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Fargo, ND Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Sidewalk Repair (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Duty holder
Adjoining lot/parcel owner
Legal basis
§ 18-0201.1(C)
Enforcement
Ordered by board resolution
Notice requirement
Per N.D.C.C. § 40-29-03
New construction
Owner installs before occupancy issued

Summary

Fargo law makes the adjoining property owner responsible for reconstructing and maintaining sidewalks in good repair, not the city, with repairs ordered by resolution of the board of city commissioners.

The owner of any lot or parcel of land adjoining any street or avenue in the city of Fargo shall reconstruct and maintain in good repair such sidewalks along the street or avenue as have been previously constructed and shall construct such sidewalks when so ordered by resolution of the board of city commissioners.

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Full Breakdown

Fargo's municipal code puts sidewalk repair squarely on the adjoining property owner, not the city. Under § 18-0201.1(C), the owner of any lot or parcel adjoining a street "shall reconstruct and maintain in good repair" any sidewalk previously built along that frontage, and must reconstruct it when the board of city commissioners orders it by resolution. The same section requires the original builder of a new building to install sidewalks (or petition the city to build them and assess the cost) before a certificate of occupancy issues. Repair orders come with notice under N.D.C.C. § 40-29-03.

Violations & Fines

Failing to keep a sidewalk in good repair, or ignoring a board resolution ordering reconstruction, violates § 18-0201.1(C); the city can order the work done after notice under N.D.C.C. § 40-29-03.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for fixing a broken sidewalk in Fargo?
The owner of the adjoining lot or parcel, under Fargo Municipal Code § 18-0201.1(C). Owners must reconstruct and maintain sidewalks in good repair, including when the board of city commissioners orders the work by resolution.
Does the city or the property owner pay to build a new sidewalk in Fargo?
The original owner of a newly constructed building must install the sidewalk, or petition the city to build it and assess the cost to the property, before the city will issue a certificate of occupancy.

Sources & Official References

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