When is curb and gutter repair required?

Curb and gutter repair is required in the following circumstances:

  • Where a defect interferes with the safe and reasonable use by pedestrians and bicyclists, such as vertical or horizontal separations of more than one-half inch or there are broken away sections adjacent to a marginal walk or driveway approach.
  • It is part of a driveway approach replacement.

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1. How do you select the streets to be paved?
2. What is the rating on the condition of streets in Watsonville?
3. How can I see what projects the City has out to bid?
4. Are these public improvement standards up to date?
5. Who is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk, park strip area, and curb gutters?
6. Can we have stop signs placed at intersections in our neighborhood to reduce speeding?
7. Cars speed through my neighborhood, how can we get/request a speed bump?
8. Why do we pay sewer fees?
9. Does city staff replace the water mains?
10. Why do the water mains have to be replaced?
11. What is the Chrome 6 Project?
12. Who is liable for injuries caused by defective sidewalks?
13. How is the need for correction of landscape-related problems determined?
14. When is concrete repair needed?
15. When is curb and gutter repair required?
16. What are the options available for completing the work?
17. How does one go about finding a contractor?
18. Are there inspections and standards for concrete repair work?
19. Is the property owner responsible for repairs if the concrete damage is caused by a tree?
20. What measures should be taken to minimize concrete displacement by tree roots?