Commission hears public comment on sidewalks; vision‑plan update and workshops to continue
May 13, 2026
Resident Paul Menzie raised questions about sidewalk ownership and maintenance during public comment. Commissioners said sidewalk and vision‑plan workshops were productive and scheduled follow‑up meetings June 9 with workshop times at 5:00 and 5:30 p.m.
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During the Planning Commission’s public‑comment period May 12, resident Paul Menzie of Mountain Street said he had asked the building inspector to inspect his sidewalk and questioned whether municipal ordinance language that "property owners retain ownership of the sidewalk spaces and are therefore responsible for their maintenance" applies when title or survey lines do not clearly show ownership.
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