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Council approves right‑of‑way maintenance ordinance after extended debate over sidewalk responsibility
Summary
Council adopted an amendment clarifying that adjacent property owners are responsible for maintenance from their property line to the centerline of the street; members debated whether homeowners should be required to repair sidewalks and asked for an education and phased enforcement plan.
The Bulverde City Council voted to approve an amendment to the city code that clarifies property owner responsibilities for maintenance of rights of way adjacent to their land.
The ordinance text defines the area of responsibility to extend from a property owner's shared boundary to the centerline of the adjacent street and clarifies required vertical clearances (a minimum of 14 feet above paved surfaces) and clear zones beside roads. City general counsel said the update is a "housecleaning" of dated language and aims to make expectations clearer for residents and staff.
Why it matters: The change affects…
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