The Short Answer
Sidewalk responsibility in Pebble Creek is divided between individual homeowners and the City of Shelby, depending on what's involved:
🏠 Homeowner Responsibility
- Construct the sidewalk on your lot (if not already built)
- Repair any broken sidewalk sections — immediately
- Keep the sidewalk clear and in good condition
🏛️ City of Shelby Responsibility
- Owns and maintains streets, sidewalks, curbs
- Owns and maintains light poles
- Maintains waterlines (to the meter) and sewer lines (to property line)
Note on the split: The covenants place both obligations in effect simultaneously. The City owns the public infrastructure, but the HOA Restrictions independently require each homeowner to construct and promptly repair the sidewalk fronting their lot. If your sidewalk is broken, don't wait — repair it.
What the Restrictions Say
Section 6.3(l) — Homeowner sidewalk obligation:
"Sidewalks (4 feet in width by the entire frontage, including corners) shall be constructed on each and every lot and will conform to specifications as established by the City of Shelby. If the sidewalk is broken after construction, the sidewalk shall be repaired immediately by the homeowner." — Section 6.3(l), Pebble Creek Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
Section 6.3(m) — City of Shelby infrastructure:
"Streets, sidewalks, light poles, waterlines up to and including the meter, sewer lines up to the property line and curbs are the property of the City of Shelby and are maintained by such." — Section 6.3(m), Pebble Creek Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
Sidewalk Construction Requirements
If a sidewalk has not yet been constructed on your lot, the specifications are:
- Width: 4 feet
- Length: Entire lot frontage, including corners
- Standards: Must conform to City of Shelby specifications
⚠️ Vacant lot buyers: If you purchased a vacant lot from the Developer without a sidewalk, 150% of the estimated construction cost was required to be held in escrow at closing. Those funds are available to you for up to one year. If not used within one year, the Developer may use the funds to construct the sidewalk, retaining any surplus as an administrative cost.
Quick Reference: Who Does What
| Task | Responsible Party |
|---|---|
| Construct sidewalk on lot (4 ft wide, full frontage) | Homeowner |
| Repair a broken sidewalk section | Homeowner (immediately) |
| Own and maintain streets & curbs | City of Shelby |
| Own and maintain light poles | City of Shelby |
| Waterlines (up to and including the meter) | City of Shelby |
| Sewer lines (up to the property line) | City of Shelby |
| Entrance way and common property maintenance | HOA Association |
Reporting Issues
If you have a broken or damaged sidewalk in front of your home, repair it promptly — this is a homeowner obligation under the covenants. For issues with streets, curbs, or light poles (City-owned infrastructure), contact the City of Shelby directly:
City of Shelby — Street Repair Request
City of Shelby — Customer Service
For HOA-related sidewalk questions or to report a covenant concern, contact the HOA Board: