In DeSoto, sidewalk maintenance and repair responsibility generally falls on the adjacent property owner, consistent with Texas Transportation Code Chapter 311 and common Texas municipal practice. Pro
In DeSoto, sidewalk maintenance and repair responsibility generally falls on the adjacent property owner, consistent with Texas Transportation Code Chapter 311 and common Texas municipal practice. Property owners must keep sidewalks abutting their lot in safe, walkable condition and free from hazards like cracks, displacement, trip hazards over 1/2 inch, and vegetation overgrowth. The city may inspect, issue notice of defects, and require repairs within a specified period (often 30-60 days). If owners fail to act, the city can perform repairs and assess costs against the property. Damage caused by city-owned trees may shift responsibility or cost-sharing to the city.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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