The City is not responsible for fixing potholes in pavement located on private roadways and other private property such as shopping center parking lots. The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining all City owned sidewalks. Minor repairs are funded through the Public Works Department operating budget with major projects funded through the City's General Fund. Minor concrete expansion projects are usually installed by the Public Works Department. Large concrete expansion projects are generally contracted out to private firms.
Determination is made on a case by case basis.
The City of Martinsburg offers a Sidewalk Loan Program. These loans are interest free and are funded through the City's Mortgage Revenue Fund. The Code Enforcement Officer will accept loan applications from property owners and have the owners sign a promissory note for the amount of the non interest bearing loan. All sidewalk replacement is at the contractor's established price for the work as negotiated by the property owner. Those refusing will have the sidewalks installed and a lien will be filed against the property.