Glasgow Owner May Be Required to Repair Retaining Wall, Sidewalk, or Pavement ordinance (§ 520.050)
Chapter 520: Sidewalks and Retaining Walls
In short: If the Board of Aldermen finds a retaining wall, sidewalk or pavement out of repair or inadequate, the property owner (or known agent) can be required to repair, widen or rebuild it. If the owner fails or refuses for 15 days after notice from the City Building Inspector, the Board will have it done at the owner's expense.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Whenever the Board of Aldermen of this City shall be satisfied that a retaining wall, sidewalk or any pavement now constructed is out of repair or does not conform to the requirements and necessities of the City and public, they may require the owner in front or alongside of whose property said retaining wall and/or walk may exist, or his/her known agent, to repair, widen and/or otherwise construct such retaining wall or sidewalk and make the same conform to the necessities of the case as the Board may determine. Should such owner or agent fail or refuse to repair such sidewalk or pavement as herein provided for the period of fifteen (15) days after being notified so to do by the City Building Inspector, the said Board shall order the same to be done at the owner's expense.
Official source: City of Glasgow official Code of Ordinances (online), § 520.050
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.