The Engineering Design Manual provides guidance to the public and professionals in the submittal of required material to the Engineering Department for the processing of Engineering permits, grading plans, subdivision maps and parcel maps, drainage designs, sewer designs and water designs.

• Engineering Design Manual
  IMPORTANT UPDATE:  Revisions to the City's Engineering Design Manual are in progress.  The following sections have been updated and supersede prior versions:

• Stormwater BMP Design Manual
  City Council approved the 2023 Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Design Manual, Chapter 7 of the Engineering Design Manual. 
• Appendix 1-3 Engineering Fee Schedule (Updated July 1, 2024)
• Appendix 4-9 Encinitas Sanitary Division Application (Updated July 1, 2024)
• Appendix 4-10 Cardiff Sanitation District Application (Updated July 1, 2024)
• Flood Control and Traffic Mitigation Fee Form(Updated July 1, 2024)4

Additional Resources

• Engineering Plan Index Viewer
  
  
• Encroachment and Excavation Policy
  
  
• Grading Plan Title Sheet (DWG)
  City standard grading plan title sheet and notes for private development projects.
  
  
• Public Improvement Plan Title Sheet (DWG)
  City standard public improvement plan title sheet and notes for private development projects.
  
  
• Public Road Standards 
  City Council approved Public Road Standards and requirements
  
  
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