The City Council has adopted Sidewalk Ordinance modifications aimed at getting defective sidewalks replaced sooner. When a property owner is notified that their sidewalk is defective, the owner has 90 days to have it repaired or replaced. Those that fail to do so are now subject to a $500 civil citation. A permit is required for a property owner or a contractor they hire to replace or repair a sidewalk. The permit costs $25 and is available in the City's Permit and Development Office in the Armory building at 602 E. First Street.

Income eligible home owners may apply for subsidy assistance . If approved within 30 days from the date of notification of defective sidewalk, the City will arrange to have their sidewalk replaced. Click here: Subsidy Form

Property owners with defective brick sidewalks are encouraged to repair rather than replace their sidewalk by themselves or under contract. The Public Works Department will sell property owners replacement sidewalk brick at a cost of 50 cents each.

For more information, please contact your local neighborhood association or Public Works Sidewalk Inspector, Rick Vaughn at 237-1368.