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Before You Start
About Concrete
Installing a Sidewalk, Stoop and Stairs
At-a-glance
| Is a ... | Required? |
|---|---|
| Permit | No (private sidewalk) |
| Permit | Yes* (stoop/stairs) |
| Contractor | No |
| Zoning and Site Plan Review | Yes** (stoop/stairs) |
| Inspection | Yes (stoop/stairs) |
| Construction Plan Review | Yes (stoop/stairs) |
Homeowners and property owners can perform work on their own property without hiring a contractor.
*If installing new stoop or stairs connected to the house.
**While a zoning review and permit is not required for installing a new sidewalk on residential property, a zoning review of a site plan may be desirable.
The information on this page pertains to private property only. The Public Works Sidewalk Inspections office oversees the construction and repair of public sidewalks.
Before You Start
Look at these pages:
Hiring a Residential Contractor – what do I need to know? (pdf)
About Concrete
Last updated Apr. 11, 2012