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Sidewalk repairs in San Bernardino

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

What San Bernardino's code says

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If the owner does not repair
  • The city does the work and the cost becomes a lien; it may be added to the property tax bill.
    Applies: The owner does not get a permit and start within 60 days after notice, or does not finish with due diligence.
    § 12.92.060 · code text
    if a permit is not obtained and the construction is not commenced within 60 days after notice is given and diligently and without interruption prosecuted to completion, the Director of Development Services shall cause the construction to be done, and the cost of the same shall be a lien on the property.
Deadline to repair
  • 60 days.
    Applies: After the city's notice, to get a permit and start the work, then finish it without interruption.
    § 12.92.060 · code text
    if a permit is not obtained and the construction is not commenced within 60 days after notice is given and diligently and without interruption prosecuted to completion
Who must repair it
  • Owners of lots fronting a public street must maintain the sidewalk and curb, and repair them on city notice.
    Applies: When the street is improved, or when the area between the property line and street is kept as a park or parking strip.
    § 12.92.040 · code text
    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 and curb
  • Owners of fronting lots must build sidewalks or curbs in front of their property when the city gives notice.
    Applies: When over 50% of one side of the block has sidewalks or curbs, a petition is filed, or the city orders installation.
    § 12.92.050 · code text
    shall have the duty of constructing or causing the construction of sidewalks or curbs in front of their properties upon notice so to do by the city.

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What are the sidewalk repair rules for homeowners in San Bernardino?

San Bernardino's code: Owners of lots fronting a public street must maintain the sidewalk and curb, and repair them on city notice. (When the street is improved, or when the area between the property line and street is kept as a park or parking strip.) (§ 12.92.040); The city does the work and the cost becomes a lien; it may be added to the property tax bill. (The owner does not get a permit and start within 60 days after notice, or does not finish with due diligence.) (§ 12.92.060).

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