Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Sterling Heights, MI (2026)

Sterling Heights Code of Ordinances § 48-6(I)

All sidewalks within the city shall be kept and maintained in good repair by the owner of the property adjacent to and abutting upon the same. Whenever the City Engineer determines that a sidewalk is unsafe, he or she shall cause written notice thereof to be given by first class mail to the owner of abutting property as determined from the tax rolls. If any owner shall neglect to keep and maint...

Sterling Heights Code of Ordinances § 48-4(B)

It shall be unlawful to install or place any vending machine, express mail machine, private mailbox, pick-up box or railing within the right-of-way or to erect, construct, place or maintain any bumps, fences, gates, chains, bars, pipes or other obstructions within the right-of-way.    (C)   It shall be unlawful to install, construct or place any earthen mound with a grade variance of more than ...

Sterling Heights Code of Ordinances § 48-4(A)

It shall be unlawful to construct or lay any pavement for any public street, sidewalk, alley, approach or to repair the same, to make any excavation within the right-of-way or to construct any improvement within the right-of-way without first having secured a permit from the city.    (B)   It shall be unlawful to install or place any vending machine, express mail machine, private mailbox, pick-...