Asheville City Council revised our sidewalk regulations at the Oct. 26 session. While it has always been the case that property owners are responsible for maintenance of public sidewalks that cross their property, the new rule has teeth. Failure to keep sidewalks clear of debris, weeds, shrubs, snow and ice will result in warnings and then fines.
To spur public awareness of the new rules, and to encourage everyone to get with the program, we’ve scheduled a city-wide cleanup day. Join your neighbors, make new friends, get some exercise, and get ‘em clean! For those who are unable to clean their own sections, due to disability, contact us to arrange for volunteer help.
Click here to learn where people will be gathering, if you’d rather join a group than work alone.
If the weather is bad on Nov. 20, participate in our Virtual Sidewalk Cleanup, by reporting bad stretches in your neighborhood, so we can contact the owners or arrange for volunteer work.
While we’re clearing existing sidewalks, let’s not forget our neighbors and friends who don’t have sidewalks. (Video) If you notice there’s no sidewalk at all where one is needed, photograph that and send it to us. Again, be sure to specify the location and we’ll pass the the information along.
