Sidewalk Repair

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In an effort to make Aspen safer for pedestrians, the Engineering Department conducts an annual inspection of sidewalks to identify tripping hazards. If you have received a Sidewalk Repair Notice in the mail, the sidewalk adjacent to your property is in need of repair. Property owners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of sidewalk in front of, abutting or servicing their property. This inspection and notice are provided for your protection, as well as, the safety of the citizens and visitors of our city.

  1. Hazardous Sidewalks
  2. Repairs to My Sidewalk

The City of Aspen Municipal Code 21.16.090 describes a sidewalk as being hazardous if it exhibits one or more of the following characteristics:

  • Concrete that is spalling or crumbling;
  • Vertical displacement of the adjoining sidewalk section is in excess of one half (1/2) of an inch;
  • Lateral displacement of adjoining sidewalk section is in excess of one half (1/2) inch; or
  • Sidewalk has a transverse slope in excess of one (1) inch per foot, or the combination of transverse or longitudinal grade is insufficient for adequate drainage of the sidewalk causing accumulation of water and ice.

Repair Timeline

You are given 90 days to make any necessary repairs to your sidewalk. If repairs are not completed within the 90 day period, the City may complete the repairs and send the adjacent property owners an invoice for the work. If payment is not made within 90 days after receipt of invoice, the cost will be placed as a lien on the property.

View a photo of the specific hazard associated with your property, search for the address defined at the top of your Sidewalk Repair Notice:  Sidewalk Repair Needed by Address

Sidewalk Repair Map