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Who is responsible for the sidewalks?
Who is responsible for sidewalks in Newberg? Property Owners are responsible.
Newberg City Municipal Code 12.05.040 property owners are responsible for maintaining and paving sidewalks.
- If the sidewalk adjoins a private property, the property owner must maintain the sidewalk. The landscaped area between the curb and sidewalk is also maintained by the adjoining property owner, including street trees.
- If the property is owned by the City or State, the agency will maintain the sidewalks and landscaped areas.
Newberg Municipal Code 12.05.080 states that property owners must also maintain sidewalks adjacent to their land or will be liable for any damages caused to any person due to negligence/failing to keep and maintain sidewalks in good repair. This includes damage caused by snow and leaves not reasonably cleared.
