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Residents press city on ‘close‑proximity’ building rules after excavation incident at Enclave townhomes
Summary
Residents of the Enclave townhome development urged the city to adopt ‘close‑proximity’ foundation protections after an April excavation incident that damaged soil conditions; staff said state building code controls residential requirements and recommended waiting for a statewide residential code update.
Roseville — Homeowners from the Enclave detached‑townhome development asked the city July 14 to adopt rules that would require protections when foundations are built within 10 feet of neighboring buildings, after an April excavation and water‑main break raised concerns about soil erosion and potential foundation damage.
Residents’ concerns and request: Several Enclave homeowners told the council they worry that recent excavation activity and a water main break during construction may have eroded soils next to existing foundations. "There is no insurance company that insures against movement of Earth," said resident Caitlin Barsad, urging the city to act sooner than a March 2026…
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