Sidewalks

Sidewalk Responsibility

New Albany Links Homeowners Association maintains common area and sidewalks that are abutting common areas of the association.

Residents are responsible for maintaining the sidewalks abbutting their properties in accordance with New Albany ordinance and State of Ohio code.

New Albany Ohio – Code of Ordinances

521.06 - DUTY TO KEEP SIDEWALKS IN REPAIR AND CLEAN.          

(a)No owner or occupant of abutting lands shall fail to keep the sidewalks, curbs or gutters in repair and free from snow, ice or any nuisance. (b)Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.

State Law reference— ORC 723.011

Ohio Revised Code

723.011 Control of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.

The legislative authority of a municipal corporation, in addition to the powers conferred by sections 729.01 to 729.10, inclusive, of the Revised Code, may require, by ordinance, by the imposition of suitable penalties or otherwise, that the owners and occupants of abutting lots and lands shall keep the sidewalks, curbs, and gutters in repair and free from snow or any nuisance.

COMPLAINTS

The New Albany zoning officer investigates property maintenance code complaints. Their goal is proactive enforcement through open communication in order to achieve compliance. They can be contacted at 614-939-2254 or click below for the online Zoning Complaint Form

CLICK HERE - New Albany Property Maintenance Code Complaints