The Importance of Sidewalks

Sidewalks are an integral part of the transportation system for the City of West Des Moines, allowing walking and jogging that is safely separated from vehicular traffic. City Council has responded to the importance placed on quality sidewalks by our residents by initiating a City Sidewalk Program.

The City Sidewalk Program

The sidewalk program provides a means of reviewing the condition of existing sidewalks and the need for new sidewalks throughout the City. This is an annual program, with a different area of the City scheduled for inspection every year. The areas and dates affected are shown on this map: 

Sidewalk Improvement Location Schedule

The scheduled area is reviewed by staff and notices of any defects found are sent to the property owner of record according to the County Assessor's office. The City encourages residents to repair deficiencies on their own.  If repairs are not completed by the property owner within the time specified in the notice, the City will have the sidewalk repaired and invoice the property owner.  If, after 30 days, the invoice is not paid the amount owed will be certified to the County Treasurer as a special assessment against the property.  For more information, select these documents:

Sidewalk Policy & Defects
 Sidewalk Program FAQ's

Sidewalk Deferral Form 

The City of West Des Moines continues the sidewalk program in an effort to provide safe public walkways.   As citizens of West Des Moines it is our responsibility to help maintain our City. This is an area that each property owner can assist with by taking proactive steps to maintain their sidewalks.

The elected officials and staff thank you for your cooperation in our efforts to make West Des Moines an even better place to live and work.

Please contact Community Compliance at Public Services 222-3480 if you have any additional questions.

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