Sidewalks are a vital component of the public transportation network. Since 1941, the California Streets and Highways Code has placed the responsibility to maintain public sidewalk on the adjacent property owners. The City is responsible for maintaining sidewalk locations adjacent to the city facilities and other sidewalk locations that are under maintenance agreements. 

Sidewalks can typically be repaired with concrete cutting or replacement of slabs. Concrete cutting or slicing is a cost-effective solution that can be performed at locations with an elevation difference of up to two inches. For more severe cases where the elevation difference is greater than two inches, the repair requires the entire concrete slab to be removed and replaced. 

Property owners are responsible for maintaining public sidewalk adjacent to their properties. Repairing the sidewalk requires a no-cost encroachment permit from the City. The finished work must be of professional quality and must also conform to all applicable City standards. The City of Livermore has worked to more clearly define where the responsibility changes for single family residences, which can be seen in this exhibit. Commercial and multi-family properties are responsible for all sidewalks (except ramps) adjacent to their properties. 

For more information regarding the Sidewalk Repair Program, call the City’s Engineering Division at (925) 960-4500 or download the sidewalk repair informational flier.

The City of Livermore thanks the neighbors and roadway users in advance, for their patience and cooperation as we continue to perform sidewalk repairs at various city owned and maintained locations through the city.