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Improvement Standards

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​These are a collection of Improvement Standards from all County Departments as of April 1, 2018.

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2018 Improvement Standards

  • Adopted Resolution
  • Section 1: Purpose and Definitions
  • Section 2: General Requirements
  • Section 3: Plan Sheet Requirements
  • Section 4: Street Design
  • Section 5: Street Light Design
  • Section 6: Sound Barrier Design
  • Section 7: Sanitary Sewer Design
  • Section 8: Water Supply Systems
  • Section 9: Storm Drain Design (Updated in 2024)​
  • Section 10: Grading
  • Section 11: Erosion and Sediment Control 
  • Section 12: Survey Monuments

Improvement Standards Archive:

  • 1966 Improvement Standards
  • 1973 Improvement Standards
  • 1989 Improvement Standards
  • 1999 Improvement Standards
  • 2006 Improvement Standards

Site Improvement and Permit (SIPS)
  • SIPS Home
  • Applications & Forms
  • Civil Improvement
  • Development Impact Fees
  • Easement / ROW Abandonment
  • Encroachment Permits
  • Grading Permits
  • Property Addresses
  • Street Name Changes
  • Transportation Permits
  • Contact Us
Special Districts
  • Special Districts Home
  • Financing Districts and Impact Fee Programs
  • Contact Us
Surveys
  • Surveys Home
  • Submittal Requirements
  • Guides and Resources
  • Application Forms
  • Geo-referenced
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
Resources
  • Development Guide
  • County Code Sections
  • Fee Deferral
  • Improvement Standards
  • Standard Construction Specs
  • Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP)
Contact
  • Contact Us
  • Website Help

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