If you are working in or near the street, from six inches (6") behind the sidewalk to six inches (6") behind the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street, you need a Street Improvement Permit and must retain a Licensed Contractor to perform the work. These may be obtained at the Engineering, Planning and Building office, on the second floor of 540 Laird Avenue SE.

From East Market, drive south on Laird Avenue SE approximately one mile, and look for the two story brick building on the right, next to the water tower.

From Youngstown Road SE, turn north onto Laird Avenue SE and look for the two story brick building on the left side, immediately following the City of Warren Water Department offices.

On corner lots, solid fences shall have the same setback as the house on the street side of the lot. (Ord. 10396/92. Passed 5-27-92). A plot plan is required to be reviewed by the Planning Coordinator.
Note: The City recommends that you keep the fence one (1) foot off the property line so that you can maintain the other side, while still on your property.

 1.) What is our Sidewalk Maintenance Program?

 The Sidewalk Maintenance Program is an ongoing effort to evaluate sidewalk throughout the community, identify deficiencies, and to make repairs as necessary. Maintaining a safe sidewalk network is a benefit to the entire community especially to pedestrians with physical limitations and mobility challenges.

2.) Why do I have to pay to fix public sidewalk?

The responsibility to maintain and repair sidewalks in any community in Ohio is regulated by the Ohio revised code (729.01) which states that the condition and maintenance of sidewalks is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. The City of Warren's codified ordinance reflects this position in Chapter 909 "Sidewalks, Curb Ramps and Shared-Use Paths" and requires every owner of any lot or parcel of land in the city to keep the paved sidewalks and gutters in front of and abutting such lot or parcel of land constantly in good order and repair.

3.) What are the criteria for sidewalk repairs done by the city?

The City of Warren tends to repair sidewalk  with funds that were  either  allocated  from  ARP funds by Ward Council members that request particular  neighborhoods  to  be  evaluated  or  if there is extra funding in or road projects, we evaluate the  sidewalk that is attached  to  the  roads  we are currently paving within that particular project.

4.) What are our criteria when looking at sidewalk?

We strictly look for tripping hazards. If there is a heaved section  that  is greater than  1.5  inches, we consider repairing the section, with budget in mind, since it poses a risk to  public health.  If there is cracked sidewalk but the sidewalk is still level, we do not typically consider repairing the section.

Other questions, comments, concerns? Feel free to contact an Engineering Aide;

Connor Makosky- Engineering Aide IV

cmakosky@warren.org 330.841.2537