Arlington Heights, IL Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Sidewalk Repair (2026)
Key Facts
- Who maintains parkway
- Property owner (§20-115)
- Covered areas
- Driveway aprons, culverts, service walks to sidewalk
- Mowing duty
- Owner mows parkway grass/ground cover
- Culvert repair
- Owner replaces/repairs on failure
- Penalty
- Up to $750 per offense (§20-701)
- New sidewalk deposit
- $15 per lineal foot (§20-107)
Summary
Arlington Heights, Illinois places the burden of parkway upkeep on the abutting property owner: Section 20-115 requires owners in the Cook County village to maintain the parkway strip, driveway approaches, and the service walks that connect the curb to the public sidewalk and the public sidewalk to the building.
All parkways located in the front or side yard of any property shall be maintained by the property owner. This includes private driveway approaches, the flare from the pavement edge extended for a private driveway approach, and service walks from curb or pavement edge to the public sidewalk and/or the public sidewalk to the building. Maintenance includes, but is not limited to, the following: a.Mowing of grass or ground cover,b.Keeping mailboxes and support structures in good condition,c.Keeping the culvert opening free of debris, andd.Replacement or repair of culvert upon failure of the culvert.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 3 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
Section 20-115, "Parkway Maintenance," in Chapter 20 ("Streets, Sidewalks and Trees") assigns upkeep of the strip between a property and the street to the property owner rather than the Village. " The listed maintenance tasks include mowing grass or ground cover, keeping any mailbox and its support structure in good condition, keeping culvert openings clear of debris, and replacing or repairing a culvert if it fails. 00-per-lineal-foot deposit from the applicant. Section 20-115 was adopted by Ordinance #15-037.
Violations & Fines
Failing to maintain a parkway, driveway apron, or connecting service walk as required by Section 20-115 falls under Chapter 20's general penalty, Section 20-701: a fine of up to $750.00 per offense, with a separate offense deemed committed for each day the violation continues. The Director of Public Works oversees compliance and any repair work performed in the right-of-way, whether by the Village or the owner, under Section 20-103.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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