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Sidewalk repairs in Davis

Davis's own rules on sidewalk repairs, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Davis Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Davis's code says

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  • The permit fee for sidewalk repair and maintenance is waived; the permits themselves are still needed.
    § 35.09.060 · code text
    The permit fee in connection with the repair and maintenance of sidewalks pursuant to this article shall be waived.
If the owner does not repair
  • Sidewalk repair costs are collected through the state Streets and Highways Code assessment process.
    § 35.09.080 · code text
    The procedure for collecting sidewalk maintenance and repair costs shall be in accordance with California Streets and Highways Code Sections 5616 through 5630.
Who must repair it
  • The owner must keep the sidewalk, curbs and gutters safe and in repair, at the owner's cost.
    Applies: Lots next to or fronting the sidewalk. The duty applies whether or not the city sends a notice.
    § 35.09.030 · code text
    The property owner of lots or portions of lots adjacent to or fronting on any portion of a sidewalk shall repair and maintain the sidewalk in a safe and non-dangerous condition at the owner's cost and expense.
  • Owners are not responsible for damage caused by utility structures if they notified the utility of obvious damage.
    Applies: Utility structures include telephone poles, storm drains, cable television structures, fire hydrants and similar structures.
    § 35.09.030 · code text
    Notwithstanding the above, the property owner of lots or portions of lots adjacent to or fronting on any portion of a sidewalk shall not be responsible for sidewalk damage if the damage is caused by a utility structure, telephone pole or structure, storm drain, cable television structure, fire hydrant, or similar utility structure.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the sidewalk repair rules for homeowners in Davis?

Davis's code: The owner must keep the sidewalk, curbs and gutters safe and in repair, at the owner's cost. (Lots next to or fronting the sidewalk. The duty applies whether or not the city sends a notice.) (§ 35.09.030); Sidewalk repair costs are collected through the state Streets and Highways Code assessment process. (§ 35.09.080).

General information, not legal advice.

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