8. There are piles of wet leaves on my street – who is responsible for cleaning those up?

Soggy leaf piles can be a nuisance.  By City Code, it is the adjacent property owner’s responsibility to maintain the sidewalk and keep half of the street clear from debris.  Most leaf piles accumulate under parked cars and shoulders, not in the center of the roadway.  Our Roads Maintenance department is obligated to maintain access on public streets but they are not responsible for cleaning from curb to curb or ensuring that sidewalks are clear.

If City Staff notice a hazard to vehicle or pedestrian traffic, they may place an informational door hanger on the resident’s door or contact the appropriate HOA.  Multiple offenses may result in a fine.  To report a nuisance or hazard, contact the City’s Code Compliance Coordinator, David Valenzuela, at (503) 570-1603 or dvalenzuela@ci.wilsonville.or.us