Council discusses sidewalk gaps, repair responsibilities and possible policy changes

May 26, 2025

Councilors and staff reviewed the absence of a citywide sidewalk maintenance inventory, existing ordinance placement of responsibility on property owners for sidewalks (except city-owned properties), and options including a bond, a loan program, or city-funded repairs for high-priority hazards.

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Councilors raised safety concerns Dec. 9 about sidewalk conditions and asked staff whether Keizer maintains an inventory of missing or damaged sidewalks.

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