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Sidewalk repairs in Patterson

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

What Patterson's code says

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If the owner does not repair
  • The owner is assessed repair costs plus city inspection, administration and collection costs; unpaid assessments can lead to a lien.
    Applies: When the city contracts for the repair.
    § 12.14.010 · code text
    including the costs of collection of assessments for the costs of maintenance and repair under subsection (A) of this section or handling of any lien placed on the property due to failure of the property owner to promptly pay such assessments.
  • After repair, the city council hears the cost report on at least 10 days notice; owners may object in writing.
    § 12.14.060 · code text
    The notice shall specify the day, hour and place when the city council will hear and pass on the report of the costs of the repair, together with any written objection or protests which may be raised by any property owner liable to be assessed for the cost of such repair or construction
Liability for injuries
  • The property owner is liable for injury or property damage caused by not keeping the sidewalk area safe.
    § 12.14.020 · code text
    If, as a result of the failure of any property owner to maintain the sidewalk area in a nondangerous condition as required by Section 12.14.010, any person suffers injury or damage to person or property, the property owner shall be liable to such person for the resulting damages or injury.
Deadline to repair
  • The Public Works director may extend the time to start repairs by no more than 74 days after notice.
    Applies: Only for sufficient cause.
    § 12.14.010 · code text
    the Public Works director may in his or her discretion, and for sufficient cause, extend the period within which required maintenance and repair of sidewalk areas must commence by a period of not to exceed seventy-four days from the time the notice referred to in said Section 5614 is given.
Who must repair it
  • Owners and permitted occupants of lots fronting the sidewalk area must repair and maintain it and pay the costs.
    § 12.14.010 · code text
    The owners of lots or portions of lots adjacent to or fronting on any portion of a sidewalk area between the property line of the lots and the street line, including parking strips, sidewalks, and persons in possession of such lots by virtue of any permit or right shall repair and maintain such sidewalk areas and lay the costs and expenses therefor

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Frequently asked questions

What are the sidewalk repair rules for homeowners in Patterson?

Patterson's code: Owners and permitted occupants of lots fronting the sidewalk area must repair and maintain it and pay the costs. (§ 12.14.010); The owner is assessed repair costs plus city inspection, administration and collection costs; unpaid assessments can lead to a lien. (When the city contracts for the repair.) (§ 12.14.010).

General information, not legal advice.

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