Who is responsible for road maintenance on private streets?
There is typically a "Road Maintenance Agreement" which is recorded with the plat assigning maintenance, repair and replacement responsibilities to the property owners who use the road for access. King County iMap or Parcel Viewer are helpful tools for property research.
Who is responsible for sidewalk maintenance and repairs?
Please see the Maintaining Sidewalks flyer for more information. Depending on the situation, sidewalk repairs may be the responsibility of the City or the adjacent property owner.
Who is responsible for repairing potholes on public streets?
Public Works Operations repairs potholes on most streets with the exception of private roads and SR 522 (NE Bothell Way) which is a state highway. To report potholes on SR 522, visit WSDOT's online service request portal.
How do I request the street sweeper to come down my street?
Street sweeping is not request based with the exception of safety issues such as gravel, or illicit discharge issues such as mud tracked on the road. The City has a contract for street sweeping which is scheduled to complete a full city sweep five times per year. The City operates it's own street sweeper weekly on the arterial roads to keep bike lanes free of debris. The City will also do additional city sweeps during the fall and winter months to clean up leafy debris.
There are markings spray painted on my property and on the street. What do they mean?
Most likely, someone has marked the location of underground utilities. Any individual can request these markings (free of charge) through Washington 811 and the law requires the utilities in the right of way to be marked.
Who is responsible for maintenance on fire hydrants?
Who is responsible for repairing damaged guardrails?
Guardrails are maintained by King County through a service contract with the City of Kenmore. Please submit concerns directly to the City for review and routing.
