Pembroke Pines, FL Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Sidewalk Repair (2026)
Key Facts
- Who is responsible
- Abutting private property owner
- Correction window
- 15 days after notice
- City remedy
- City repairs and bills or liens owner
- Ownership proof
- County Tax Assessor records
- Max penalty
- $500 fine or 90 days jail
Summary
Pembroke Pines Code § 52.01 makes it unlawful for the abutting property owner to let the sidewalk, driveway, or alley next to their lot fall into a condition that is unsafe or inconvenient for public use. If the owner doesn't fix it within 15 days of a violation notice, the city repairs it and bills, or liens, the property.
It shall be unlawful for any person to allow the sidewalks, driveways, or alleys abutting or lying adjacent or contiguous to a privately owned lot, plot, tract, or parcel of land, whether vacant, occupied, or built upon and used for business purposes or as a private residence, to remain in a condition which renders them unsafe or inconvenient to use for the purpose for which they were intended by the general public.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-61: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 2056, passed 12-11-25).
Full Breakdown
01 places the maintenance duty squarely on the property owner: it is unlawful to allow the sidewalks, driveways, or alleys abutting or lying adjacent or contiguous to a privately owned lot, plot, tract, or parcel of land, whether vacant, occupied, or built upon and used for business purposes or as a private residence, to remain in a condition which renders them unsafe or inconvenient to use for the purpose for which they were intended by the general public. 02, in the same subchapter, adds a related duty to maintain trees on the property or in the adjacent swale so they don't block streetlight illumination.
03 by the county Tax Assessor's records, which serve as prima facie proof of who is responsible on the date a violation is charged. 04, once the Code Enforcement Department finds a sidewalk, driveway, or alley in violation, it must issue the abutting owner a written notice describing the problem and ordering correction or removal within 15 days. 05 authorizes the city to record a lien against the property for any unpaid cost, enforced under the city's ordinances, Charter, and state law. 99 and treats each day a violation continues as a separate offense.
Violations & Fines
An owner who ignores a § 52.04 notice of violation faces the city performing the sidewalk, driveway, or alley repair itself and billing the cost back, plus a lien on the property under § 52.05 if that cost goes unpaid. Section 52.99 also exposes the owner, or an agent, servant, or employee responsible for upkeep, to the general penalty in § 10.99: a fine of up to $500, up to 90 days in jail, or both, with each day of continued violation a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has to fix a broken sidewalk in front of a Pembroke Pines home?
How long do I have to fix a sidewalk violation after the city notifies me?
What happens if I don't pay for sidewalk repairs the city makes?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Pembroke Pines
Florida rules heatmap·Compare Pembroke Pines to another location·View the Florida sidewalk & pedestrian rules overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Sidewalk Repair in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Broward County handle sidewalk repair.