Description
I'm a business owner from the Temescal Alley shops, and the sidewalk along 49th has become extremely dirty from all the foot traffic. I was informed commercial blocks (like on Telegraph) are typically cleaned routinely, but I think this area is being skipped due to being otherwise residential, and has never been cleaned. It is getting pretty gross, and is visible to a lot of people visiting Oakland for the first time!
also asked...
Q. Is there a tree nearby with roots that may be the cause?
A. NO
A. NO
Q. Has anyone been hurt by it?
A. NO
A. NO
Q. Please describe the precise location (e.g., next to the bus bench)
A. North side of 49th between Telegraph and just past the Alley shops
A. North side of 49th between Telegraph and just past the Alley shops
4 Comments
Acknowledged City of Oakland (Verified Official)
JRC (Registered User)
Em (Registered User)
Oakland 311 (Verified Official)
Dear Sir or Madam:
Thank you for contacting OAK 311 regarding this matter. The maintenance and repair of sidewalks is the responsibility of the property owner per Section 5610 of the California State Street and Highways code and Section 12.04 of the Oakland Municipal Code. These codes require property owners to repair and maintain their sidewalks, except where sidewalk damage is caused by an official City of Oakland tree, in which case the City's current policy is to take on those repairs. If sidewalks are nonexistent, then the owners of the adjacent parcel are responsible for the installation of new sidewalks.
Thank you