The Design Standards Manual is a guide for the planning, design, and construction of stormwater and sanitary sewer collection systems, water distribution systems and facilities, and associated activities for City Utilities. Guidelines, basic design criteria, standards, and mapping are presented in the Standards.
Outlines City Utilities general policies for coordination, approval procedures, preparation of drawings and accompanying documents, and basic criteria associated with stormwater, sanitary sewer, and potable water improvement projects.
Outlines stormwater standards and policies for the design of stormwater facilities.
Outlines standards and policies for the design of sanitary sewers and sanitary lift stations.
Outlines standards and policies for the design of potable water distribution systems.
Outlines approved construction materials used on stormwater, sanitary, or water projects.
Outlines drawing requirements and details for use on stormwater, sanitary sewer and water projects.
The final version of the Design Standards Manual is being completed and will soon be posted in its entirety. The chapters that are currently posted have been revised and the final, approved versions are found below.
To make comments or ask questions about the Design Standards Manual or other City Utilities' design documents, or to request notification when changes are made in City Utilities design document, please send an email to City Utilities Engineering at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Here is a list of changes that have been made to the Design Standards Manual since it was published. This list is current as of September 13, 2017.
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