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Council adopts public-right-of-way maintenance ordinance, removes fine provision after amendments
Summary
St. Joseph County Council approved a new public-right-of-way maintenance ordinance requiring adjoining property owners to keep sidewalks and approaches clear and in repair, but the council removed the section authorizing fines and added clarifying language about timing for repairs.
St. Joseph County Council approved an ordinance establishing standards for maintenance of public rights of way, including owner/occupant responsibility for sidewalks, private approaches and obstructions that interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
The proposed ordinance was presented by county staff as filling a gap: unlike neighboring jurisdictions, the county has not previously had a comprehensive code section spelling out right-of-way maintenance responsibilities. The measure drew public comment and council questions about the burden on older or fixed-income…
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