Arvada, CO Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Sidewalk Repair (2026)

Section 94-31(a) states that "it shall be the duty of every owner of property located within the city to repair, reconstruct and maintain in good order all curb, gutter and sidewalks on, abutting or adjacent to the property," and subsection (b) makes it unlawful to fail, neglect, or refuse to comply with a repair notice, with each day of continued neglect a separate offense. Under Section 94-33, when curb, gutter, or sidewalk needs repair the city manager or a designee serves written notice on the owner requiring the work within 30 days, or a longer period at the manager's discretion, delivered by certified mail or personal service.

Section 94-35 gives the owner ten days from service to request a hearing contesting the notice, conducted by the city manager or designee. Section 94-36 sets the cost-sharing formula: except where the abutting street is scheduled for major capital maintenance within two years, the owner pays half the reasonable cost to replace or repair existing curb, gutter, and sidewalk and the city pays the other half; if capital maintenance is scheduled within two years, the city covers the entire cost. Owners may hire their own licensed contractor under Section 94-36(b) and be reimbursed half the cost after city inspection, or use the city's contractor under Section 94-36(c) by paying their share upfront or via an interest-free promissory note. If the owner does not comply, Section 94-37 lets the director of public works have the work performed by the city.