Garden Grove, CA Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Sidewalk Repair (2026)

110 lets the City order sidewalk and curb repair whenever the pavement in front of a lot is out of repair, needs reconstruction, endangers people or property passing over it, or interferes with the public's use of the walk. The City delivers written notice to the owner of the adjoining premises, to the owner's agent, or to the occupant, or, if no one can be reached, by leaving a copy of the notice on the premises itself. That notice must describe the work required, designate the materials to be used, and specify how the work is to be performed, so an owner cannot be faulted for guessing wrong on method or materials.

Once notice is given, the owner, agent, or occupant has seven days to commence the repair or reconstruction and must carry it out using the manner and materials the notice specifies. Failing to begin the ordered work within the seven-day window, or starting it and then failing, refusing, or neglecting to prosecute the work diligently to completion in the manner specified, is itself a separate violation of the section. The obligation runs specifically to the person who owns, occupies, or acts as agent for the lot fronting the damaged sidewalk or curb on that same side of the street, not to the City or a different property.