Frequently Asked Questions Property Owner Responsibility CONCORD, CALIFORNIA

Why do property owners have to pay To be consistent with State Law, the City for the repairs to the sidewalk? of Concord has formal policy to make Per the California Streets and Highways certain that appropriate oversight and Sidewalk Repair Code (Sections 5610-5618) and the City consistent approach is provided when the of Concord Municipal Code (Sections City inspects and repairs sidewalks, curbs Program 12.25.030-12.25.040), property owners and gutters. are responsible and liable for any damaged sidewalk areas adjacent to their homes or The City’s Sidewalk Ordinance delineates businesses. Property owners also benefit the responsibility for maintaining and from a safe and aesthetically pleasing repairing sidewalks to the owners of real sidewalk through increased property value. property that are adjacent to, or which front any portion of a sidewalk. The City’s Streets What criteria are used to determine Maintenance Division in Public Works will if a sidewalk needs to be repaired? perform certain temporary repairs on said The City has specific criteria it follows sidewalks, curbs and gutters. when inspecting sidewalks. Inspectors look for cracked, uneven surfaces, Any temporary repairs installed or performed excessive deterioration, excessive slopes, by the City are performed as a courtesy only, and horizontal or vertical offsets that can and shall not void, supersede or replace cause tripping hazards. Once inspections any duties of an adjacent property owner have been completed property owners are to implement permanent repairs to the Safe, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks contribute notified of any sidewalk in need of repair. sidewalk in accordance with the City’s to the livability and aesthetic image of our Sidewalk Ordinance. community. Do property owners have to use the contractor provided by Property owners are liable for any damage Per State Law and City Municipal Code, the City to make repairs? or injury resulting from their sidewalk’s property owners are responsible and liable No. Property owners may hire a contractor condition. for any damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter of their choosing to complete repairs. adjacent to their home or business. A City permit is required before completing The City of Concord’s Sidewalk Repair Program CITY OF CONCORD any work. is meant to assist property owners with SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM expensive and complex sidewalk repair work. Will my home owners insurance cover For questions, to schedule work, the cost to replace my sidewalk? or to report concerns: Please contact your insurance provider to determine if sidewalk, curb, and gutter (925) 671-3448 repairs are covered, and also be aware of [email protected] your deductible amount. 1455 Gasoline Alley Concord, CA 94520 www.cityofconcord.org Superior quality of life Repair Options Sidewalk Repair Costs 2017 Sidewalk Repair Pricing

Generally, property owners have two The information below is meant as a guide, Work Description Unit Price* options for repairing their sidewalks: not the final determination, in helping you Remove concrete estimate the cost to repair your sidewalk. SF $5.00 • Property owners can make their own sidewalk repairs using a licensed contractor First measure the length of the area to be Remove curb LF $25.00 of their choosing. An encroachment replaced in inches. Always start and end Remove curb & gutter LF $30.00 permit, which details the specifications your measurements at the expansion joints Construct concrete for sidewalk repairs, is required. Permit or score lines in the concrete (the lines that SF $18.00 sidewalk fees apply and they include the cost of segment the sidewalk into rectangles or City-required inspections. squares). Divide the inches by 12 to convert Construct 6” curb LF $50.00 your measurement to feet. Construct 6” curb • Property owners can take advantage of LF $75.00 and gutter the City’s Sidewalk Repair Program. Next measure the width of the area to Tree root pruning EA $500.00 With this option property owners be replaced in inches. Measure the entire benefit from economy-of-scale pricing distance from one side of the sidewalk Reconstruct driveway SF $20.00 and absence of worry about selecting a to the other. Divide the inches by 12 to *Pricing will vary year-by-year and by contract. contractor. The permit and inspection convert your measurement to feet. fees are also waived. SF = Square Feet LF = Linear Feet EA = Each Multiply the two numbers together to get Permit, inspection and deposit fees cost a the area to be replaced in square feet (SF). minimum of $1,000 when you perform sidewalk How the Program Works work on your own and do not take advantage of this Program. 1. The City becomes aware of sidewalk Using the adjacent table, calculate the cost defects through routine inspections or of removing sidewalk and add it to cost of citizen complaints. constructing sidewalk. Be sure to also add the cost of tree root pruning if necessary. 2. The City provides a temporary, courtesy patch usually by ramping or grinding the sidewalk to smooth it out until the Example: property owner makes a permanent repair. Sidewalk measures 48" wide by 240" long 3. The property owner is notified that he 48"/12 = 4 feet; and 240"/12 = 20 feet or she must make repairs and is given the option of using the City’s Sidewalk 4' x 20' = 80 square feet (SF) Repair Program. 4. The City calculates the cost of repair $5 x 80 SF = $400 to remove the sidewalk work and the property owner pays the City directly. $18 x 80 SF = $1,440 to construct new sidewalk 5. The City schedules the repair work with the $400 + $1,440 + $500 (root pruning) = $2,340 contractor and manages it to completion.