Miami Code of Ordinances Chapter 54, Article II governs sidewalk construction, excavation, and repair. Property owners are responsible for maintaining sidewalks adjacent to their property. Repairs must follow city-established lines and grades under Section 54-41, and all work requires a permit from the Public Works Department.
Miami Code of Ordinances Chapter 54 (Streets and Sidewalks), Article II covers construction, excavation, and repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. Section 54-41 requires that all sidewalk, curb, and gutter construction follow lines and grades established by the city. Property owners are responsible for maintaining adjacent sidewalks in safe condition. When sidewalk damage is identified through inspection or complaint, the city issues a notice requiring repair within a specified timeframe. All sidewalk repair work requires a permit from the Resilience and Public Works Department. Contractors performing sidewalk work must be licensed. The city may perform emergency repairs when sidewalk conditions pose an immediate safety hazard and bill the property owner. Florida Statute §768.0425 provides some sovereign immunity protections for municipalities regarding sidewalk conditions, but property owners retain primary maintenance responsibility for abutting sidewalks.
Notice of violation with repair deadline. City may perform repairs and lien the property for costs. Permit violations for unpermitted work.
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