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Centreville council adopts revised sidewalk ordinance shifting most repair responsibility to town
Summary
The Centreville Town Council approved amended Ordinance 11‑2024 after a public hearing and a second reading. Under the amendment, property owners will be responsible for sidewalk repairs only when they themselves cause the damage; otherwise the town will assume responsibility and may pursue third parties.
Centreville — The Centreville Town Council on Jan. 2 approved amended Ordinance 11‑2024, changing which party is responsible for repairing sidewalks in town.
The ordinance, presented at a public hearing and carried through a second reading, makes the town responsible for sidewalk repairs in all circumstances except where a property owner directly causes the damage. The town attorney, Sharon Van Emberg, told the council the current text also preserves the town’s ability to pursue third parties that cause damage.
Council member Huffer, Council Vice President Kiel and Council member Wirth recorded affirmative votes on the ordinance during the roll call following a motion to approve. The council held a public hearing on the ordinance earlier in the meeting and then adjourned that hearing before acting on final adoption.
The council did not specify a timeline for when the town would begin repairs under the new responsibility framework, nor was a funding source for large-scale replacement projects identified during the discussion. Council members noted prior discussion at earlier meetings had addressed many of their questions.
Copies of the legal advertisement and proof of publication were presented to the council at the public hearing by Town Clerk Gaye Adams.
