Who is responsible for damage to private roads?
A. The owners of private roads are solely responsible. Private roads are not public property. When private roads are built by developers, the City of Pasadena requires studies related to drainage and compaction. However, the City of Pasadena cannot legally require developers to conform to the same standards for minimum width, curbs, gutters and street lights that are required for public roads. Q. Will the City of Pasadena make improvements to private roads at homeowners’ expense? A. Possibly. The City of Pasadena could enter into a contract with a Homeowners Association to make the improvements, but would need to recover all costs associated with this project, including Living Wage Ordinance requirements for payment to contractors. For more information call the Street Maintenance and Integrated Waste Management Division of the Public Works Department at (626) 744-4087. Q. How can a private road be converted to a public road? A. Private streets must meet all City of Pasadena standards f
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