Who Needs to Maintain the Parkway?

Perhaps the first question should be what is the “Parkway.”  That is the area of groundcover between the sidewalk and the curb or the street.  This is a very common FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).  If you have a large commercial property your “parkway” can be a substantial surface area.

The quick and short answer is, Yes, the property owner is responsible.

Where the landscaping areas adjoin grassed rights-of-way, such areas shall be considered part of the landscaped area for the purposes of maintenance.  By code, the property owner shall have and implied easement on rights-of-way extending from the site to the road pavement in order to complete the required maintenance.

Parkways should be thought of as an integral part of the overall site development rather than as an extra or afterthought, and should relate to both neighboring properties and the other landscape and structures on the site. Pedestrians walking on the sidewalk should have the experience of walking through a landscape that is separated by a path, as opposed to walking past two separate landscapes that happen to be on either side of the path.

In some cases the actual area can be considered to be part of the actual property and in some cases it is still the cities property.  In either case you still have to maintain the “Parkway Area.”

Your land or not you are responsible for the maintenance of the parkway and you can be fined if the area is neglected.

If you have a question about the type of groundcover that is allowable in the “parkway” area for your location, you will need to contact the city in your area to get the actual regulations for your neighborhood.

It doesn’t matter to us whether you want lush lawns, desert landscaping or some type of landscaping in between, we can help.  To find out how give us a call at 623-848-8277.

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