The Engineering Department has the task of overseeing repairs to defects in existing streets, including potholes, roots pushing up a curb or gutter, cracks in pavement, and washouts.
To report the above condition please call 229-259-3530 or use the following
To request that a street be put on the resurfacing list, please contact vshipman@valdostacity.com or call 229-259-3530
Sidewalk Plan - When any parcel of land within the corporate limits of the city abutting existing public streets is developed with new construction, or over half of an existing structure is remodeled or renovated, the owner or developer shall install a four (4) foot wide sidewalk along the entire frontage of the said parcel. Said sidewalk to be installed within the city right of way in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the City Engineer. Compliance with this section shall not be required for single family residential lots of record prior to the date of adoption of this section. In new subdivisions where the developer or owner is installing public streets, sidewalks shall be installed at the time of construction of residence dwellings or other structures. Said sidewalks shall be installed within the city right of way in accordance with the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of the subdivision ordinance. On residential streets, sidewalk installations shall be required only on the northern right-of-way of east-west residential streets and only on the eastern right-of-way of north-south streets. Installation shall be required on both the sides of collector or higher classified roads. No certificate of occupancy shall be granted if the provisions of this section have not been complied with and construction of the sidewalks has not been completed.
Last updated: 1/26/2009 7:54:19 AM