Auburn, WA Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Sidewalk Repair (2026)

232 places maintenance of the sidewalk area along either side of any street on the abutting property owner as a duty, burden and expense, covering removal of debris, moss, snow and ice, cleaning the sidewalk, maintaining vegetation for sight distance, and keeping barriers or fences where the sidewalk sits more than two feet above the abutting property. 232 makes the owner responsible for keeping it free of holes, tears, bulging, rippling and rough edges. 234 goes further on repair and replacement: the abutting owner is responsible for repairing or replacing the sidewalk itself, and any artificial turf, unless the city engineer determines otherwise.

An owner who believes the damage or needed replacement is the city's or a third party's responsibility must notify the city engineer in writing with documentation supporting that claim. 66 ACC. When city work in the landscape strip will disturb artificial turf, the city or its permitted contractor must give at least three business days' notice before removing it, and the owner then has three business days after notice of work completion to reset the turf or restore the area to city engineering design standards. 080 with costs directed back to the owner or permittee.