Springdale, AR Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Sidewalk Repair (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- § 110-1
- Who is responsible
- owner or occupant of abutting lot
- Standard
- safe, convenient public use
- Max fine
- $1,000, doubles on repeat
Summary
Springdale's obstruction ordinance makes it unlawful for the owner or occupant of a lot to let the sidewalk in front of it stay in a condition that blocks safe public use.
...or for the owner or occupant of such lot or part thereof to permit any sidewalk in front of such lot or part thereof to remain in such condition as to prevent convenient and safe use thereof by the public.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 145).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 110-1 places the duty on the owner or occupant of each abutting lot to keep the fronting sidewalk passable: it is unlawful to 'permit any sidewalk in front of such lot or part thereof to remain in such condition as to prevent convenient and safe use thereof by the public.' The section sets no fixed repair schedule or material spec, it is a standing duty enforced complaint-by-complaint by the chief city inspector, backed by the general § 1-9 penalty.
Violations & Fines
Punishable under general penalty § 1-9: fine up to $1,000 (doubled for repeats); a continuing violation can be fined up to $500 per day it persists.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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