Sidewalk Maintenance Program

Bexley's sidewalk replacement program is designed to keep sidewalks safe and accessible while reducing the financial burden on residents. Under the City's current policy, property owners are responsible for repairing or replacing sidewalk panels damaged as a result of driveway construction or improvement projects. However, the City pays for the replacement or repair of sidewalk panels identified during its routine sidewalk inspection program.

Each year, approximately one-third of the city's sidewalks are inspected, allowing every sidewalk in Bexley to be evaluated on a three-year cycle. During these inspections, staff walk each street to assess sidewalk conditions and identify panels that require repair or replacement.

Sidewalk panels are marked with either an "X", indicating the repair is the responsibility of the property owner, or a "C", indicating the repair will be completed by the City at no cost to the property owner.

Inspectors evaluate sidewalks for issues such as cracking, pitting, deterioration, broken corners, and changes in elevation. They also consider whether a sidewalk can safely remain in service until the next inspection cycle or should be repaired sooner to protect pedestrians.