Gresham, OR Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Sidewalk Repair (2026)
Key Facts
- Responsible party
- person in charge of property
- Standard
- good repair
- City liability
- none, per 7.15.040(5)(f)
- Covers
- sidewalks, driveways, planter strips
Summary
Gresham places the duty to keep sidewalks, driveway approaches, and planter strips in good repair on the person in charge of the abutting property, not the city, and shields the city from liability for defects.
The person in charge of property shall maintain the sidewalks, driveway approaches, planter strips, and amenities or structures placed therein, adjacent to their property in good repair and to meet the requirements of GRC 7.15.040(5).
(c) No person in charge of property shall permit or cause to exist on their property a condition to adversely affect the public rightof-way. The person in charge of property shall remediate the condition to eliminate the cause of the adverse effect and shall repair any
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damage to the public right-of-way caused by the condition.
(d) The person in charge of property that permits or causes to exist any vegetation that is a nuisance under GRC 7.15.040(2)(d)-(f) shall repair any damage to the public right-ofway caused by the nuisance.
(e) The person in charge of property that permits or causes to exist a condition that adversely affects the public right-of-way, or is responsible for maintaining the adjacent sidewalk, driveway approach, planter strip, and the amenities or structures placed therein, shall be liable to any person injured because of any negligence of the person in charge of property to comply with this GRC 7.15.040(5).
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
The general nuisance article requires the person in charge of a property, owner, agent, lessee, or occupant, to maintain the adjacent sidewalk, driveway approach, planter strip, and any amenities or structures in them, in good repair. The city disclaims liability for injury or damage from a defective or dangerous sidewalk condition; instead the responsible property holder can be liable to an injured person and must reimburse the city for any claim, judgment, settlement, investigation costs, or attorney fees the failure causes.
Violations & Fines
Failing to keep an abutting sidewalk in good repair is a nuisance violation; the responsible party can also be held liable for injuries and must reimburse the city for enforcement costs under GRC 7.15.040(5)(e)-(f).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the city liable if I'm hurt by a cracked sidewalk?
What must I maintain besides the sidewalk itself?
Sources & Official References
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