DPW HWYS Shelley F assigned this issue to DPW HWYS Dayton (central)

I have sent a message also about the piles of leaves on Centennial Lane several weeks ago. It makes the sidewalks extremely unsafe for children walking to school and residents of the community. Thank for taking care of the issue. We appreciate your work in keeping our sidewalks safe.

Sidewalk maintenance is the responsibility of the abutting property owner. It’s a mass under taking to send letters out to each property owner. Is there a Homeowners Association we could reach out to?

Thank you for your reply. This sidewalk is not in a community, it is on a county roadway that abuts Howard County property. This sidewalk is the main walkway on a very traveled road that services elementary, middle and high schools, along with the many residents of the community. Howard county roadways need attention to reflect the wonderful county that we are.The HOA is not responsible for this cleanup. We all look forward to a safe walkway for our children.

Dear User Janette Fine, I understand your statement, the Code is Written for abutting property owners, even if you abutt the sidewalk from the rear of the property, not the roadway.

Here is the link to the Code which is Law. Let me know if you have any questions.
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/public-works/sidewalk-curb-maintenance

Here is part of the Code, that I copied for your viewing.
Sec. 18.402. ‐ Maintenance of sidewalks, driveways and sod.
(A) It shall be the duty and obligation of the owner of property abutting a public right‐of‐way to maintain the abutting
sidewalk, driveway apron and sod or grass within the public right‐of‐way in such condition as to be safe for public use.

Thank you for submitting your request to the Howard County Department of Public Works. Our staff will investigate this issue and respond.

Thank you for contacting the Howard County DPW Bureau of Highways. This issue is now closed in Tell HoCo. If you require more information, please contact Department of Public Works Highways office 410-313-7450.