Sidewalk Improvement Program

Exemptions

In the spring, after receiving the construction notification letter with your estimate for sidewalk improvement, you can schedule a meeting with the project manager for concerns regarding your sidewalk. If you still disagree with the proposed sidewalk to be replaced, you can submit an Exemption Appeal Request Form for the city engineer to review and make a final decision. The exemption must be approved before the city's contractor arrives on your street.

Payment Plans

If you would like to have your cost for the sidewalk improvements spread over a longer period of time, you can fill out a Sidewalk Payment Plan Form. This will be reviewed by the city commission. If approved, special assessment payment plans will be billed through the treasurer's office, typically spread over six years with a maximum 6% interest rate. Interest rates and time period are established by the city commission prior to billing. Plans can be paid off at any time without penalty; contact the treasurer's office for a payoff amount. Currently, this is the only payment plan offered by the city and you must elect this option prior to receiving your bill.

For more information visit our FAQ and Replacement Criteria pages.

General Timeline

FALL

During the fall, the Engineering Division begins inspecting existing sidewalks and determines which sidewalks exhibit deficiencies requiring correction in accordance with the approved s

idewalk replacement criteria.

SPRING

In the spring of each year, homeowners in the designated target area will be notified of the specifics of the program, and in particular, the deficiencies identified on the sidewalk adjacent to their property that they are responsible to maintain as outlined in City Code §650. A cost estimate will be included in the notification letter. The Engineering Division will begin addressing property owner concerns only after notifications have been sent out in the spring.

SUMMER

Removal and replacement of sidewalk happens throughout the summer construction season, generally from May through October. If more work is required than the original letter estimated, property owners will receive an updated estimate on their front door.

WINTER

Single, one-time invoices are mailed to the current property owner typically in January or February.

Sidewalk Improvement Program