Once a year, the locations are inspected to see if the damage meets the Sidewalk Repair Criteria . If the sidewalk qualifies for the program by meeting one of the criteria, it is marked with white paint, a work order is prepared, and it is included in the contract. Once a property is reported and is on the list, the repairs must be made either by the owner or by the City. A City Encroachment Permit is required at no charge to the property owner and the finished work must be of professional quality and must conform with all applicable City standards. All work must be paid for by the property owner and when the work is complete, the finalled permit and the paid invoice must be submitted to the City for review.
Every effort is made to preserve trees.
The City will remove only dead or potentially hazardous trees under this program. Tree roots may be the cause of your sidewalk problem, in which case, they will be cut back and a root barrier installed when appropriate. Caution must be used in cutting roots. If the root trimming creates a potentially hazardous tree, the City will require the removal of the tree and may require that a new tree be planted with a deep tree well and root barrier to help prevent re-occurrence of sidewalk damage. Trees that are not a hazard and are responsible for disrupting sidewalks, curbing and street areas may be removed by the property owner upon the issuance of a permit by the City and an agreement by the property owner to place another tree in a better location on the property.