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Sidewalk repairs in National City

National City'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 National City Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What National City's code says

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If the owner does not repair
  • If the city must do the maintenance, its cost becomes a lien collected on the property tax bill.
    Applies: After the responsible persons fail to maintain the sidewalks, curbs, gutters and streets.
    § 13.04.280 · code text
    In the event that said persons fail to maintain sidewalks, curbs, gutters and streets in accordance with the requirements of this section and the Streets and Highways Code of the state, notice shall be given, as provided in the Streets and Highways Code, and in the event the city is required to perform such maintenance, a lien shall be imposed to cover the cost of such work.
Who must repair it
  • Owners or those in charge must keep adjacent sidewalks, curbs and gutters free of dirt and debris and properly maintained.
    § 13.04.280 · code text
    Any person owning, or having charge of any properties in the city is charged with the duty of maintaining sidewalks, curbs and gutters adjacent to or contiguous to said properties free and clear of all dirt, rocks, debris and other materials which would tend to obstruct said sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
  • The maintenance duty covers the full width of the parkway, with or without a sidewalk.
    Applies: Parkway, whether or not it has a sidewalk.
    § 7.18.120 · code text
    The provisions of Section 13.04.280 also apply to the entire width of the parkway, whether or not a sidewalk is located therein.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the sidewalk repair rules for homeowners in National City?

National City's code: Owners or those in charge must keep adjacent sidewalks, curbs and gutters free of dirt and debris and properly maintained. (§ 13.04.280); If the city must do the maintenance, its cost becomes a lien collected on the property tax bill. (After the responsible persons fail to maintain the sidewalks, curbs, gutters and streets.) (§ 13.04.280).

General information, not legal advice.

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