Default rule and exceptions
Per the City of Aurora Concrete Repair Policy Manual (Streets Services Division), the sidewalk, curb and gutter are maintained by the City, while property owners are responsible for driveways and driveway aprons. Owners may choose to have the City do right-of-way concrete repairs or privately contract them at their own expense. Snow and ice removal on the abutting sidewalk is an owner duty (§§ 126-312/126-313).
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Property owner | Maintain driveways and driveway aprons. Remove snow and ice from the abutting sidewalk within 24 hours after a snowfall (48 hours after a declared snow emergency ends) (§§ 126-312, 126-313). |
| City / public agency | The City maintains and repairs sidewalks, curb and gutter under its Concrete Repair Policy Manual / annual concrete program. |
| Exceptions | Owners handle driveways/aprons and may privately contract ROW repairs at their own expense. |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 9, 2026.
Driveways, detached driveways and driveway aprons are not maintained by Operations. Maintenance of these concrete areas is the responsibility of property owners. The sidewalk, curb and gutter are maintained by the City. Repairs to these concrete areas will be done in accordance with this Manual. ... For damaged concrete in the public right of way, property owners may choose to have concrete repairs performed by either the city or to privately contract the work at their personal expense.
Failure to remove any accumulation of snow and ice from sidewalks under section 126-312 within 24 hours after every snowfall is hereby declared unlawful and constitutes a nuisance ... When a snow emergency is declared, however, snow and ice shall be removed within 48 hours after announcement of the termination of the snow emergency
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Common questions
Who pays for sidewalk repair in Aurora, CO?
The city / utility. Maintain driveways and driveway aprons. Remove snow and ice from the abutting sidewalk within 24 hours after a snowfall (48 hours after a declared snow emergency ends) (§§ 126-312, 126-313).
Are there exceptions in Aurora, CO?
Owners handle driveways/aprons and may privately contract ROW repairs at their own expense.
Is there any cost help for sidewalk repair in Aurora, CO?
The City maintains/repairs sidewalks, curb and gutter (Concrete Repair Policy Manual, Streets Services). Owners may privately contract ROW repairs at their own expense. (Manual dated Dec 2011; a later reported 50/50 sidewalk cost-share is not verbatim-confirmed here.)
What is this based on for Aurora, CO?
This verdict is sourced to City of Aurora Concrete Repair Policy Manual (City maintains sidewalks, curb and gutter) and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- City of Aurora Concrete Repair Policy Manual (City maintains sidewalks, curb and gutter)official · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-27
- Aurora Municipal Code § 126-313 (owner snow/ice removal duty; 24h / 48h emergency)official · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-09
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