Taylorsville, UT Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Sidewalk Repair (2026)

Section 14.32.010 of the Taylorsville City Code assigns each owner of real property abutting or fronting a street, highway or alley the duty to repair and maintain in good condition all public curbs, curb ramps, gutters and sidewalks across or immediately abutting their property. Under section 14.32.020 the city, through its department, may inspect these features to determine defects or needed repairs, and section 14.32.030 requires written notice to the owner of record with the county recorder specifying the repair or defect and a deadline no earlier than 30 nor later than 60 days after the notice.

A residential owner may petition to pay 50 percent of the cost in advance, with the city council paying the remaining 50 percent if the petition is granted and funds are available; the city may instead form a special improvement district under Utah Code section 17A-3-301 et seq. to assess costs, or replace a defective sidewalk at its own expense without waiting on the owner. Section 14.32.040 requires no permit for ordinary repairs unless the grade, location or dimensions of the curb, curb ramp, gutter or sidewalk change, in which case the permit is issued at no charge.

If the owner misses the repair deadline and does not seek review, section 14.32.050 lets the city make the repairs itself with the owner's implied consent, and the city attorney may sue to recover the city's costs plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. Owners can appeal a repair notice to the department director within 10 business days and then to the city council within 10 business days of the director's decision under section 14.32.060, and a timely appeal stays the repair deadline under section 14.32.070.