Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Repair

The maintenance and repair for sidewalks is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. 

When the City receives a complaint about a sidewalk trip or fall hazard, City staff will visit the site and conduct an inspection. If the sidewalk is found to be in need of repair or replacement the City will notify the adjacent property owner. Photos and measurements of the damage, including identification of which sections are the responsibility of the homeowner and which fall to the City, and a list of concrete contractors will be provided.

When repairs are the property owner’s responsibility, the City asks for the situation to be rectified within 90 days of notice. If the work has not been performed by this deadline, the City will contract for the repair work and the costs will be billed to the property owner. The homeowner will be given 30 days to pay this bill or the cost will be assessed to the parcel’s property taxes.

If the property owner is not in a position to repair/replace the concrete in question, they have the option to have the City’s contractor make the required repairs and have the cost assessed to the taxes of the property. 

Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk, and Driveway Apron Repair and Replacement Program 

More questions? Check out the FAQs below or contact the Service Department.

Sidewalks are inspected according to criteria outlined in City Code 905.08. This includes sidewalks, curbs, or gutters that are uneven, damaged, or have materials that have disintegrated, and present a hazard to pedestrian safety.
Yes. You may hire a contractor or do the actual work yourself. Please make sure that you and/or your contractor follow the current curb, gutter, and sidewalk specifications.  Any repair that is does not follow the specifications will be repaired by the City's contractor and the cost will be billed or assessed back to you.
The property owner is responsible for maintenance and repairs of all parts of the driveway access.
The City will choose the lowest and/or best bidding contractor to perform the repairs.
The City will only be replacing the sidewalk panels identified in the notification that you received and is unable to facilitate additional repairs. The scope and quantity of the repairs is the predetermined amount on which the contractor has based their price. If you would like to have additional concrete work or repairs performed at your property, we encourage you to seek a private contractor.