Occasionally, we receive complaints from lot owners regarding overgrown tree branches that obstruct public sidewalks. Unfortunately, this area is beyond the scope of the HOA as both sidewalks and curbs fall under public ownership, managed by Middletown. However, upkeep of the area, including the sidewalk, the landscaped space between the sidewalk and road, including trees, and the stretch from the property line to the curb, is the responsibility of the property owner located adjacent to these spaces. This is in accordance with Middletown’s Code of Ordinances – an excerpt of which appears below.
Although this area is beyond under the scope of the HOA, you can direct your complaint directly to Middletown (https://middletown.delaware.gov/departments/PermitsLicensing/Inspections/complaints).