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Sidewalk repairs in El Cerrito

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

What El Cerrito's code says

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If the owner does not repair
  • The city may proceed under state law and make the upkeep or replacement cost a lien on the owner's property.
    Applies: Applies if the owner fails to maintain and repair the sidewalk area.
    § 13.20.090 · code text
    Upon failure of the property owner to maintain and repair the sidewalk area as required by subsection A of this section, the city may proceed under the provisions of Chapter 22 of Division 7 of the state Streets and Highway Code, and make the costs of maintaining or replacing the sidewalk area a lien on the property of such property owner in the manner provided therein.
Liability for injuries
  • The owner is liable for injury or property damage caused by failing to keep the sidewalk safe.
    Applies: When a person is hurt or suffers damage because the owner failed to maintain the sidewalk.
    § 13.20.090 · code text
    If, as a result of the failure of any property owner to maintain such sidewalk in a non-dangerous condition as required by subsection A of this section, any person suffers injury or damage to person or property, such property owner shall be liable to such person for such damage or injury.
Who must repair it
  • Each owner of property next to a sidewalk must keep it safe and repair or replace it when needed.
    § 13.20.090 · code text
    Each owner of real property adjacent to any sidewalk in the city shall maintain such sidewalk in a non-dangerous condition, and shall repair and replace such sidewalk whenever necessary to maintain it in such condition.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the sidewalk repair rules for homeowners in El Cerrito?

El Cerrito's code: Each owner of property next to a sidewalk must keep it safe and repair or replace it when needed. (§ 13.20.090); The city may proceed under state law and make the upkeep or replacement cost a lien on the owner's property. (Applies if the owner fails to maintain and repair the sidewalk area.) (§ 13.20.090).

General information, not legal advice.

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