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Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Idaho (2026)

24 rules on the books across Idaho, 10 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Encroachment Permits

Permits required when construction, landscaping, or other activities temporarily or permanently encroach on public sidewalks or rights-of-way.

Boise

Significant Restrictions

Boise requires a Public Works permit before anyone builds, places, or maintains any private encroachment on a city…

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Bonneville County

Significant Restrictions

Bonneville County treats gates, fences, buildings, landscaping and similar structures placed in a public right-of-way…

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Caldwell

Significant Restrictions

Fences and similar structures are banned in Caldwell's downtown public right-of-way unless the city approves them for…

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Coeur Dalene

Significant Restrictions

In the City of Coeur d'Alene, building street work in a public right of way, placing an obstruction on its surface, or…

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Idaho Falls

Significant Restrictions

Idaho Falls requires a City Engineer permit before any private construction, repair, or excavation in a street, alley…

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Twin Falls

Significant Restrictions

In the City of Twin Falls, Idaho, section 8-2-1 makes it unlawful for anyone other than authorized City employees to…

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Bonner County

Some Restrictions

In unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho, section 2-811 authorizes the county to remove any encroachment into a county…

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Meridian

Some Restrictions

Placing tables, planters, barriers or signs on the city core sidewalk use zone requires a City of Meridian use zone…

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Nampa

Some Restrictions

Nampa requires anyone performing construction within a public right-of-way, including work adjacent to streets and…

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Pocatello

Some Restrictions

Anyone who wants to excavate or encroach in a Pocatello street, alley, sidewalk, curb, or gutter, such as for a utility…

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