District Of Columbia § 9-425.01 - Sidewalk installation requirements.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 9-425.01 — Sidewalk installation requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-425.01. Sidewalk installation requirements.
9-425.01For road segments that lack sidewalks on both sides of the street, road reconstruction, installation of a curb and gutter, or curb and gutter replacement shall include installation of a sidewalk on at least one side of the street.
For roadways that are missing sidewalks, but are not undergoing major construction, sidewalk installation shall be prioritized for the following areas:
Missing sidewalks in school areas;
Routes that provide access to parks and recreational facilities;
Transit stops;
Locations where the absence of a sidewalk creates substantial pedestrian safety risks; and
Roadway segments for which residents petitioned to have sidewalks.
The Mayor shall continue to accept and consider sidewalk petition requests from residents.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 9-425.01 ("Sidewalk installation requirements.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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