The Burgess and Commissioners of Middletown are concerned with the pedestrian safety and the current conditions of sidewalks within the Town.  There are approximately 53 miles of sidewalks throughout the Town.  In addition to the general safety of pedestrians, a large portion of school children in Middletown are required to walk to school by FCPS which increases the need to have safe sidewalks in Town. 

To insure that our sidewalks remain in the best condition, Town employees will inspect approximately 25% of the Town’s sidewalks every year to identify any hazardous conditions.  It is not the intent of this plan to have all sidewalks replaced in Town, but only to have the sections of hazardous sidewalk repaired. 

In 2023 we inspected Zone 1 (see map), all inspections and repairs are complete; in 2024 we inspected Zone 5, all inspections are complete, and repairs will be completed by 7-1-2025.  In 2025 Zone 3 will be inspected.

Below please find our revised Sidewalk Ordinance. The new ordinance shifts financial responsibility of sidewalk repairs to the Town in most cases. Sidewalk maintenance is still the responsibility of the homeowner for any sidewalks adjacent to their property. Residents are still responsible for removal of any snow, ice, debris, etc. to their sidewalks. 

If you have any questions regarding Middletown's sidewalk inspection plan, please contact Paul Mantello, the Town Administrator, at 301.371.6171, or by email at pmantello@ci.middletown.md.us.

 

What are these white dots on my sidewalk? 

During sidewalk inspections we mark sidewalk defects with white survey marking paint. These white dots correspond to the notes on the home owner's sidewalk inspection report. The dots are reference points for the home owners, contractors and inspectors.  The paint will fade away in approximately six months.