Lansing, MI Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Sidewalk Repair (2026)

Any property owner, or his or her tenant, guest or agent, who, either willfully or accidentally, damages a sidewalk, shall repair or replace such sidewalk when so ordered by Council, consistent with the requirements of the Department of Public Service.(b)In all cases, the owner of every lot or parcel of land in the City shall remove obstructions from sidewalks adjoining his or her lot or parcel of land when so required by the Director of Public Service, and shall construct sidewalks adjacent to his or her lot or parcel of land when so ordered by Council.(c)Where a developed portion of property lies subjacent to or under any sidewalk, the construction, reconstruction or repair of which is necessary, the responsibility to repair, construct or maintain the sidewalk will remain that of the property owner, unless the property owner executes a release of liability in favor of the City and its contractors or subcontractors, in a form satisfactory to the City, for any property damage occurring as a result of such construction, reconstruction, repair or maintenance.