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KANSAS BICYCLING AND WALKINGSidewalksin KansasWho is responsible for what?Sidewalks are a vital asset to support healthby promoting physical activity through activetransportation and recreation. Sidewalks inKansas are an important component of thetransportation system and are designed tosupport pedestrians, particularly pedestrianswith disabilities, safely access communityresources and participate in community activities.Understanding the responsibilities of propertyowners and the local government in relation tosidewalks ensures that sidewalks in Kansas areconstructed, maintained, and operated in a waythat supports accessible, safe, and efficient travelfor pedestrians of all ages and abilities.Q: Who is responsible for Kansas sidewalks?A: Kansas State Law places responsibility forsidewalks on both local governments and the ownerof any property adjacent to the sidewalk. Citieshave the most complete authority over sidewalks inKansas.1 Townships also have some authority overcertain aspects of sidewalks within their boundaries,including construction and maintenance.2 KansasPublic Health Law Center875 Summit AvenueSt. Paul, MinnesotaSIDEWALKThe portion of a street; between the curb lines orthe lateral lines of a roadway, and the neighboringproperty lines; intended for use by pedestrians.3PROPERTY OWNER“Property owner,” as used in this resource meansthe owner of any property adjacent to the sidewalk.This fact sheet is part of a series funded by theKansas Health Foundation to increase physicalactivity through walking and bicycling in 506
Sidewalks in Kansas COUNTY URBAN AREAS IN KANSASKansas law designates counties as an urban areawhen they have become urban in nature.4The U.S. Census Bureau defines an urban area asan identified territory that encompasses at least2,500 people, at least 1,500 of which reside outsideinstitutional group quarter.5As of 2016, the only county designated as an urbanarea under Kansas law is Johnson County.6law does not give broad authority over sidewalksto counties. State law does, however, give somecounties limited authority over sidewalks.7 AnyKansas county that has been designated as an “urbanarea” under Kansas law is authorized to constructsidewalks and pedestrian ways in connection withthe improvement of any highway or street which thecounty is by law authorized to make.8Q: What are some examples ofresponsibilities that local governments andproperty owners have regarding sidewalks?A: Kansas state law identifies certain responsibilitiesregarding sidewalks. These responsibilities include,but are not limited to, construction, reconstruction,maintenance, repair, and funding of sidewalks. Thefollowing are some examples of these responsibilitiesas they relate to both local governments andproperty owners:Construction & ReconstructionProperty OwnersProperty owners may petition the city to constructa sidewalk. Upon receiving a petition signed bythe minimum number of property owners, thegoverning body of a city may require the sidewalk to beconstructed. The required minimum number of propertyowners to sign a petition is 10 in a city of the Second orThird Class and 25 in a city of the First Class.9CITY OF THE FIRST CLASSCITY OF THE SECOND CLASSCITY OF THE THIRD CLASSA city with a population of more than15,000, may be declared a city of thefirst class by the governing body.10A city of the second class is a citywith a population of more than2,000 and less than 15,000.11A city of the third class is a city with apopulation of no more than 2,000.12Public Health Law Center875 Summit Avenue2St. Paul, .7506
Sidewalks in Kansas The governing body of a city can condemn asidewalk if it is inadequate or unsafe and may adopta resolution condemning the sidewalk and order theconstruction of a new sidewalk.13 The governingbody must then give the property owner 30 to 60days to construct or reconstruct the sidewalk at his orher own expense. If the sidewalk is not constructedor reconstructed within the specified time, thegoverning body shall cause the construction to bedone by contract.14Property owners may also construct or reconstructa sidewalk at any time, at their own expense, aslong as the sidewalk is constructed according tothe city’s official sidewalk plans and specifications.The sidewalk must meet all the same requirementsit would have to meet had the city constructedit.15 If a property owner wants the city to constructor reconstruct the sidewalk, the property ownermust file a request with the city. The city may thenconstruct or reconstruct the sidewalk in the same wayas if the property owners had filed a petition.16City GovernmentA city may provide for the construction andreconstruction of sidewalks.17 However, a city isnot required to do so. A city may also condemna sidewalk that it determines to be inadequate orunsafe for travel. After condemning a sidewalk, thecity may construct a new one in its place.18Maintenance & RepairProperty OwnersIn all cities, property owners are responsible for allsidewalk maintenance and repair.19City GovernmentIn cities of the First or Second Class, the cityengineer or clerk may make necessary repairs to asidewalk at any time after giving the property ownera five days’ notice. However, if the adjacent propertyis unoccupied, this notice is not required. In citiesof the Third Class, the city may make any repairswithout notice to the property owner.20FundingProperty OwnersResponsibility for funding the construction,reconstruction, maintenance, or repair of a sidewalkgenerally lies with the property owner.21 A specialassessment can be levied against the property ownerfor the cost of repair made to the sidewalk if thelocal government pays for the sidewalk work.22 Aproperty owner may pay the assessment in oneinstallment, or not more than five installments withinterest added, at the discretion of the governingbody.23 If the property owner does not pay theSPECIAL ASSESSMENTA special assessment is the imposition of a tax onproperty that benefits in some way from a publicimprovement.24Public Health Law Center875 Summit AvenueSt. Paul, .75063
Sidewalks in Kansas 4SIDEWALK COST SHARING PROGRAMSSeveral Kansas communities have offered incentives to residents for the repair or replacement of sidewalks within citylimits. The following are examples of cities that have implemented cost sharing programs:AtchisonImplemented in 1979, Atchison’s “Sidewalk Share Program” matches sidewalk repair andimprovement projects dollar for dollar.25Garden CityGarden City offers up to 1,000 in reimbursement for the repair of existing sidewalks. Do-it-yourselfprojects qualify for 1,000 in reimbursement, and the city will contribute half the funds if theresident decides to hire a contractor (still subject to the 1,000 limit).26Kansas CityKansas City sets aside funds each year to reimburse residents for the replacement of an existingsidewalk. The reimbursement is designed to cover 50% of costs for a single house, 60% for 2-5adjacent houses, and 75% for more than 5 houses in a row.27TopekaTopeka offers limited funds for a 50/50 sidewalk replacement program for concrete or brick sidewalksthat are defective. Under this program, these sidewalks are replaced with concrete sidewalks.28EmporiaEmporia’s sidewalk share program offers up to 400 in matching funds, and up to 700 for cornerlots, for the replacement of hazardous sidewalks. Handicap ramps and replacement of connectingsidewalks are done at no cost to owners.29BurlingtonBurlington provides 10 per linear foot to residents replacing or repairing existing sidewalks.30assessment within 30 days, the city is required tocertify the cost to the county to be put on the taxrolls for collection like other taxes.31City GovernmentA city may temporarily finance repairs to a sidewalkout of the funds for maintaining streets or out ofthe general fund or general improvement fund.32 Incities of the first class that have a population between60,000 and 90,000, it is in the city’s discretion topay for the cost of repairing the sidewalk out of thegeneral improvement fund rather than assessingproperty owners, when the cost of the project is lessthan 3,000 in one year.33A city is responsible for the cost of repairs made tosidewalks adjacent to property owned by the city, thestate of Kansas, or the United States (unless the stateor the United States pays the cost of the sidewalk nextPublic Health Law Center875 Summit Avenueto the property they own). The city may pay thesecosts out of the fund provided for the maintenance ofstreets, the general improvement fund, or by issuingcredit or bonds* and levying taxes to pay these debts.34Q: Who is responsible for sidewalkdesign specifications?A: When constructing, reconstructing, and repairingsidewalks, both the city and the property ownersare responsible for ensuring that the sidewalk meetsrequired design specifications. The governing body ofa city must create plans and specifications (includingwidths and location in the street) that must be followedfor the construction, repair, and reconstruction of all* Additional information regarding the issuance and sale ofsidewalk scrip (credit) or bonds may be found at Kan. Stat.Ann. § 12-1814 (2016).St. Paul, .7506
Sidewalks in Kansas The ADA and Kansas SidewalksThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is afederal law that prohibits the discrimination ofindividuals with disabilities in all public programs,services, and facilities.35 Because sidewalks are usedby the general public, they must be constructed sothey are accessible to individuals with disabilities.The United States Access Board is the federalagency charged with developing and maintainingdesign criteria for accessible design. The Boardensures access to federally-funded facilitiesand provides information about accessibledesign.36 These accessibility standards promoteequality for people with disabilities. Additionalinformation on the ADA standards for accessiblesidewalk design; state and local governmentresponsibility for complying with the ADA; andtips on how local governments can comply withthe ADA can be found on the U.S. Access Boardwebsite. Information about ADA regulations canalso be found on the United States Department ofJustice website.Public Health Law Center875 Summit AvenueSt. Paul, MinnesotaPUBLIC FACILITYA public facility is “a facility or portion of afacility constructed by, on behalf of, or for the useof a public entity subject to the ADA.”37Public facilities can include buildings, sidewalks,property, recreation areas, and roads used by thegeneral public.PUBLIC SERVICEA public service is any service provided by thegovernment for the convenience of the generalpublic. A public service also includes workperformed for, or on behalf of, the .290.75065
Sidewalks in Kansas sidewalks.39 Additionally, the grade for a sidewalkmust be established in the same manner as the gradefor the street or by reference to a stated distance aboveor below the street grade. If no street grade has beenestablished, the natural grade may be used.40IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTKansas state law allows a municipality to createcommunity improvement districts in which certainspecial taxes may be imposed.47 The revenue fromthese special taxes may be used to fund certainpublic and private improvements and the paymentof operating costs within the specified geographicbounds of the district.48Q: How do local laws in Kansas addressresponsibility over sidewalks?A: Local laws addressing sidewalks often imitateKansas state law, but can be more specific. Generally,local laws governing sidewalks are created byindividual cities resulting in sidewalk requirementsthat vary from one community to another. Examplesof some local laws regarding responsibility oversidewalks include the following:Maintaining SidewalksWichita, KansasIn Wichita, Kansas, property owners are responsiblefor keeping sidewalks free from earth, dirt, filth, mud,papers, stone, snow, ice, refuse, and rubbish.41 Thecity council may require the building of any newsidewalk upon the signing of a petition by a majorityof residents representing fifty-one percent or moreof the area of the improvement district.42 The citycouncil may also, at any time, condemn any portionof any sidewalk whenever it is deemed necessary andprovide for the construction of a new sidewalk.43 Theproperty owner is then responsible for building thesidewalk in accordance with the local governmentrequirements.44 If the sidewalk is not constructedwithin 30 days, the cost of constructing thesidewalk is assessed and levied against the propertyowner.45 All sidewalks in Wichita, Kansas, must beconstructed, reconstructed, and repaired according tothe official plans and specification on file in the officeof the City Engineer.46Public Health Law Center875 Summit Avenue6Garden City, KansasIn Garden City, Kansas, property owners are requiredto maintain sidewalks in a way that is safe forpedestrians and to remove ice and snow. 49Topeka, KansasProperty owners are required to maintain sidewalksand to remove accumulations such as rocks, mud,and leaves.50Overland Park, KansasIn Overland Park, Kansas, property owners areresponsible for the maintenance and repair ofsidewalks.51 When the City Engineer decides that apublic sidewalk is a safety hazard or in need of repair,a notice to repair is issued to the property owner. Therequired repair or maintenance of the sidewalk must beincluded in the notice to repair as well as the maximumtime period in which the owner has to make the repairs,not to exceed 60 days.52 If the repairs are not madewithin the specified time frame, the City Engineermay have the repairs made by city staff or contractor.The cost of the repairs is assessed against the propertyowner.53 The cost of the repair may be paid fromthe general fund and reimbursed when paymentsare received from the property owner or whenassessments are collected and received by the city.54St. Paul, .7506
Sidewalks in Kansas Sidewalk Design StandardsWyandotte County & Kansas City, KansasThe unified government of Wyandotte County andKansas City, Kansas, implemented a Curb Rampand Sidewalk Improvement Program. Through thisprogram, the Public Works Department constructsnew curb ramps and upgrades existing curb rampsto make sidewalks and streets more accessible andto comply with the ADA.55 In Wyandotte Countyand Kansas City, Kansas, those responsible forconstructing, maintaining, or repairing sidewalksmust follow the design specifications created by theunified government.56Colby, KansasIn Colby, Kansas, all new construction in certaincommercial zoning districts must provide publicsidewalks on the property that is next to an arterialstreet, collector street, or residential area. Sidewalksmust conform to specific city specifications and allrequirements contained in the most recent ADAregulations.57reconstruct and repair sidewalks at their own expense.They may need a permit to do this work. 62 In Topekaand Garden City, work must be done according to theplans and specifications approved by the City Engineerand is subject to the City Engineer’s supervision.63Q: Who is liable for injuries that occurbecause of a defective sidewalk?A: A property owner is only liable for an injurycaused by a defect in the sidewalk, if that defect wascaused by the property owner. A local government, onthe other hand, could be held liable for a considerabledefect if it had notice of the defect and did not repairit.64 A local government could also be liable if thedefect was caused by the local government.65Liability of a local governmentGovernmental immunity relieves a city fromliability for negligent acts of its officers oremployees when they are performing governmentalConstruction of New SidewalksFort Scott, KansasThe Board of Commissioners of Fort Scott, Kansas,may require a new sidewalk to be built upon thepetition of twenty-five or more taxpayers residing inthe area in which the sidewalk is to be built.58 It isthe responsibility of the property owners to follow thesidewalk specifications set by the local government.If the sidewalk is not built within 30 days, it is theduty of the Board of Commissioners to build thesidewalk.59 The property owners additionally havethe duty to keep the sidewalk in good order and makeany repairs necessary.60 A special assessment is leviedagainst the property owners to pay for the sidewalkconstruction or repair.61Topeka, Garden City, and Hutchinson, KansasProperty owners in the cities of Topeka, Garden City,and Hutchinson, Kansas, are permitted to construct,Public Health Law Center875 Summit Avenue7St. Paul, MinnesotaWHAT IS LIABILITY?In the law, to be held “liable” for something meansto be held legally responsible for an injury thatone’s action or inaction caused.66 A person can befound liable under civil or criminal laws. Typically, tobe held civilly liable for someone else’s injuries, theinjured person must prove that:1 A legal responsibility (a “duty of care”) exists toprotect others from harm;2 Someone failed (“breached”) to meet the duty ofcare;3 An individual is injured (“damaged”) in someway; and4 The damage was caused by that breach in theduty of care (“causation”).For more information about civil liability, visit thePublic Health Law Center’s liability 7506
Sidewalks in Kansas functions.67 However, governmental immunity doesnot apply to injuries resulting from defects in streetsor sidewalks.68 The reasoning behind this exceptionis that public streets and sidewalks are necessary forpublic use at all times and under all conditions.69A city has a legal responsibility to keep its streets,sidewalks, and crosswalks in a condition that isreasonably safe for use.70 However, a city does notinsure the safety of individuals who use its streets andsidewalks.71 The slight defect rule places limitationson a city’s liability for injuries caused by sidewalkdefects.72In order for a local government to be liable for aninjury caused by a sidewalk defect, the sidewalk defectmust be “of such magnitude or extent as to be likely tocause injury to travelers who are proceeding with duecare.”73 Therefore, a city cannot be held responsiblefor a pedestrian who sustains an injury when thesidewalk becomes defective through use, age, or othermeans.74 Additionally, the city must have notice ofthe defective condition of a street or sidewalk in orderto be held liable for injuries caused by the defect.75 Ifthe city had notice of a defect in the sidewalk, for atime sufficient to make the repairs, the city could beheld liable for an injury caused by the defect.76 If thecity did not have notice, but the defect was one thatshould have been discovered through reasonable careby the city, the notice is inferred.77SLIGHT DEFECT RULEThe slight defect rule states that “slight variancesor imperfections in sidewalk surfaces are notsufficient to establish actionable negligence in theconstruction or maintenance of sidewalks.”78However, when the defective condition in thesidewalk was caused by the city, the slight defect rulewill not apply, and it will be implied that the cityhad notice of the defective condition.79 If the city isresponsible for creating the defect, the city could beliable for negligence.80Liability of a property ownerKansas state law, as stated above, requiresproperty owners to keep the sidewalk in goodcondition.81 However, this responsibility isowed to the city and not to individuals using thesidewalk.82 Generally, an individual is not able tohold a property owner responsible for an injurycaused by sidewalk defects simply because they ownthe land next to the defective sidewalk.83 However,like the city, a property owner will be held responsiblefor injuries if the property owner constructs ormaintains the sidewalk in a defective manner.84Last updated: June 2016The Public Health LawCenter thanks researchassistants Karie Mees andMicah Olson for theirassistance in developingthis resource.Public Health Law CenterThis publication was prepared by the Public Health Law Center at Mitchell Hamline Schoolof Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, made possible with funding from the Kansas Health Foundation.The Public Health Law Center provides information and legal technical assistance onissues related to public health. The Center does not provide legal representation or advice.This document should not be considered legal advice.875 Summit Avenue8St. Paul, .7506
Sidewalks in Kansas 62728293031323334See generally Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-18 (2016). Statutes dedicated to sidewalks within the “Cities and Municipalities” statute chapter.See Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 68-131, 132, 133, 134 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 8-1465 (2016).Kan. Const. Art. 2, § 17.2010 Census Urban Area FAQs, U.S. Census Bureau (2015), .Kan. Stat. Ann. § 19-2654 (2016).See Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 19-27, 181, 27, 182 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. §§§ 19-27, 181, 27, 182 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1803 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 13-101 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 14-101 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 15-101 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1804 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1805 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1806 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1806 (2013).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1801 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1801, 12-1804 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1808 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1808 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1809 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1808 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1811 (2016).Special Assessment, Black’s Law Dictionary (10th ed. 2014).City of Atchison, Kansas. “Sidewalk/Alleyway Cost Share Program.” y.php?categoryid 15 (last visited June 16, 2016).Sidewalk and/or Driveway Approach Program, Garden City Kan. 2 (2011), w/123 (last visited June 16, 2016).Sidewalk Replacement Incentive Policy, Unified Gov’t Of Wyandotte Cnty. and Kan. City (2011), https://www.wycokck.org/InternetDept.aspx?id 34273 (last visited June 16, 2016).Sidewalk Repair, City of Topeka Kan., ramCriteriaInformation.pdf (last visited June 16, 2016).Hazardous Sidewalk Project, City of Emporia (2011), ojects/5-hazardous-sidewalk-project (last visited June 16, 2016).Sidewalk Cost-Share Program, Burlington Kan., http://burlingtonkansas.gov/about burlington/public-notices (lastvisited June 16, 2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1808 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1808 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1808 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1813 (2016).Public Health Law Center875 Summit AvenueSt. Paul, .75069
Sidewalks in Kansas ed States Department of Justice. Civil Rights Division. Disability Rights Section. A Guide to Disability RightsLaw. July 2009. https://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm#anchor62335 (last visited June 16, 2016).United States Access Board. About the U.S. Access Board. https://www.access-board.gov/the-board (last visited June 16,2016).United States Access Board. ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). 3.5 Definitions. ckground/adaag (last visited June 16, 2016).Public Service, Black’s Law Dictionary (10th ed. 2014).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1802 (2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1807 (2016).Wichita, Kan. Ordinances § 10.04.100, available at code ofordinances?nodeId TIT10STSI CH10.04INGE S10.04.100SIBEKECLABPROWOC (last visited May 31, 2016).Wichita, Kan. Ordinances § 10.12.140, available at code ofordinances?nodeId TIT10STSI CH10.12CO S10.12.140RENESIBEBUYREAFPE (last visited May 31, 2016).Wichita, Kan. Ordinances § 10.12.190, available at codeof ordinances?nodeId TIT10STSI CH10.12CO S10.12.190SAONEXSICONESI (last visited May 31, 2016).Wichita, Kan. Ordinances § 10.12.160, available at codeof ordinances?nodeId TIT10STSI CH10.12CO S10.12.160SAUBRENO (last visited May 31, 2016).Wichita, Kan. Ordinances § 10.12.180, available at codeof ordinances?nodeId TIT10STSI CH10.12CO S10.12.180SAAIOWCOAFNOESCOBEMAWOBELECOLOBICO (last visited May 31, 2016).Wichita, Kan. Ordinances § 10.12.020, available at codeof ordinances?nodeId TIT10STSI CH10.12CO S10.12.020PLSPREETSI (last visited May 31, 2016); Wichita, Kan. Ordinances §10.12.010, available at code of ordinances?nodeId TIT10STSI CH10.12CO S10.12.010TOBECOCOACSP (last visited May 31, 2016).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 19-2753 (2016); See also City of Wichita Community Improvement District Policy, City of Wichita, Kan. 1 (2010), .City of Wichita Community Improvement District Policy, City of Wichita, Kan. 1 (2010), .See Garden City, Kan., Code § 78-9 (2013), available at https://www2.municode.com/library/ks/garden city/codes/code of ordinances?nodeId CD ORD CH78STSIOTPUPL; Topeka, Kan., Code §§ 12.35.080, 12.40,available at http://www.codepublishing.com/KS/Topeka.Topeka, Kan., Code § 12.35.080 (2014) available at http://www.codepublishing.com/KS/Topeka.Overland Park, Kan. Mun. Code § 13.10.080, available at doc-viewer.aspx?ajax 0&tocid 013.008#secid-3635 (last visited May 31, 2016).Overland Park, Kan. Mun. Code § 13.10.080(A), available at doc-viewer.aspx?ajax 0&tocid 013.008#secid-3635 (last visited May 31, 2016).Overland Park, Kan. Mun. Code § 13.10.080(B), available at doc-viewer.aspx?ajax 0&tocid 013.008#secid-3635 (last visited May 31, 2016).Overland Park, Kan. Mun. Code § 13.10.080(C), available at doc-viewer.aspx?ajax 0&tocid 013.008#secid-3635 (last visited May 31, 2016).Public Works, ADA Curb Ramp Program, Kansas City, Kan., https://www.wycokck.org/InternetDept.aspx?id 26248&menu id 1446&banner 15284 (last visited May 31, 2016).Unified Gov. of Wyandotte Cty/Kansas City Ordinances § 32-24 (Kan. 2016), available at https://www.municode.com/library/ks/wyandotte county - unified government/codes/code of ordinances?nodeId CH32STSI ARTIICOUSRI-W S32-24PO (last visited May 31, 2026).Colby, Kan. Ordinances art. 1 §§ 21-109, 21-110, 21-111 (2013), available at .Public Health Law Center875 Summit AvenueSt. Paul, .750610
Sidewalks in Kansas 8384Fort Scott, Kan. Ordinances § 12.04.010, available at https://www.municode.com/library/ks/fort scott/codes/code of ordinances?nodeId TIT12STSIPUPL CH12.04SI 12.04.010COEQESOTUB (last visited May 31, 2016).Fort Scott, Kan. Ordinances § 12.04.020, available at https://www.municode.com/library/ks/fort scott/codes/code of ordinances?nodeId TIT12STSIPUPL CH12.04SI 12.04.020COIMLIIDPR (last visited May 31, 2016).Fort Scott, Kan. Ordinances § 12.04.060, available at https://www.municode.com/library/ks/fort scott/codes/code of ordinances?nodeId TIT12STSIPUPL CH12.04SI 12.04.060RECLWNRE (last visited May 31, 2016).Fort Scott, Kan. Ordinances § 12.04.050, available at https://www.municode.com/library/ks/fort scott/codes/code of ordinances?nodeId TIT12STSIPUPL CH12.04SI 12.04.050COPEAS (last visited May 31, 2016).Garden City, Kan., Code § 78-76 (2013) available at https://www2.municode.com/library/ks/garden city/codes/code of ordinances?nodeId CD ORD CH78STSIOTPUPL; Hutchinson City, Kan., Code § 15-401 (2007)available at 42.Topeka, Kan., Code §§ 12.35.020, 12.35.040 (2014) available at http://www.codepublishing.com/KS/Topeka/;Garden City, Kan., Code §§ 78-76, 78-77, 78-79 (2013) available at https://www2.municode.com/library/ks/garden city/codes/code of ordinances?nodeId CD ORD CH78STSIOTPUPL.Snyder v. City of Concordia, 182 Kan. 268, 272 (Kan. 1958).Smith v. Kansas City, 146 P.2d 660, 663 (Kan. 1944).Liability, Public Health Law Center, ting/liability (last visited June 3, 2016).See Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-6104 (2016); Perry v. City of Wichita, 174 Kan. 264, 268 (Kan. 1953).Snyder v. City of Concordia, 182 Kan. 268, 272 (Kan. 1958); Smith v. Kansas City, 146 P.2d 660, 663 (Kan. 1944).Perry v. City of Wichita, 174 Kan. 264, 269 (Kan. 1953).Smith v. Kansas City, 146 P.2d 660, 663 (Kan. 1944).Taggart v. Kansas City, 134 P.2d 417, 418 (Kan. 1943).Mayford v. City of Kinglsey, 141 Kan. 877, 880 (Kan. 1935).Barnett-Holdgraf v. Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, 27 Kan. App. 2d 267, 273 (Kan. Ct. App. 2000).Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-6104(l) (2016); Taggart v. Kansas City, 134 P.2d 417, 418 (Kan. 1943); See also Harris v. McConnell, 194 Kan. 800, 803 (Kan. 1965).Smith v. Kansas City, 146 P.2d 660, 663-64 (Kan. 1944).Jansen v. City of Atchison, 16 Kan. 358, 384 (1876); Snyder v. City of Concordia, 182 Kan. 268, 272 (Kan. 1958).Jansen v. City of Atchison, 16 Kan. 358, 384 (1876); Snyder v. C
Public Health Law Center 875 Summit Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55105 www.publichealthlawcenter.org 651.290.7506 Sidewalks in Kansas 2 . Kansas City Kansas City sets aside funds each year to reimburse residents for the replacement of an existing sidewalk. The reimbursement is designed to cover 50% of costs for a single house, 60% for 2-5
