Franklin, TN Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Sidewalk Repair (2026)

(35)Require abuttings owners to construct and repair sidewalks; upon failure of such owner to comply, to construct and repair and charge the cost against the owner; and to make such costs a lien against the property, which may be added to and collected as property tax.(36)Require abutting owners or occupants of property abutting a sidewalk to keep such sidewalk clear of snow, ice, dirt and refuse.(37)Compel railroad companies at their expense to provide gates, watchmen, lights, gongs, or other warning devices at grade crossings; to construct and maintain such crossings, and to eliminate grade crossings and improve railroad overpasses or underpasses.(38)Impose such fees on persons or entities developing land within the corporate limits as the city deems appropriate to pay the cost of capital improvements and other expenses related to such developments including, but not limited to, improvements and expenses for street repair and construction, water services and/or facilities, wastewater and reclaimed water services and/or facilities, stormwater and drainage services and/or facilities, educational services and/or facilities, parks and recreational facilities, police protection, fire protection, garbage collection and/or disposal, and the providing of administrative services.(39)Have and exercise all powers which now or hereafter it would be competent for this charter specifically to enumerate, as fully and complete as though such powers were specifically enumerated herein.