A. 
"Abutting property"
means all property having frontage on any portion of a street right-of-way.
B. 
"Sidewalk"
is defined in MTMC Chapter 19.95.
C. 
"Sidewalk area"
means any and all structures or form of improvement in the space between the paved portion and the outer edge of the public right-of-way including but not limited to the sidewalk, curb, driveway approach and amenity zone.
D. 
"Street"
is defined in MTMC Chapter 19.95.
E. 
“Amenity zone”
is defined in MTMC Chapter 19.95.
(Ord. 1871 § 1, 1990; Ord. 2906, 3/5/2026)
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a comprehensive City-wide policy towards sidewalk maintenance and repair that addresses standards for construction, responsibilities of abutting property owners, and a process by which sidewalks are to be repaired or replaced.
(Ord. 1871 § 2, 1990; Ord. 2906, 3/5/2026)
All sidewalks shall be maintained by abutting property owners in the following manner:
A. 
All motorized vehicles shall be prohibited from parking on top of the curb, amenity zone, or any portion of the sidewalk area.
B. 
Trees and shrubs shall not be planted in the public right-of-way or on private property of such a variety or in such a manner that would result in damage to the sidewalk area.
C. 
The full width of the sidewalk along the entire length of any abutting property shall remain clear of any obstacles or obstructions to allow safe and easy passage of pedestrians.
D. 
Plant material such as grass shall be removed from cracks that may develop at the sidewalk surface.
(Ord. 1871 § 4, 1990; Ord. 2906, 3/5/2026)
A. 
Whenever a sidewalk or portion thereof is in need of repair as a direct result of neglect on the part of the abutting property owner to fulfill his or her maintenance obligations, as defined by MTMC § 12.05.040, the abutting property owner shall bear the burden and expense of the prompt reconstruction or repair of such sidewalk.
B. 
Whenever a sidewalk is in need of repair due to causes that are not a direct result of neglect on the part of an abutting property owner to fulfill his or her maintenance obligations, the City shall be responsible for repairs or reconstruction.
(Ord. 1871 § 5, 1990; Ord. 2906, 3/5/2026)