Objective:
The sidewalk division of the Department of Public Works inspects sidewalks reported to be defective on the street right of way with the objective to have defective sidewalks replaced to provide safe conditions for pedestrians

Notice to Reconstruct Sidewalk
It is state law that the owner of any property abutting a public sidewalk shall maintain the sidewalk in a safe condition. If a property owner is notified that their sidewalk is defective, the owner has 90 days to make repairs. A permit is required for a property owner or the contractor they hire to replace or repair the sidewalk. A permit costs $20.00 and is available in the city’s permit and development office in the armory building at 602 E First Street. Those property owners that fail to make repairs and or replace the sidewalk within the 90 day period may be subject to a $750 civil citation

Subsidy Assistance
Income eligible property owners may apply for subsidy assistance. If approved within 30 days from the date of Notice to Reconstruct Sidewalk, the city will arrange to have the sidewalk replaced.

Brick Sidewalks
Property owners with defective brick sidewalks who wish to make repairs rather than replace walk, may purchase bricks from the Public Works Department for $0.50 each.

Sidewalk Petition
If you want to petition to add a sidewalk where there is no existing sidewalk.

For more information, please contact your local neighborhood association or the Public Works Sidewalk Compliance Coordinator, John Evans at 237-1368