- Broken or blocked sidewalks are not usable for less able persons, those with wheelchairs, vision impaired, parents with strollers, or anyone who relies on safe sidewalks for daily life.
- Studies show that roads without sidewalks have more than 2X the pedestrian accidents. Sidewalks in good repair increase the property values of your neighborhood; and improve business and community vitality.
The Bottom Line: Everyone deserves access to safe travel routes. It is so much more than just the law.
You can apply for a sidewalk-only permit on our online permitting software
ENGINEERING FEES 2024* subject to change. (updates each fiscal year) Permit Fee: $34.94 + .33 per Square Feet
Sidewalks FAQ
- 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.
Apply for and receive your permit to repair the sidewalk
Go to the City online permit application system - Sidewalk/Driveway Approach & ADA RAMP Permit
- Attach sidewalk plans that clearly show the work to be completed.
- Plans must meet City Standards for sidewalks and must be attached in order for the permit to be approved. City standards can be found in the Public Works Design and Construction Standards Section 5.14. Drawings submitted should include the dimensions of the work to be performed, a north arrow, names of the adjacent roadways, and the address of the site if associated directly with an address or a description of the nearest landmark.
- The contractor and any subcontractor cannot start work until the contractor has obtained all insurance requirements including general liability insurance and the permit has been issued.
- Applicant is to assure that all work performed in the public right-of-way results in the public right-of-way being restored to its original or better condition.
- If you are disturbing more than 500 sq. ft. of soil, or if your project is located in a floodplain, stream corridor, or an area that has the potential to discharge additional stormwater off site, you will need an Erosion & Sedimentation Control (ESC) Permit before you can receive a sidewalk permit.
