Porterville Municipal Code § 20-2 Repair of Sidewalks and Curbs; Required; Notice

When any portion of any improved public street in the city or any sidewalk or curb constructed thereon shall be out of repair or pending reconstruction, and in condition to endanger persons or property passing thereon, or in condition to interfere with the public convenience in the use thereof, it shall be the duty of the superintendent of streets, or such other person as shall be appointed or delegated by the council or the city manager for that purpose, to require, by notice in writing, to be delivered to them, or their agent personally, or left on the premises, or mailed to their last known address, the owners or occupants to forthwith proceed to do the work necessary to be done, and such notice shall particularly specify what work is required to be done, and how the same is to be done and what materials shall be used, if any are required. (Ord. Code § 4221)

The owners of lots or portions of lots fronting on any portion of a public street or place when that street or place is improved or, if and when the area between the property line of the adjacent property and the street line is maintained as a park or parking strip, shall maintain any sidewalk in such condition that the sidewalk will not endanger persons or property and maintain it in a condition which will not interfere with the public convenience in the use of those works or areas, save and except as to those conditions created or maintained in, upon, along, or in connection with such sidewalk by any person other than the owner, under and by virtue of any permit or right granted to him by law or by the city authorities in charge thereof, and such persons shall be under a like duty in relation thereto. (Ord. 1365 § A(2), 11-18-1986)