In order to promote safety in Canton neighborhoods, and improve the appearance of the community, Canton has adopted a sidewalk ordinance and program.
Sidewalks are inspected in designated neighborhoods (click here to view the 2011-2015 Sidewalk Repair Program Master Plan Map) on an annual basis in order to determine if any portion of the sidewalk is in need of replacement. If, after inspection, the township determines that a homeowner's sidewalk is in need of repair, the homeowner will be notified accordingly.
Canton's Utility Inspector will place "Green Dots" denoting resident responsibility and "Red Dots" denoting Township responsibility for all sidewalk repairs. All subdivision ramps in need of repair will be replaced to meet the guidelines set by the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
After inspections have been completed, a Public Hearing for Necessity of Repairs is scheduled. Notification letters are mailed with the time, date and location of the Public Hearing. The letters also include an estimated quantity and cost of the sidewalk to be repaired. After the hearing, homeowners have 60 to complete repairs. Options for sidewalk repair are provided in the notification letters and in the Sidewalk Program Brochure.
All 2011 sidewalk repair construction is anticipated to begin after Memorial Day and be completed by the end of August. Invoices for repair work will be mailed in the Fall/Winter. For more information, please call Canton's Public Works Division at 394-5150 or click here to view a list of frequently asked questions.
2011 PROGRAM: The following subdivisions will be participating in the 2011 Sidewalk Replacement Program
- Bridgemont Park
- Buckingham Place
- Fellows Creek Estates
- Fox Run Subdivisions 1-2
- Heritage Farms
- North Pointe
- Royal Point West
- Sunflower Village 12
- Whispering Meadows
- Miscellaneous locations.
Sidewalk Program Brochure
- Mailed to property owners upon request
- List of Repair Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Examples of defective concrete ordinance violations
