Description
At two locations on Claremont - 1) Between 109-111 Claremont Avenue and between 111 to end of Claremont at Hillside), the sidewalk is raised in a few areas. Caller mentioned that DPW has shaved these areas down in the past. Unsure if cause is due to tree roots.
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Acknowledged City of South San Francisco (Verified Official)
City of South San Francisco (Verified Official)
Thank you for the service request. Verified residents concern regarding the tripping hazard. Due to the city guidelines (**attached below AND hand delivered a hard copy to the resident at the address) The city is not responsible for the sidewalk on this property. Sewer department CCTV their lateral and no damage found.
Work completed by Ronald M, Celso I and CCTV by Greg J.
** PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SLIDEWALK REPAIR GUIDELINES
2)Per California Streets and Highways Code, Chapter 22, Section 5600-5630, the responsibility for the general condition of sidewalks and curbs rest with the abutting property owners ,except if the damage is determined to be caused by roots from trees in the City right-of- away , or the City- owned facilitates (such as storm drains and sewer ). In these cases, any require sidewalks or curb and gutter repair shall be the responsibility of the city.
6) The city may temporarily patch defects which are the property owner’s responsibility until the permanent repairs are made.
Closed City of South San Francisco (Verified Official)