including cost-sharing programs, inspection triggers, and timelines for fixing damaged sidewalks.
Little Rock
Some RestrictionsIn Little Rock, the owner of the lot next to the street builds and maintains the sidewalk in front of it. Sec. 30-36…
Read full rule →Springdale
Some RestrictionsSpringdale's obstruction ordinance makes it unlawful for the owner or occupant of a lot to let the sidewalk in front of…
Read full rule →Obstruction Rules
What you can and cannot place on sidewalks, including newspaper boxes, planters, sandwich boards, trash cans, and minimum pedestrian clearance widths.
Fort Smith
Some RestrictionsFort Smith bans businesses from displaying merchandise, movable signs, or showcases on a sidewalk, street, or…
Read full rule →Little Rock
Some RestrictionsLittle Rock bans blocking streets, alleys, and sidewalks with stored goods or unpermitted right-of-way items; unremoved…
Read full rule →Pulaski County
Some RestrictionsPulaski County bans dumping or storing abandoned vehicles, appliances, and building debris in county road…
Read full rule →Springdale
Some RestrictionsSpringdale makes it unlawful to erect structures, fences, or piled materials on a street or sidewalk, and holds the…
Read full rule →Encroachment Permits
Permits required when construction, landscaping, or other activities temporarily or permanently encroach on public sidewalks or rights-of-way.
Fort Smith
Significant RestrictionsPrivate use of a Fort Smith public right-of-way or easement, sheds, fences, signs, landscaping, needs a temporary…
Read full rule →Jonesboro
Some RestrictionsNo one may cut into, tunnel under or disturb a Jonesboro street, alley or sidewalk without a written permit from the…
Read full rule →Little Rock
Some RestrictionsMerchants can't put goods on the sidewalk without a written city manager permit and a 6-foot clearance from the curb.
Read full rule →Pulaski County
Some RestrictionsPulaski County requires a permit before any excavation, road cut, curb work or driveway connection (including the…
Read full rule →Springdale
Some RestrictionsDigging, boring, or removing any part of a Springdale street, curb, alley, or sidewalk requires a public works permit…
Read full rule →Washington County
Some RestrictionsCutting a ditch or trench across or along any Washington County road right-of-way requires a permit from the County…
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