Sidewalk Safety Program
UNSAFE SIDEWALKS
Many property owners may not know that normal repair and maintenance of sidewalks, planting strips, curbs, and gutters are the responsibility of the property owner. Petaluma Municipal Code Chapter 13.10 states that property owners are required to maintain the sidewalk, planting strips, curbs, and gutters adjacent to, or in front of, their property to allow for safe and unobstructed passage of pedestrians. Uneven sidewalks make pedestrian travel difficult and can cause safety hazards.
Please note, an encroachment permit is required for sidewalk repairs. By repairing your sidewalk, you are reducing your potential for liability.
To report a hazardous sidewalk, or if you have any questions about sidewalk repairs, please contact the Public Works & Utilities Department at 707-778-4303, [email protected], or report an issue here.
Report an unsafe sidewalk
Contact the Public Works & Utilities Department to report an unsafe sidewalk by calling (707) 778-4303 or by email [email protected]
Sidewalk Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is responsible for the sidewalk in front of my house?
- Is the property owner responsible for sidewalk damaged by trees that have been planted in the landscaping strip between the sidewalk and street?
- Can the sidewalk repairs be done without removing trees?
- Can I remove the trees along the sidewalk?
- I received a notice from the City of Petaluma requiring sidewalk repair, what next?
- Can I do the repairs myself?
- What can I do if paying for the sidewalk repairs is too expensive for me right now?
- How much can be financed?
- What is the minimum payment allowed?
- What is the maximum term for repayment?
- What forms are required to set up financing?
- How much is the administration fee?
- What if I default on making payments?
- What if I want to dispute the charges?
- Other questions?
