CHAPTER 3 CONSTRUCTION PLANNING STANDARDS

Prior to the construction of any facilities related to the improvement, development or subdivision of land, construction plans and specifications showing sufficient detail shall be submitted to the City and appropriate reviewing agencies for approval. No construction activities shall begin prior to approval.

The minimum design criteria to be utilized in the preparation of detailed plans and specifications are those outlined by this document, the City of Caldwell Subdivision Ordinance, Infrastructure Design Standards, Standard Specifications, Standard Details, Building Codes and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations. Other considerations shall include the application of generally accepted engineering standards of practice where specific criteria are not mandated.

All plans and specifications for public infrastructure shall be prepared under the direction of a Registered Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the State of Texas. All plans, specifications and studies shall bear the seal, signature and date of preparation by the engineer. Subdivision and survey plats shall be prepared by a Registered Professional Land Surveyor licensed to practice in the State of Texas and bear that individual’s seal, signature and date.

All plans and specifications prepared for review shall receive approval from the City and applicable State and Federal agencies. Water and wastewater plans and specifications shall receive approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or its successor. Other agency approvals shall be obtained as individual projects may dictate.

All projects subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) shall be properly engineered and permitted in accordance with applicable regulations. Provisions to mitigate erosion and control silt problems shall be included in the detailed plans and/or specifications whether or not a NPDES permit is required.

Prior to construction, all required permits shall be obtained from the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, Corps of Engineers, Burleson County, railroad companies, pipeline companies and other affected authorities.

On all projects requiring environmental clearance, the necessary documentation, including assessment or impact statement, shall be completed and approved prior to start of construction.