Whatever is recommended I would suggest that the plants be potted rather than dug in, that is a very narrow space.

A hedge of Encore Azaleas might work. Most top out at 4 feet, evergreen, gorgeous variety of color to choose from, shallow rooted, very well behaved shrubs, won't destroy the walkway, blooms several times a year, evergreen, no pruning. Here's a link.

https://www.rhododendrons.co.uk/Store/SiteSearchResults.aspx?SearchTerm=Encore%20Azalea&TypeOfSearch=Exact&advanced=false

The only thing I can think of is Ilex crenata but it would be pretty expensive to plant a long run of it.

I would go for Ligustrum japonicum, (privet). Although not the most exciting shrub, I don't think it will have a too vigorous root system. But to be on the safe side, you could dig a planting trench and install some 'Rootguard' along the building side to make sure that no roots undermine your property.

I would use either a 'Robusta Green' or 'Blue Point' Juniper, though those need lots of sun.

Lonicera nitida fits the bill, but you'd have to keep it well trimmed widthways - the variety 'Baggesen's Gold' has yellow foliage, and there's a newer one called Lemon Beauty with green and yellow leaves. It's an evergreen shrub with small leaves, max height if left unpruned 1-1.5 metres