What is a Sidewalk?
What is a Sidewalk?
Sidewalks are defined as "the portion of a street lying between the established or presumable curb line and the adjacent property line; the portion set aside for pedestrian use." They are composed of three elements that vary in width, material and location:
Walk • Driveway • Sod Space
Cincinnati Municipal Code §721
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Types of Sidewalk Construction
Downtown Sidewalks • 3rd Street
Concrete Sidewalk • Spring Grove Avenue
Pavered Sidewalk • Walnut Hills
The vast majority of sidewalk and driveway are of plain concrete construction. However, sometimes the construction method varies. For example, structural slabs can sometimes be encroachments that cover basement areas extending into the public right of way. Recent construction has placed a "topping" of clay pavers on these slabs for ease of future repairs. Replacing a structural slab requires design drawings sealed by a Professional Engineer. Maintaining structural slabs are solely the responsibility of the property owner.
Cincinnati Municipal Code §721-1-S1