Irvine follows CA Streets and Highways Code 5610 placing sidewalk repair on adjacent property owners. The city runs an automated sidewalk scanning program for proactive maintenance.
Under CA Streets and Highways Code 5610, owners of lots fronting any portion of a public street must maintain adjacent sidewalks in safe condition that does not endanger persons or property or interfere with public convenience. Property owners are responsible for repairs caused by tree roots, settling, or general deterioration. The city Public Works Department oversees street and sidewalk maintenance programs and may issue notices requiring property owners to make repairs within a specified timeframe. Irvine has deployed sidewalk-scanning robots to survey over 1,500 miles of sidewalk and curb ramps, identifying deficiencies for prioritized repair. When the city performs repairs on behalf of a non-compliant owner, costs may be assessed back to the property. Encroachment permits are required for any work within the public right-of-way, obtained through the Public Works Development Engineering division.
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