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The sidewalk in front of my home/business needs some work. Who is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk?: Adjacent property owners are responsible for maintaining sidewalks (and landscaping strips) along the street frontage(s) of their property. Obtain a Right of Way Permit if you plan to do any reconstruction of your sidewalk (and/or driveway approach).

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1. The sidewalk in front of my home/business needs some work. Who is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk?: Adjacent property owners are responsible for maintaining sidewalks (and landscaping strips) along the street frontage(s) of their property. Obtain a Right of Way Permit if you plan to do any reconstruction of your sidewalk (and/or driveway approach).

2. I noticed a problem with the sidewalk in front of someone else’s property. Who should I notify?: Complaints regarding sidewalk defects should be directed to Public Works at 503-665-9320. City staff will then initiate a compliance action and require the adjoining property owner to correct the defect.

3. I noticed a problem (i.e. debris in the road, damaged signs, etc.) with a street in the City. How should I go about reporting it?: These problems should be reported directly to Public Works at 503-665-9320. If you know the problem is on a county road, you can contact Multnomah County directly at 503-988-5050.

4. Who should I contact regarding complaints/concerns about traffic signals?: Traffic signals in Fairview are maintained by Multnomah County. For issues related to traffic signals, call Public Works at 503-665-9320 or the County directly at 503-988-5050.