Sound walls are located between major roadways and subdivisions.
Generally, sound walls in Roseville are constructed along with the development of a subdivision.
View map of masonry sound wall locations and responsibility
Responsibility & Funding
The processes for design, construction and maintenance of sound walls has evolved over time.
There are various masonry sound wall designs, and three main ways walls are maintained.
- City of Roseville-owned and maintained sound walls in City right-of-way. These are explicitly the responsibility of the City to maintain with the use of discretionary General Funds.
- Resident-owned, and Lighting/Landscape District (LLD) or Community Facilities District (CFD) maintained walls that sit on private property and are maintained and/or repaired by the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department using LLD and CFD funds collected only for the area where walls are located.
- Privately owned and maintained walls
Repairs
When the City of Roseville is notified of sound wall damage, we'll determine if the City is responsible for repairs.
Based on all readily available documentation, the map above outlines where the City (either by General Fund or CFD/LLD) is responsible to maintain and/or repair a sound wall. The City does not repair privately-owned walls.
Contact
- City-owned sound walls: Public Works, (916) 746-1300
- Community Facilities or Lighting and Landscaping District (CFD or LLD) sound walls: Park Maintenance, (916) 774-5748
Disclaimer
The following information on this webpage is intended for structural damages or deficiencies regarding sound walls within city boundaries.
The information on this webpage is
not intended for identifying the responsible party for graffiti or any such related matters. To report graffiti on sound walls, please
submit a report.
If there is any evidence present that shows discrepancy from the information published on the exhibit, please submit it by calling the Public Works Department.
The City of Roseville conducts its annual sidewalk replacement project in the spring to repair sidewalks damaged by root or trunk growth of official city street trees (OCST).
Sidewalks damaged by trees outside designated areas are the property owner's responsibility.
The program is conducted to help reduce safety hazards caused by uplifted sections of sidewalks adjacent to OCSTs. The City is not responsible for long-term repair of all sidewalks.
Since City residents often have questions about who is responsible for sidewalk repair, the following answers should help explain City sidewalk repair policy:
What is an "official city street tree" (OCST)?
OCSTs are planted and maintained by the City of Roseville. The trees grow between public walkways and street curbs or within the public right-of-way if no public walkway exists.
What happens after a public sidewalk is reported as damaged?
When the City of Roseville is notified that a sidewalk is damaged, the street maintenance division temporarily repairs it by placing asphalt on the separation to reduce the chance of tripping.
What sidewalks will the City repair?
According to City and State codes, the City is responsible for long-term repair of sidewalks damaged by OCSTs. If damage was caused by an OCST or a City vehicle, permanent repairs are scheduled into the annual sidewalk replacement project. If the sidewalk was damaged in any other manner, the property owner is responsible for repairing the sidewalk.
How do I find out if sidewalk damage was caused by an OCST?
OCSTs are located in the following designated areas:
- Sierra Vista Park subdivision
- Cherry Glen and Theiles subdivisions
- Roseville Heights subdivision
- Downtown and Old Town
- Hill & Atkins and Los Cerritos subdivisions
View a map of the designated areas.
Sidewalks can be constructed in one of the following ways.
1. City residents, or a group of residents, wanting to construct a new sidewalk may do so by following the encroachment permit process and obtaining permission from the City if the sidewalk will be within the public right of way. Residents will need to develop a plan to be submitted for review by the
Development Services Department. All work is required to be privately funded and shall meet all applicable City Standards. Sidewalks also require inspection by the Development Services Construction Inspection group. Inspection will be set up as part of the encroachment permit process.
2. Should a neighborhood, or portion thereof, seek City assistance with the installation of a sidewalk(s), the following requirements will apply:
a. There must be an active neighborhood association or a group of neighbors that serve the requested project area, hereinafter referenced as the “neighborhood group”.
b. The neighborhood group must gain support of all residents adjacent to the proposed sidewalk installation. Property owner signatures will be required as proof of support. Should additional right-of-way or easements be required to construct the improvements, affected residents must provide documentation of a willingness to grant appropriate property rights to the City when necessary.
c. Sidewalk projects can be planned to include a full neighborhood, a subset of neighborhood (along a particular corridor), or to close existing gaps within a neighborhood. The project must have beneficial starting and ending points that provide a connection to existing pedestrian infrastructure or amenities like schools, parks, shopping centers, etc. Sidewalk projects must be continuous, or result in a continuous path, on at least one side of the street.
d. Once the above requirements are met, the neighborhood group shall propose how to fund the entire project. The funding proposal shall include the funding sources and amounts. All proposals must be reviewed and approved by City Staff and may require approval of City Council. Should federal or state grant opportunities become available, the City will assist with pursuing funding for the installation. Note, grants for this type of project are not common.
e. Residents and neighborhood groups are encouraged to contact Public Works Engineering with questions regarding these sidewalk requests. When sidewalk requests are submitted, City staff will complete a follow-up evaluation to verify neighborhood support and that the request meets the City requirements. Requests can be made to the Public Works, Engineering Division by phone
(916) 746-1300 or by
email.
3. Once constructed, sidewalk maintenance will become the responsibility of the adjacent property owner(s) per the
City Municipal Code.
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