All sidewalks, walkways, steps and driveways located on all private property shall be maintained in a state of good repair. The owner and tenant of private property adjacent to all public sidewalks, walkways and steps shall keep such sidewalks, walkways, and steps free of mud, debris, or other obstruction that would impair or prevent their use.
(1993 Code, sec. 96.50; 2006 Code, sec. 66-81; Ordinance 417, sec. 2, adopted 12/1/97)
(a) 
All sidewalks located in residential zoned districts and located in the public right-of-way shall be the responsibility of the city.
(b) 
The city shall be responsible for the repair, replacement or reconstruction of the sidewalk.
(c) 
The decision to repair and/or replace a sidewalk shall be determined by the city utilizing the evaluation criteria listed in exhibit A below.
(d) 
All sidewalks located in nonresidential zoned districts and located in the public right-of-way shall be the responsibility of the individual property owner.
Exhibit A
Sidewalk Replacement Criteria
Criteria for sidewalk replacement will be as follows:
1.
Sidewalk must be located within the City of Murphy street right-of-way or easement.
2.
Sidewalk that has surface spalling with a depth of 1/4 inch or greater and covers 50% or greater of the area to be replaced.
3.
Sidewalk cross fall that is 1-1/2 inches or greater than the City’s sidewalk specifications (1/4"/foot) found in the City’s Standard Construction Details (2-1/2" total on a 4' walk).
4.
A sidewalk section that is missing pieces that creates a safety hazard, (not chips or cracks that are cosmetic in nature).
5.
Sidewalk longitudinal sections that have a dip of 2-3/4 inches or greater.
6.
Trip hazard, i.e., sidewalk sections that are adjoining and have a 1/4-inch or greater difference in levelness.
7.
Provide a 36-inch minimum clearance for obstructions located in sidewalks (i.e. mailboxes, utility poles, fire hydrants).
(1993 Code, sec. 96.51; 2006 Code, sec. 66-82; Ordinance 00-08-491 adopted 8/21/00; Ordinance 14-10-990 adopted 10/21/14)