Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Delaware County, PA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Delaware County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Sidewalk Repair
Delaware County's subdivision ordinance puts sidewalk and pathway maintenance on the property owner whenever the walk sits in a public right-of-way, easement or common area, unless the municipality has adopted a different rule. The default applies only in municipalities without their own subdivision and land development ordinance.
Delaware County PA Sidewalk Maintenance Duty
Some RestrictionsDelaware County Code § 195-807A(1)(c), (d), (i)
Shall be located within a public right-of-way, a public easement, or a common area. Unless otherwise required by the municipality, the maintenance of sidewalks and pathways within such areas shall be the responsibility of the property owner. (e) Shall have curb cuts, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, for handicapped access at street crossings, driveway crossings, and in...
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