Engineering Design Guidelines and Construction Standards - 2012 - 201209041702493910

City of Pflugerville, Texas
ENGINEERING DESIGN GUIDELINES

& CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Prepared By
KASBERG, PATRICK & ASSOCIATES, LP

CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TEMPLE, TEXAS
May 2005 Edition

with August 2012 Updates
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1………………………………………………………………..General Provisions
Section 2……………………………………………………………………………..Streets
Section 3…………………………………Sidewalks and Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
Section 4…………………………………………………………………………..Drainage
Section 5……………………………………………………………………………...Water
Section 6………………………………………………………………………..Wastewater
Section 7………………………………………………………………….Pollution Control
Section 8............................................................................Miscellaneous Design Guidelines
Appendix A........................................................Best Management Technical Specifications
Appendix B………………………………….……Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
TOC-1
(Revised 8/14/2012)
SECTION 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
DG1.0 COORDINATION
A. The Commission, City Council, and City Engineer shall do their utmost to
ensure that actions taken under these guidelines shall conform to the City’s
Comprehensive Master Plan as well as City standards, codes, and
ordinances.
DG1.1 DEFINITIONS
A. For the purpose of these guidelines, the following terms and words are
defined as indicated below:
1. “Electric Utility lateral lines” mean those electric lines from which
Electric Utility service lines emanate.
2. “Electric Utility service lines” mean those electric lines that directly
provide service to a customer.
3. “Multi-family” means, for purposes of these guidelines, any
development which proposes more than one living unit on one lot,
excluding duplexes.
B. The following terms used herein shall be defined in the same manner as
they are defined in the City Subdivision Code:
1. “City”;
2. “City Engineer”;
3. “Commission”;
4. “Comprehensive Master Plan”;
5. “Conservation Area”;
6. “Extraterritorial Jurisdiction” or “ETJ”;
7. “Legal Description”;
8. “Park” or “Park Area”;
9. “Parkland”;
10. “Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities”;
11. “Person”;
12. “Plat”;
13. “Street”;
14. “Subdivider”;
15. “Subdivision”;
16. “Waterway”.
DG1-1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

C. The following terms used herein shall be defined in the same manner as
they are defined in the City Zoning Ordinance:
1. “Lot”;
2. “Setback”;
3. “Square foot dimensions – SF”;
4. “Use”.
D. The term “Development” used herein shall be defined in the same manner
as it is defined in the Site Development Ordinance.
DG1.2 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
A. The plans and specifications for subdivision and site development

improvements, including, but not limited to, water and wastewater facilities
and street and drainage improvements, shall be drawn by a licensed
engineer on plan-profile sheets and shall either be accompanied by a
separate specifications document for each set of plans or clearly reference
and demonstrate in the plans that they are complying with the City of
Pflugerville Construction Standards. All specifications shall be in
accordance with the current City of Pflugerville Construction Standards and
Subdivision Code or Site Development Code, as applicable, as approved by
the City Engineer. City of Pflugerville Standard Details (in electronic
format) are available for purchase at the City’s Engineering Office.
B. The plans and specifications shall be presented in a manner which provides

for a timely and efficient review.
C. During the review process, the City Engineer may grant a variance from the
requirements of these guidelines in specific cases where, owing to special
conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of these guidelines would
result in unnecessary hardship, the requirement does not appear to be
reasonably applicable in the specific case, or compliance with the requirement
would result in an undesirable situation; and in his opinion, such a variance
would not be contrary to the public interest or would not destroy the intent of
the provisions of these guidelines. Variance requests from the Engineering
Design Guidelines and Construction Standards shall be in accordance with the
following process:
1. Variance requests shall be submitted in writing to the City Engineer for

consideration prior to work being performed concerning the variance.
2. Consideration of Variance requests for work already performed shall be
at the sole discretion of the City Engineer and his word shall be final
with no appeal process.
3. All variance requests shall be submitted to the City Engineer in writing
prior to the actual performance of the work. Said requests shall specify
the guideline or criteria from which a variance is requested, rationale
and supportive technical data justifying the variance request.
4. The City Engineer shall render a decision to the variance request in
writing no later than 14 calendar days from receipt of the variance
request.
5. The applicant may appeal in writing the decision of the City Engineer to
the Director of Public Works within 7 calendar days of the City
Engineer’s decision. The written appeal must include the rationale for
the appeal and an alternative with supportive technical data.
6. The Director of Public Works shall render a decision to the variance
request in writing no later than 7 calendar days from receipt of the
appeal request.
7. The applicant may appeal in writing the decision of the Director of
Public Works to the City Manager within 7 calendar days of the Public
Works Director’s decision. The written appeal must include the
rationale for the appeal and an alternative with supportive technical
data.
8. The City Manager shall render a decision to the variance request in
writing no later than 16 calendar days from the receipt of the appeal
request.
9. The decision of the City Manager is final and concludes the appeal
process.
DG1.3 FINAL ACCEPTANCE
A. A project will not be considered for final acceptance by the City of

Pflugerville until the following items are completed:
1. A final walkthrough is conducted and all subsequent punchlist items are

satisfactorily completed. Final walkthroughs will not be conducted until
all dry utilities are completed.
2. Two (2) sets of electronic and four (4) sets of printed record drawings
(bluelines) are submitted to the City of Pflugerville. Electronic files
shall conform to the following:
a. All Microstation graphics files on compatible archive media used in
developing the PS&E and all Geopak .gpk files for vertical
alignment and design cross section. Applicant will provide a CD
containing the final submittals.
b. The CADD files which comprise the geometry model.
c. Appropriate plan sheets in a GIS database with the individual
components (pavement, utilities, etc.) separated into individual
layers.
d. All GEOPAK project files.
i. Include a brief description of each file.
ii. Include and explanation of chain and profiles with the names and
locations. Include a legend showing line weight, style, color
and levels and the color tables that were used during design.

e. The GEOPAK project files shall include but are not limited to:
i. GEOPAK .gpk and .prj files
ii. Design cross-section file (showing existing and design cross-
sections)
iii. Earthwork output file
iv. List of chains
3. An Engineer’s Concurrence Letter is submitted to the City of
Pflugerville.
4. A Two (2) Year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 35% of all
construction costs for the project is submitted to the City of
Pflugerville.
5. Acceptance letters from all other applicable entities (Travis County,
Utility Districts, etc.) or letters indicating all outstanding items for
acceptance have been completed if City of Pflugerville acceptance is a
prerequisite.
B. Requests for partial or conditional acceptance of projects will not be

considered by the City of Pflugerville.
DG1.4 EFFECTIVE DATE
A. The provisions herein adopted shall take effect May 24, 2005.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 2– STREETS
DG2.0 GENERAL
A. Unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer, concrete curbs and gutters
shall be provided on all streets and parking areas and shall be constructed in
accordance with current City of Pflugerville Construction Standards. Curbs
shall be a standard six (6) inches in height.
B. Street signs shall be required at all intersections. Signs shall conform to

current City sign standards and the standards set forth in the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.
1. Street signs shall have 9-inch blades with 6-inch letters on street names.
In addition to the street name, the street type (Street – ST, Drive – DR,
Boulevard – BLVD, Circle – CIR, etc.) and block number shall be
identified.
2. Street sign posts shall be 14-gauge steel, 2-inch square break-away posts
with a 3-foot long anchor, unless otherwise approved by the City of
Pflugerville Engineer.
3. An additional ‘No Outlet’ blade is required at intersections with a cul-
de-sac or street with no outlet.
C. All Major Collectors, Industrial Streets, and Major and Minor Arterial
Streets shall have pavement markings in conformance with the latest edition
of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and
Highways.
D. The crowns for undivided roadways shall be parabolic, six (6) inches above
the gutter flowline and shall be centered between the curbs.
E. The crown height and location may be varied if the City Engineer finds that
pedestrian and vehicular safety will be enhanced by the variance and that
the variance will not impede traffic progression.
F. The sight distance at all intersections shall meet or exceed the minimum for
stopping.
G. The City of Pflugerville prefers to utilize AASHTO design criteria for

pavement design procedures.
DG2.1 PAVEMENT WIDTH
A. Pavement widths shall be measured from face of curb to face of curb.
DG2-1 STREETS
B. Pavement width for different street classifications shall be in accordance
with Table 2.1.
C. Cul-de-sac bubbles shall meet the following requirements:
1. Except for Industrial Streets, be constructed so that the closed end has a
paved cul-de-sac of at least eighty (80) feet in diameter on a street
right-of-way of at least one-hundred (100) feet in diameter; and
2. for Industrial Streets, be constructed so that the closed end has a paved
cul-de-sac of at least one-hundred (100) feet in diameter on a street
right-of-way of at least one-hundred-fifty (150) feet in diameter.
D. Changes in pavement alignment shall be gradual and, based on the design

speed, allow for vehicular movement without a reduction in speed. This
requirement includes turning lanes.
Table 2.1 STREET DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

Curb
Travel Pavement Median Curve Design Maximum
Category ROW Return
Lanes Width Width Radius Speed Grade
Radius
Major
120’ 6 100’ 16’min. 2,000 50 25 7%
Arterials
Minor
90’ 4 70’ 16’min. 940 45 25 7%
Arterials
Major
70’ 4 48’ n/a 465 35 25 10%
Collectors
Minor
60’ 2 40’ n/a 465 35 25 10%
Collectors
Local
50’ 2 30’ n/a 300 30 15 15%
Streets
Industrial
80’ 4 60’ n/a 2,000 35 40 8%
Streets
Typical
70’ 2 22’ n/a 300 30 25 10%
Rural
Rural
100’ 3 34’ n/a 465 35 40 10%
Collector
E. The pavement shall be centered in the ROW. Additional ROW may be

required to allow for a continual and consistent curb base behind the curb.
However, where roadway construction proposed in existing ROW, the City
Engineer may allow for the pavement to be off-set if the acquisition of
future ROW will provide the necessary curb base.
F. A roadway median for a Major or Minor Arterial Street shall have a typical
cross-section width of sixteen (16) feet minimum. The exact widths and
DG2-2 STREETS
design shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer, who shall take into
consideration safety, maintenance, effect on nearby property, and the
existing median width of connecting streets.
G. Curbs at acute angle intersections and intersections of Major and Minor

Arterial Streets and Major and Minor Collector Streets shall have not less
than twenty-five (25) foot radii at acute corners. Curbs at intersections with
industrial streets shall have not less than a fifty (50) foot radius. Curbs for
the intersection of two Local Streets shall not have less than fifteen (15) foot
radii.
DG2.2 VERTICAL DESIGN
A. The maximum permitted street grade shall conform to Table 2.1.
B. The minimum permitted grade for streets with curbs and gutters shall be
one-half of one percent (0.5%).
C. Changes in vertical gradient shall be by means of vertical curves. Grade

breaks are not permitted. The vertical curves shall be designed using the
design speeds established in Table 2.1.
D. Grades approaching an intersection shall not exceed six percent (6%) for a
distance of fifty (50) feet from the intersecting gutter line.
E. Curb splits are not permitted.
F. Super-elevation of curves is not permitted.
G. The right-of-way behind the curb shall be graded at a constant ¼” per foot
grade away from the curb and shall facilitate runoff toward the street.
H. Guardrails conforming to Texas Department of Transportation guidelines

are required for all bridges and culverts.
DG2.3 PAVEMENT DESIGN
A. A soil evaluation report by a registered professional engineer shall be

required unless, in certain cases, the City Engineer submits a written
determination that a report is not necessary, including the reasons for such a
determination. The soil evaluation report shall be submitted in connection
with the plans and specifications for street improvements. All soil
evaluation reports shall include an analysis of sulfate levels in the soil.
B. The base section shall be extended 3-feet behind the back of curb for all
street sections.
DG2-3 STREETS
C. A soil sulfate test shall be completed during the Geotechnical Investigation
and the results shall be included in the Geotechnical Report. A pavement
design which includes lime stabilization shall be included in the
Geotechnical Report.
D. Lime stabilization shall be used unless a qualified Geotechnical Report

indicates that sulfate levels in the soil prevent otherwise. Table 2.2 shall be
used for determination of the use lime stabilization:
Table 2.2 LIME STABILIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Risk of
Range of Soil
Adverse Recommended Action
Sulfate (ppm)
Effects
Follow good mix design and construction practices. If soluble
<3,000 sulfates are detected, lime slurry should be used in lieu of dry
Minimal Risk
lime. Adequate water (optimum for compaction plus at least
3%) should be used for mixing.
Follow good mix design and construction practices explicitly.
3,000-5,000 Mixing water should be at least 3% to 5% above optimum for
Moderate Risk
compaction. Lime slurry should be used in lieu of dry
quicklime or hydrated lime.
Follow same guidelines as recommended for soils of moderate
Moderate to 5,000-8,000
risk. Before treating, laboratory tests shall be performed to
High Risk
determine swell potential.
High to
>8,000
Unacceptable Not recommended for lime stabilization
Risk
E. Lime may be placed dry or in slurry form. Application shall be as outlined

in Items 260 and 263 of TxDOT’s Standard Specifications for Construction
and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges, latest edition.
F. At a minimum, all streets shall be paved with :

1. A minimum of eight (8) inches of flexible base compacted to one-
hundred (100%) percent maximum density in accordance with Test 99
of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials, latest revision, or as recommended by the soil evaluation
report, and one and one-half (11/2) inches of compacted hot mix
asphaltic concrete (Class C) in accordance with Texas Department of
Transportation specifications.
G. The use of water-based primecoat or tack coat shall not be permitted.
END OF SECTION
DG2-4 STREETS
SECTION 3– SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES
DG3.0 GENERAL
A. Sidewalks shall be required along the curb line of both sides of every street
and sidewalk ramps for handicap access shall be required at each
intersection of a sidewalk and a street.
B. Construction plans which include pedestrian facilities shall be submitted to

the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and receive
TDLR approval/certification prior to construction, if applicable.
Construction of pedestrian facilities shall conform to current City of
Pflugerville Construction Standards.
C. Residential lots and lots that are adjacent to Local Streets and Minor
Collectors shall have sidewalks at least four (4) feet in width; commercial
lots and lots that are adjacent to Major and Minor Arterial Streets, Major
Collectors, and Industrial Streets shall have sidewalks at least six (6) feet in
width.
D. Sidewalks shall conform to the following standards:
1. Be located parallel to the curbline, one (1) foot inside the dedicated
right-of-way, and no more that two (2) feet above or below the adjacent
curb grade;
2. Have a continuing, common, non-slip surface that is not interrupted by
steps or abrupt changes in level; and
3. Have a gradual adjustment in level when approaching an intersecting
street or parking area with a common level at the point of such
intersection.
4. Sidewalk ramps are required at all street intersections including on the
“through” street at “T” intersections.
5. Be doweled into existing curbing, as applicable.
E. The area between the curb and the sidewalk shall be excavated or filled to
provide a uniform grade comparable to the adjacent street grade and shall
be located so that the ground level at the right-of-way line is no more than
two (2) feet, nor less than three (3) inches, above or below the adjacent
curb grade.
DG3-1 SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN

AND BICYCLE FACILITIES
F. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities shall be constructed in conformance with
current City Construction Standards, have barriers to prevent motor vehicle
access, and have pavement markings in conformance with the current
edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and
Highways.
G. Pedestrian handrails conforming to Texas Department of Transportation

standards are required wherever the grade adjacent to a sidewalk or
pedestrian and bicycle facility exceeds 4H:1V with a vertical drop greater
than one (1) foot.
H. Variances in texture, grade or alignment must be approved by the Texas

Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) prior to consideration of
the variance by the City Engineer.
I. A solar flashing light, see Standard Detail 25-b, shall be installed on each
side of the roadway where a proposed hike and bike trail crosses either a
major collector, arterial, industrial or rural collector street.
END OF SECTION
DG3-2 SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN

AND BICYCLE FACILITIES
SECTION 4– DRAINAGE
DG4.0 GENERAL
A. The design of all storm drainage facilities shall be in accordance with these
guidelines and the City of Austin Drainage Criteria Manual (COA DCM).
Where conflicts between these guidelines and the COA DCM occur, these
guidelines shall govern.
B. The Owner / Developer shall be responsible for complying with all TPDES
requirements, as well as securing any required permits.
C. Drainage easements or rights-of-way shall be dedicated to the public and

shall include all drainage, open or enclosed, to the limits of the one-hundred
(100) year floodplain as the same is calculated to exist under fully
developed conditions in accordance with the COA DCM. Additional
easements shall be required, as necessary, to provide continuous access for
purposes of maintenance.
D. Where possible, drainage shall be facilitated by means of paved sections or

by use of swales to drain lots into a street without necessitating drainage
easements being placed through a lot. The depth of a swale shall be that
required for drainage with a minimum longitudinal slope toward a street or
drainage easement of one-half of one (0.5%) percent.
E. Peak runoff rates shall not be increased at any point downstream for the two
(2), twenty-five (25), and one-hundred (100) year storms. The regulation
of peak runoff rates to allowable levels as determined by the provisions of
this policy shall be achieved by temporary storage on-site or off-site or by
participation in the construction of a regional stormwater management
facility.
F. All drainage facilities shall be designed to minimize the potential for erosion
at the outfall.
G. Drainage facilities and their access ways may not be located across lot lines
but must instead be located adjacent to lot lines.
H. All earth structures shall be compacted to 95% maximum density. Earth

slopes shall not exceed 4H:1V. The flowline of all earth structures shall
include a pilot channel.
I. All proposed drainage facilities must be designed so that runoff will not
gather in pools and become stagnant or foul.
DG4-1 DRAINAGE
J. If the design of a drainage system is based upon contours developed from
an aerial survey, it shall be verified on the ground with certification
provided by a licensed surveyor.
K. All drainage systems within public rights-of-way or public easements shall

be constructed in accordance with these guidelines and the City of
Pflugerville Construction Standards Manual.
DG4.1 RUNOFF COMPUTATION
A. Runoff computations must be prepared by a licensed engineer authorized by

education and experience to perform such calculations.
B. Runoff calculations are required with the preliminary plan to the extent
needed to verify that the proposed easements are adequate to contain the
runoff as required above.
C. Runoff calculations shall be included with all subdivision and site

development construction plans. Runoff calculations may be included either
in the construction plans or as part of a separate drainage study. Runoff
calculations shall be included for pre-development conditions as well as
post-development conditions for the two (2) year, twenty-five (25) year and
(100) year storms. If runoff for post-development conditions exceeds
runoff for pre-development conditions for any of the referenced storms,
detention shall be required to reduce peak runoff flows to at or below peak
runoff flows for pre-development conditions. If detention is required,
runoff calculations for post-development conditions with detention shall be
included as well as calculations for proposed detention facilities.
D. Runoff computations with construction drawings shall include calculations

for runoff from the twenty-five (25) and one-hundred (100) year storms,
except for detention basins where the calculations must include
consideration of the two (2) year storm. However, where the subdivision is
designed such that the runoff from the one-hundred (100) year storm is
contained in the stormsewer system, the calculations for the stormsewer
system need only include calculations for the one-hundred (100) year storm.
E. For drainage areas less than 50 acres, the Rational Method may be used for
runoff computations in accordance with the COA DCM. For areas larger
than 10 acres, a hydrograph methodology using the Soil Conservation
Service unit hydrograph may be used. When the runoff from two or more
drainage areas is to be combined, the same methodology must be used for
both areas and the methodology should be appropriate for both.
DG4.2 STORMWATER CONVEYANCE
A. Runoff computation for runoff conveyance shall be based on a fully

developed drainage area or watershed.
DG4-2 DRAINAGE
B. All concrete structures shall have a minimum flowline slope of 0.4%.
Earth structures shall have a minimum flowline slope of one (1%) percent.
C. All drainage facilities including street curbs, gutters, inlets and ponds shall
be designed to intercept and transport runoff from the one-hundred (100)
year frequency storm. Stormsewers and inlets on grade may be designed to
intercept and convey runoff from the twenty-five (25) year storm provided
that the runoff from the one-hundred (100) year storm does not exceed the
gutter capacity.
D. Open drainage channels or ditches are not permitted.
DG4.2a STREETS
A. Where storm sewers are required, inlets shall be located to intercept runoff
where the depth of runoff will exceed the top of curb.
B. Gutter and inlet capacity will be calculated in accordance with the COA
DCM. Inlets shall have a throat height of five (5) inches and shall be
designed so as to conform to City Construction Standards.
C. No lowering of the standard street crown height shall be allowed for the
purpose of obtaining additional hydraulic capacity. Similarly, curb heights
may not be raised to increase the hydraulic capacity of a street.
DG4.2b STORMSEWER
A. Pipe for storm drains shall be Class III reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) and
shall have a minimum cover of 36”. However, where, in the opinion of the
City Engineer, added strength is needed over a minimum cover (less than
36”), or for excessive height of backfill, pipe for storm drains shall be
Class IV or Class V RCP. In no case shall a storm sewer have less than
one (1) foot of cover over the top of the pipe.
B. Pipe for storm drains shall be constructed to the bank of the receiving
drainway and shall have a minimum cover or not less than one (1) foot over
the top of the pipe. Erosion control measures shall be taken at the outlet of
the pipe.
C. Stormsewer in rights-of-way shall be located 5’ from the street centerline to

the center of the pipe on the opposite side of the street from the alignment
of the wastewater line.
D. Pipes shall be joined such that the soffits of the pipes are at the same
elevation.
E. Manholes (inlets or junction boxes) shall be provided at all connections of
DG4-3 DRAINAGE
greater than 45 degrees, at the junction of three or more lines and at a
maximum or eight-hundred (800) feet on straight lines. Design of manholes
shall conform to the current City Construction Standards.
DG4.2c CHANNELS
A. Open drainage channels or ditches are not permitted.
B. Wherever possible, outfalls from stormsewers into natural drainage ways

shall enter at the grade of the natural drainage channel. The outfall shall be
designed with drop-type outfall structures or shall otherwise provide
adequate protection against erosion.
C. Major structures such as box culverts and bridges shall be designed to carry
a one-hundred (100) year frequency storm.
DG4.2d CULVERTS AND BRIDGES
A. Construction plans for box culverts, bridges and related structures may be
adaptations of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Standards.
B. For culverts and bridges conveying runoff in excess of 1,200 cfs, the
predicted water surface elevation shall be one (1) foot lower than the low
chord or the structure.
DG4.2e FLOODPLAINS
A. For areas of flow with less than 64 acres of contributing area, no floodplain
shall be defined; however, with regards to the drainage requirements
contained in these guidelines, any concentrated flow necessitates the
dedication of a drainage easement. When considering the capacity of any
facilities, the downstream conditions must be considered.
B. In all cases where a floodplain determination is required, the determination

shall be based on the projected full development of all properties
contributing to the point of consideration. It is the responsibility of the
design engineer to coordinate with the City of Pflugerville in order to
determine, based on the most accurate information available, what the fully-
developed drainage area is.
DG4-4 DRAINAGE
C. Floodplain limits shall be determined by a backwater analysis. The direct-
step method of calculating water surface profiles is required. The HEC-2
and HEC-RAS computer programs may be used for calculating the water
surface profile.
D. For natural waterways of less than 64 acres, a backwater analysis is

required when downstream structures will impede the flow of runoff, or
where irregularities in the shape of the channel create significant energy
losses.
DG4.3 STORMWATER CONTROLS
A. All development is responsible for controlling its stormwater runoff and

insuring that no increase in peak runoff will occur downstream as a result of
the development. All detention ponds shall control the increase in runoff
for the 2-, 25-, and 100-year storms. In addition, all ponds must convey
runoff from the 100-year, assuming fully-developed upstream conditions.
Where the City Engineer determines that the development poses no

immediate flooding hazard downstream, the applicant may pay a fee to the
City of Pflugerville for the purpose of performing watershed wide drainage
improvements or flood mitigation measures. The fee for participation in a
regional fund shall be calculated by the following equation:
Regional Stormwater Management Participation Fee ($) =

[100-Year Post Developed Peak Flow (cfs)
- 100-Year Pre Developed Peak Flow (cfs)]
x $1,200/cfs
Where adequate conveyance of runoff (for undeveloped conditions) does not

exist downstream of a proposed development or no improvements are
anticipated, on-site stormwater detention is required.
DG4.3a METHODOLOGY
A. Where detention ponds are utilized for stormwater management, a

hydrograph routing methodology is required to analyze the adequacy of the
proposed structure. The Soil Conservation Service (SCS) unit hydrograph
shall be used. The times of concentration or lag times used in the analysis
shall be calculated using the methodology of TR-55 or the Uplands Method
described in NEH-4. The runoff curve numbers used shall be calculated
based on the actual soil class in the analysis area and the actual proposed
and probable impervious cover. The City of Austin 3-hour rainfall
distributions shall be utilized for precipitation. The HEC-1 and TR-20
computer programs accepted programs for utilizing the SCS hydrographs.
DG4-5 DRAINAGE
DG4.3b DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
A. The minimum freeboard and embankment requirements shall be those

outlined in Chapter 8, COA DCM.
B. Ponds which serve public facilities or which are to be maintained by public

entities must meet the maintenance requirements outlined in the latest
version of the COA DCM and in Section 4.4 of these guidelines.
C. All detention facilities shall be designed to allow complete drainage within

24 hours.
DG4.4 ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. All existing and proposed drainage facilities within or utilized by a

development must meet the following requirements for access for
maintenance.
B. Barrier-type fences, such as chainlink, solid woods, masonry, stone or

wrought iron, at least six (6) feet in height are required to prevent access to
drainage facilities that have interior slopes greater than 4H:1V, including
facilities that are not maintained by the City but are located within 500-feet
of a residential structure. Galvanized fence posts shall be set in concrete
footings a minimum of 18” deep with a minimum footing diameter of 12”.
Gates, a minimum of 12’ wide are required to allow access by maintenance
equipment. Facilities which are not readily accessible for maintenance,
shall at the discretion of the City Engineer, include a turn-around to
facilitate the movement of maintenance equipment.
C. A 12-foot maintenance strip is required around the perimeter of detention

ponds and on both sides of channels. The access strip shall not have a
grade steeper than 15% and shall be designed to the horizontal geometric
standards of a local street.
D. A standard driveway approach is required where the drainage access way

leaves the roadway.
END OF SECTION
DG4-6 DRAINAGE
SECTION 5– WATER
DG5.0 GENERAL
A. The subdivider shall provide all water lines required to properly serve each
non-drainage lot of the subdivision and to ensure that existing and/or new
water facilities can supply the required demand at the desired pressure for
both domestic use and for fire protection. The subdivider shall bear all
costs for extending water service from existing City water lines that have
sufficient capacity to serve the subdivision. All water lines and service
connections shall conform to the current City Construction Standards,
requirements of the Texas Department of Health, and the fire insurance
standards of the State Board of Insurance.
B. The Owner / Developer shall be responsible for obtaining approval from

other utility companies prior to installing any new water facility
improvements.
C. Water connections shall be made readily available to proposed park sites

with water lines located along the street frontage of the park. The
subdivider must demonstrate that there is sufficient water line capacity
available to serve the park.
D. Sampling meters shall be furnished by the Developer and shall be in

accordance with the latest regulations of the TCEQ.
DG5.1 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. Piping for water mains and connections shall be in accordance with current
City Construction Standards and Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality Regulations (Texas Administrative Code Title 30, Part 1, Chapter
290). All pipe and fittings shall be new and shall conform to the current
standards of the American Water Works Association.
B. All water mains shall extend to the border of the proposed subdivision. A
valve, plug and concrete block shall be provided on the end of each said
main such that an extension of the main can be made without removing said
main from service. All service lines shall be extended to lot lines.
C. Water lines shall be at least six (6) inches in diameter. Larger lines shall be
required when required by the City. The subdivider may have to upsize
proposed wastewater lines and wastewater facilities as directed by the City
Engineer, with the City cost participating in the said upsizing.
D. At the intersection of water distribution lines, the number of valves shall be

DG5-1 WATER
the same as the number of radiating lines [three (3) valves for tee
connections and four (4) for cross connections]. Valves shall be located at
the Point of Curve (PC) or the Point of Tangency (PT) of the nearest
property line. Valves shall be provided on all water mains so that not more
than 500-feet of main must be removed from service at one time for repairs
in commercial and industrial areas and not more than 800-feet in residential
areas. All valves shall conform to the current standards of the American
Water Works Association.
E. If water lines twelve (12) inches in diameter or larger are required to be

installed, the plans shall show lines and grades in both plan and profile.
Lines smaller than twelve (12) inches may be shown only in plan, but must
be detailed and clearly show the depth of bury under streets, drainage
channels and culverts, other utilities, etc.
F. Water lines shall have a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches of cover

measured from either the top of the pipe or valve actuating nut (whichever
is applicable) to the finished ground surface.
G. All water lines shall have a minimum slope of 0.10%.
H. Each subdivision or phase of a subdivision shall install a sampling meter to

be provided by the City and paid for by the developer. The location of the
sampling meter shall be close to the entrance to the subdivision or phase of
the subdivision. Where a subdivision or phase of a subdivision has in excess
of 100 lots, additional sampling meters will be required, the quantity and
location of such to be determined by the City Engineer.
I. One living unit equivalent (LUE) shall be assumed to be 700 gallons per day
for average day demand, 1,855 gallons per day for peak day demand, and
3,150 gallons per day for peak hour demand. Once single-family dwelling
shall be considered to require one (1) LUE. Other uses are assumed to have a
demand as defined in the table below. However, where the demand is based
on floor area, in no event will the demand be considered to be less than one
(1) LUE.
Use Demand
One (1) single-family residence, one modular home, 1 LUE
one mobile home
One (1) duplex 2 LUE’s
Multi-family, three (3) – twenty (20) units 0.7 LUE’s per unit
per acre
DG5-2 WATER
Multi-family, twenty-plus (20+) units per 0.5 LUE’s per unit
acre
Hotel or motel 0.5 LUE’s per room
Office 1 LUE/3,000 sf of floor
Office/warehouse 1 LUE/4,000 sf of floor
Retail/Shopping Center 1 LUE/1660 sf of floor
Restaurant/Cafeteria 1 LUE/200 sf of floor
Hospital 1 LUE per bed
Rest Home 1 LUE/1,250 sf of floor
Church (Worship Services Only) 1 LUE/12,500 sf of floor
High School or Middle School, including gym 1 LUE /13 students
and cafeteria
Elementary School, including gym and cafeteria 1 LUE/15 students
Per student values for schools shall reflect full occupancy, including portable
structures.
DG5.2 FIRE PROTECTION
A. Threading on fire hydrant outlets shall be the National Standard Hose

Thread.
B. Fire hydrants shall be provided at least every six-hundred (600) feet in

residential areas and at least every three-hundred (300) feet in commercial
and industrial areas. All fire hydrants shall be standard three-way, post-
type, dry barrel hydrants, be in compliance with American Water Works
Association Standards, have at least six (6) inch connections to mains, and
have at least five and one quarter (51/4) inch valve openings. All hydrant
leads served by twelve (12) inch or larger lines shall have a six (6) inch gate
valve. Fire hydrants shall conform to the current City Construction
Standards.
C. For fire flow conditions, the maximum velocity shall not exceed 10 fps and
DG5-3 WATER
the minimum static pressure shall not be less than 20 psi. For single-family
and duplex development, 1,000 gpm is required. For development other
than single-family and duplex development, the minimum flowrate shall be
in accordance with Table 4-A of the City of Austin Fire Protection Criteria
Manual.
D. The Developer and/or Project Engineer shall provide written certification

that the new water system improvements meet fire flow requirements.
Testing of the new water system improvements shall be witnessed by a
representative of the City of Pflugerville Engineering Department.
END OF SECTION
DG5-4 WATER
SECTION 6– WASTEWATER
DG6.0 GENERAL
A. Septic tanks shall not be permitted.
B. The subdivider shall provide all wastewater lines required to properly serve
each non-drainage lot of the subdivision and to ensure that existing
wastewater lines and facilities can adequately serve the subdivision. The
subdivider shall bear all costs for extending existing City wastewater lines
and wastewater facilities to have sufficient capacity to serve the subdivision.
All wastewater lines and service connections shall conform to current City
Construction Standards, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Regulations (Texas Administrative Code Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 317) and
the requirements of the Texas Department of Health.
C. The subdivider may have to upsize proposed wastewater lines and

wastewater facilities as directed by the City Engineer, with the City cost
participating in said upsizing.
D. The Owner / Developer shall be responsible for obtaining approval from

other utility companies prior to installing any new wastewater facility
improvements.
E. Wastewater connections shall be readily available to proposed park sites

with lines located along the street frontage of the park. The subdivider
must demonstrate that there is sufficient wastewater line capacity available
to serve the park.
DG6.1 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. Piping for wastewater lines shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) SDR 26 with
elastomeric joints and be at least eight (8) inches in diameter. The
minimum house connection size shall be four (4) inches in diameter. All
pipe and accessories shall be new. PVC pipe shall conform to American
Society of Testing Materials, Standard D3034. PVC sewer pipe joints shall
comply with American Society of Testing Materials, Standard D3212. All
pipe shall be installed in accordance with current City Construction
Standards.
B. Manholes shall be constructed at all changes in direction sewer line

intersections and termination points of lines, but in no case shall the
distance between manholes exceed four-hundred (400) feet.
DG6-1 WASTEWATER
C. All manholes shall be coated with 10 mil of Raven Lining System or
approved equal.
D. Sewer manholes shall be a nominal four (4) feet in diameter and be made of
precast concrete. Steps shall not be provided. All manholes shall have
eccentric cones. Manhole lids shall be East Jordan Iron Works Product
Number NCR02-1762 SAN SW with the City of Pflugerville Logo and the
words “Sanitary Sewer” cast into the lid as shown in Detail WW-07. The
outside diameter of the lid shall be thirty-two (32) inches. All manholes
shall be installed in accordance with current City Construction Standards.
E. All sewer mains shall meet a minimum velocity of two feet per second (2
fps), flowing full or one-half full based on Manning’s formula and utilizing
an “n” value of 0.013. The minimum grade for an 8” line shall be 0.33
percent.
F. Pipe crown elevations of mains flowing into manholes shall be 0.1 feet
above the crown of the out-flowing main.
G. Gravity sewer lines shall be designed so that peak dry weather flows
(PDWF) do not exceed 50% of the pipe capacity and peak wet-weather
flows (PWWF) do not exceed 75% of the pipe capacity.
H. The PDWF shall be calculated by the formula:
PDWF = 18 + (0.0206(F))0.5 x F
4 + (0.0206(F))0.5
where F = average dry-weather flow = 270 gal/day/LUE with total LUEs

determined per Section 5.1 of these guidelines.
I. The PWWF shall be determined as the sum of the PDWF and the inflow and
Infiltration (I/I). The I/I shall be assumed to be 750 gpd/acre of the drainage
area of the service area.
DG6.2 LIFT STATIONS
A. Lift station capacity and design methodology shall be as required by the

City Engineer.
B. All lift station designs must be accompanied by a report detailing the

adequacy of the design.
C. Lift stations shall be designed to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
DG6-2 WASTEWATER
D. Lift stations must be designed with a SCADA system and be equipped with
the necessary sensors and hardware for connection to the City’s monitoring
system.
E. The attached form shall be completed by the Contractor and submitted to

the City of Pflugerville Engineering Department prior to acceptance of the
lift station.
END OF SECTION
DG6-3 WASTEWATER
SECTION 7– POLLUTION CONTROL
DG7.0 GENERAL
A. The purpose of this section is to provide a resource document and policy to

protect land and water resources from the adverse effects of erosion and
sedimentation and to promote compliance with the City of Pflugerville’s
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase II permit.
Additionally, the criteria have been fashioned to complement the language of
the Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit
(TXR150000).
B. The conversion of land from its natural state or agricultural use to urban use
can accelerate the processes of erosion and sedimentation. These accelerated
processes can negatively impact natural resources such as drinking water
supply, aquatic life, floodplain capacity, natural beauty, and recreational
resources. As additional development and urban growth takes place in the
City of Pflugerville, the City’s natural resources will experience accelerated
degradation if erosion and sedimentation is not properly controlled. The
protection of these natural resources is easier and less expensive than their
restoration.
C. Construction activities that discharge storm water runoff into or adjacent to

any surface water of the state are regulated by the State of Texas under the
Construction General Permit (CGP) (TXR150000). The governing agency is
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Construction
related sediment is a significant pollutant of streams, lakes, ponds and
reservoirs. Sedimentation can also carry pesticides, phosphates and many
other chemical pollutants which can be carried to the waterway and reduce
the quality of water.
D. Erosion can be quite destructive and can threaten property, roads, utilities,
infrastructure, and structures. During most development/construction
projects, the major period for erosion potential exists between the time of
existing vegetation removal at commencement of site work and the time of
construction completion or final revegetation. There are numerous activities
associated with construction and land development that accelerate the rate of
erosion. Virtually all of these activities involve the removal of vegetation
and/or disturbance of the native geologic structure. Appropriate planning
and implementation of these activities and preventative measures will reduce
the adverse impact upon the site and the environment in general.
Construction activities are regulated according to the area of land disturbed.
DG7-1 POLLUTION CONTROL

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E. The erosion and sediment best management practices (BMPs) included in
Appendix A (BMP Technical Specifications) provide several methods to
address the dual problems of erosion and sedimentation, they are in no way
an exhaustive list of possible actions; and alternative site specific methods
may be required to adequately control the problems. The City shall approve
BMPs not included in the manual prior to their use.
DG7.1 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL POLICY
A. The City of Pflugerville Erosion and Sedimentation Control policy shall

govern the planning, design, installation, maintenance and inspection of
temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation controls associated
with development/redevelopment/construction within the City in
accordance with this section and Chapter 158, Storm Water Pollution
Control Ordinance. This policy is the official criteria required by the
TPDES MS4 Phase II permit, and such strives to comply with all federal
and state mandates associated with the permit.
B. Erosion and sediment BMPs are required for all construction, (conducted
with or without a permit) and all other activities for which land clearing,
trenching, or grading is a part. It is the intent of City of Pflugerville
policy to closely parallel the requirements set forth in the Texas Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Construction General Permit
(TXR150000), the City of Pflugerville’s MS4 Phase II Permit and any
applicable updates to National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) or TPDES.
C. The policy objectives are to:
1. Ensure Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase II

Permit & TPDES Construction General Permit Compliance.
2. Minimize the erosion and sedimentation of soil resulting from

construction activities in streams, creeks, lakes, waterways, storm
drains, etc.
3. Protect and improve the quality of surface water, minimize flooding

hazards and maintenance cost associated with excessive
sedimentation and erosion in storm drains and waterways.
4. Preserve and protect existing vegetation to the greatest extent

possible, particularly native plant and wildlife habitats.
5. Provide for revegetation of sites to minimize environmental impacts

of construction activity.

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DG7.2 TEMPORARY STABILIZATION CONTROLS
A. Temporary controls shall be used during construction to prevent the erosion

of soil and sedimentation of waterways until restoration is complete.
Temporary controls shall be used in accordance with the City of Pflugerville
Construction Standards.
DG7.3 FINAL STABILIZATION CONTROLS
A. The subdivider shall restore all areas within public right-of-ways and public
easements that have been disturbed as a result of construction activities.
Such areas shall be returned to pre-disturbed conditions or better. New open
areas or facilities within the public right-of-ways or public easements shall be
covered with a minimum of four (4) inches of topsoil prior to the application
of grass seed. Grass seed shall be applied in accordance with Figure 7.8,
hereof.
Figure 7.8
RESEEDING STANDARDS
Time Of Year Seed Type Amount of Seed per 1,000
S.F.
October – February Unhulled Bermuda or 1 lb.
Winter Rye 3 lbs.
March – September Hulled Bermuda 1 lb.
B. Seedlings shall be watered until uniform growth is established. During the

first two (2) months after application of the seed, the planted area shall be
irrigated or sprinkled at ten (10) day intervals in a manner that will not erode
the topsoil but at a rate sufficient to thoroughly soak the soil to a depth of six
(6) inches. Rainfall occurrences of one-half (1/2) inch or greater shall
postpone the watering schedule by ten (10) days.
C. Restoration shall be considered to be acceptable when the grass has grown to

a height of at least one-half (1/2) inch and covers ninety (90%) percent of the
area with bare spots no greater than ten (10) square feet.

D. The City Engineer may grant a variance for right-of-way or public easement
restoration (regarding DG7.3.C) as related to the City’s construction
acceptance process provided equivalent permanent stabilization measures
formally agreed upon by the subdivider/developer and the City are in place
prior to the City final acceptance. Examples of such equivalent measures are
as follows:

1. Installation of additional silt fence near areas which may be prone to

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erosion as identified by City Engineer or designated staff. All additional
silt fence will be maintained by the subdivider/developer and will put
forth all possible efforts to restore that right of way. At the time of right
of way restoration per specification DG7.3.C and final inspection by the
City Engineering Department, the silt fence will be removed.
2. A geotextile soil retention blanket placement within affected areas as

defined by City Engineer or designated staff.

3. Additional rock berms located near potential drainage erosion areas as

defined by City Engineer or designated staff.
DG7.4 PLANS AND COMPUTATIONS
A. Implementation of an effective erosion and sedimentation control plan

requires a project management approach where responsibility is assigned
during each phase to assure proper design, installation, maintenance,
inspection, and when necessary, repair or replacement of controls during the
construction. The project owner/developer, engineer and contractor are all
integrally involved in this process from start to finish. In addition, an
understanding by the responsible individuals of the complete process
required to design and implement erosion and sedimentation controls will
assist them in preparing appropriate plans, speed the review and approval
process, result in fewer on-site changes and problems, and provide the
appropriate degree of protection for the environment.
B. The following section presents the minimum requirements for the planning,
design, construction, operation and maintenance of erosion and
sedimentation control facilities. A Design professional may select an
appropriate BMP control method or combinations of methods or structures
described in Appendix A, Technical Specifications and is responsible for
both the adequacy and implementation of an effective erosion and
sedimentation control plan (ESCP). Following the end of construction
activities, the developer/owner, contractor and engineer are responsible for
ensuring proper erosion and sedimentation control until all areas are
stabilized.
DG7.4.1 SITE PLAN REVIEW
A. To ensure that all applicable new development and redeveloped sites

conform to the pollution control performance standards of this chapter, the
developer/owner and engineer shall comply with the following as related
to project review, approval, and enforcement procedures that include:
1. Engineer/Owner/Developer shall submit revised site plan

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when changes are made to the ESCP for re-approval and
2. Engineer/Owner/Developer shall submit Record Drawings
or ‘as-built’ certifications required for storm water controls
within 90 days of completion of a project.
B. Site plan reviews, as submitted by Engineer/Owner/Developer, shall comply
with the procedures described in the Unified Development Code.
C. Project applicant shall meet the performance standards and ensure long-term
maintenance as required by Engineering Design Guidelines Erosion and
Sedimentation Control.
DG7.4.2 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN
A. All projects disturbing natural conditions are required to plan, design, and
implement BMPs to minimize erosion and sedimentation to the greatest
extent practicable. All activities requiring a permit shall submit an erosion
and sedimentation control plan that identifies, addresses and minimizes to the
City’s Engineering Department satisfaction, all potential sources of sediment
and other construction related pollution.
B. Erosion and Sedimentation plan shall include:

1. A comprehensive plan addressing limits of disturbance,
phasing, temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation
BMPs that comply with all applicable Federal, State and
Local regulations.
2. Construction standards to illustrate, review and construct the

BMPs that minimize erosion and sedimentation to the
maximum extent practicable; (and where appropriate,
correlate with and outlined in the ESCP).
3. The general direction of flow of storm water drainage

entering and leaving the site. If the drainage patters will be
altered, both the existing and proposed drainage patterns shall
be shown.
4. A description of how run-on storm water will be handled,

including sheet flow entering the site from adjoining
property.
5. A description and the location of any environmentally

sensitive area that is located on the site or that adjoins the site
and that will receive storm water directly from the site.

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6. The location of any Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map 100-year floodplain
boundaries, floodway boundaries, or FEMA Velocity Zone
boundaries that encroach on the site. A preliminary boundary
line may be used with a preliminary plat. The ESCP shall be
amended prior to filing of a final plat, once a final boundary
determination has been made.
7. A description and location of all temporary control measures

that will be implemented during construction to control
erosion, sedimentation, and the discharge of pollutants into
the City’s MS4.
8. Standards and schedules for maintenance and replacement for

all temporary and permanent BMPs in the plans.
9. Standards for topsoil, vegetative materials and vegetation

BMPs in the plans.
10. Computations for BMPs that rely on detention, sedimentation,

filtration, diversion and velocity control.
11. A Licensed Professional Engineer shall sign, seal and date the
erosion and sedimentation plan and engineering computations
with competence in this area as required by Texas
Engineering Practice Act, Section 137.
DG7.4.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:
A. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
1. One of the requirements of the TCEQ TPDES Construction

General Permit (TXR150000), for any development,
redevelopment and construction, is to develop and implement
a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The
purpose of the SWPPP is to provide guidelines for
minimizing sediment and other pollutants that may originate
on the site, from flowing into municipal storm systems, or
jurisdictional waters during construction. The plan shall
address the principal activities known to disturb significant
amounts of ground surface during construction. A Notice of
Intent (NOI) or Construction Site Notice (CSN) shall be
submitted to the City’s Engineering Department prior to the
start of construction activity.

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2. The storm water management controls included in the
SWPPP shall focus on providing control of pollutant
discharge practical approaches that use readily available
techniques, expertise, materials, and equipment.
3. An ESCP is required for all development that disturbs one

quarter (1/4) acre or more and shall meet the requirements in
the Checklist for ESCP as noted in Appendix B.
B. Best Management Practices (BMPs)
1. It is the responsibility of the engineer to design BMPs that address

site specific conditions using appropriate design criteria for the City
of Pflugerville. The source of the design criteria shall be referenced
in the ESCP.
2. To preserve the existing natural resources in the City of Pflugerville

and promote sustainable development, demonstration of compliance
with the Site Layout permanent BMP is required in the ESCP for all
developments. Factors to be considered are lots oriented and designed
to minimize change in grade, drainage systems designed to minimize
change in time of concentration, and street layouts designed to
minimize extent of pavement.
3. In addition to the Site Layout BMP, the following minimum number

of BMPs shall be provided:
BMP Requirements
Disturbance No. of BMPs (minimum)
Temporary Permanent
< ¼ acre Disturbed Area 2 None
¼ acre ≤ Disturbed Area < 1 acre 2 Varies
1 acre ≤ Disturbed Area < 20 acres 3 1 or 2
≥ 20 Acres 3 2
4. Examples of factors that shall be considered when evaluating and

selecting permanent controls for a development include:
a. Effect of the development on runoff volumes and

rates
b. Potential pollutants from the development
c. Percent of site treated by the BMP
d. Effectiveness of the BMP on potential pollutants
from the development
e. Natural resources on the site

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f. Configuration of site (existing waterways,
topography, etc.)
C. The following items are acceptable permanent BMPs for subdivisions:
1. Vegetated swales – Vegetated swales may be used if drainage design

criteria are met and acceptable to the City Engineer. Vegetated
swales shall be designed with a trapezoidal cross section and a gentle
slope that yields a maximum velocity of 2 fps for the 2-year storm
event. The engineer shall evaluate flow depths to verify no upstream
flooding is caused by the vegetated swale during larger events.
Design capacity of the swales is as specified in the Drainage
Requirements as specified by the Engineering Design Guidelines.
2. Dedication of the 100-year drainage easement – Dedication of the

100-year fully urbanized floodplain as a public drainage easement
with the creek left in its natural condition will be considered one
BMP credit.
3. Landscaping – A landscape plan sealed by a landscape architect shall

be submitted with the ESCP to receive BMP credit. Landscaping
may be on individual and/or commonly owned lots and unpaved open
space and shall include canopy-type trees at least 3 inches of caliper
at time of planting. Refer to the Landscaping section in the Unified
Development Code for an approved tree list. Ornamental subdivision
entry-way plantings are not eligible. The landscape plan shall
identify the party responsible for the installation of planting and
maintenance until residence is purchased by an individual
homeowner. A permanent or temporary irrigation system may be
necessary to establish plantings.
4. Detention ponds – Detention may be achieved by surface ponds or

subsurface structures. Detention ponds and structures shall be
evaluated for the 2-, 25-, and 100-year storm events using post-
development land use to verify that no structure flooding will be
caused by the detention. Outfalls for detention ponds shall be
designed to prevent clogging of the intake. The pond shall also be
designed in accordance with other criteria in the City of Austin
Drainage Criteria Manual.
5. Dedication of a private linear open space will count as one BMP

credit.
6. Low Impact Development Methods – Allowed at the discretion of the

City Engineer.
a. Low Impact Development (LID) Methods such as rain

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gardens, rain barrels,
b. Cisterns on individual lots and/or bio-retention or bio-
detention facilities on common areas which treat all post-
construction areas. The vegetated LID features shall consist
of native plantings or plantings consistent as recommended
by a Licensed Landscape Architect
DG7.4.4 INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION CONSTRUCTION

PROCEDURES
A. Proper installation, maintenance, and inspection of the approved control

methods during the construction of a project are the final steps in assuring
effective control of erosion and sedimentation. Implementation requires the
combined efforts of the project engineer, contractor, owner, city inspectors,
and, when needed, reviewers working together to achieve the best feasible
control.
1. The contractor shall install, inspect and maintain all BMPs according
to the approved erosion and sedimentation control plan (and/or
SWPPP as appropriate).
2. The contractor shall report any identified problem areas to the design
engineer for recommended additions or revisions to the erosion and
sedimentation control plan.
3. The design engineer shall modify the plan as needed to minimize
erosion and sedimentation to the maximum extent practicable. Any
revised plan requires City Engineer approval.
4. The owner, contractor and design engineer are responsible for
installing and maintaining BMPs in a manner that complies with all
applicable Federal, State and Local regulations.
5. At the City Engineer’s request, Contractor’s inspection reports for all
BMPs shall be provided to the City.
6. Upon establishment of vegetation to City Standards, the Contractor
shall remove all temporary BMPs, after to City acceptance of Public
Infrastructure.
B. Construction BMPs
1. Structural and non-structural BMPs may be used for controlling

pollutants for storm water discharges from small and large sites.
Structural BMPs shall comply with Appendix A specifications in the
latest edition of the City of Pflugerville Engineering Design
Guidelines and Construction Standards. If the most appropriate BMP
is not shown in the City of Pflugerville standard details, the design
engineer shall submit a detail, calculations and references for design
of the BMP to the Department of Engineering for review and

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approval.
2. The following are acceptable temporary BMPs for use during

construction:
a) Non-Structural
i. Minimizing the area of disturbance – The area of

disturbance as shown by the limits of construction
shall utilize the most efficient space to minimize
disturbance of existing area for a proposed
development site.
ii. Preserving existing vegetation – This is a preferred

BMP. When areas of existing vegetation are to be
preserved, the areas shall be delineated on the plans,
and the plans shall include notes stating that
temporary chain-link fencing shall be installed to
protect the vegetation.
b) Structural Examples
i. Silt Fence
ii. Triangular Filter Dike
iii. Inlet Protection Barriers
iv. Storm Inlet Sediment Traps
v. Rock Berms
vi. Stabilized Construction Entrance
vii. Sedimentation Traps
viii. Vegetated Buffer Strips
ix. Temporary Detention Structure
x. Hydromulch Seeding
xi. Diversion Dikes
xii. Diversion Dikes and Swales
3. Technical Specifications for structural BMPs can be found in

Appendix A. These are suggested construction BMPs and it is the
responsibility of the design engineer to select and design appropriate
construction BMPs for each site.
4. The Design Engineer shall include any relative City of Pflugerville

standard detail EC-01 through EC-10.
5. Any onsite temporary staging area shall include silt fence

immediately adjacent to the downstream boundary limits. Silt fence
shall adhere to the City of Pflugerville standard detail EC-02.


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6. Staging areas or temporary stock piles are not allowed within
designated FEMA flood zones and shall be located a minimum of
20-ft beyond any designated creek, waterway, or floodplain.
C. Waste and Hazardous Material Controls
1. Covered containers shall be provided for waste construction materials

and daily trash. Hazardous material shall be stored in a manner that
prevents contact with rainfall and runoff. Onsite fuel tanks and other
containers of motor vehicle fluids shall comply with the latest
applicable TCEQ requirements for storm water pollution controls
during construction.
2. The SWPPP shall require federal, state and local reporting of any
spills and releases of hazardous materials greater than the regulated
Reportable Quantity (RQ) and reporting to the City of Pflugerville
Engineering Department and Public Works Department of all spills
and releases to the storm drainage system.

3. All trash enclosures must drain to sewer connections.
D. Temporary Stabilization
1. Portions of a site that have been disturbed, but where no work will
occur for more than 21 days shall be temporarily stabilized as soon as
practicable, and no later than 14 days, except when precluded by
seasonal arid conditions, or prolonged drought. A written request to
the City Engineer shall be submitted for approval of exceptions.
2. Temporary stabilization shall consist of providing a protective cover,

designed to reduce erosion on disturbed areas. Temporary
stabilization may be achieved using temporary seeding, soil retention
blankets, hydro-mulches and other techniques that cover 100 percent
of the disturbed areas until either final stabilization can be achieved
or until further construction activities take place.
3. Perimeter controls such as silt fence, vegetated buffer strips or other

similar perimeter controls are intended to act as controls when
stabilization has not occurred. Perimeter controls may remain in
place during temporary stabilization.
E. Final Stabilization
1. Final stabilization within the public right-of-ways (ROWs) shall

conform to Section DG7.3 Stabilization on private property may
consist of soil cover as vegetation, geo-textiles or mulch. For
stabilizing vegetated drainage ways, sod or seeded soil retention
blankets shall be used. Hydromulch will not be allowed in vegetated
(Revised 8/14/2012)
swales, channels or other drainage ways.
2. The plan for final stabilization shall be coordinated with permanent

controls in the ESCP and with landscaping plan if applicable.
F. Notice of Intent (NOI) or Construction Site Notice (CSN)
1. If applicable, copies of the NOI/CSN shall be sent to the Engineering

Department.
G. TCEQ Site Notice
1. A signed copy of the Construction Site Notice or NOI shall be posted

at the construction site in a location where it is readily viewed by the
general public during all construction activity.
H. Notice of Termination (NOT)
1. All primary operators shall submit a copy of the NOT to the City
Engineer after construction has been accepted.
I. Inspection and Maintenance during Construction
1. The primary operator shall construct all controls required by the

SWPPP. The primary operator shall have qualified personnel inspect
the controls at least every two weeks during construction and within
24 hours after a storm event of 0.5 inches, or greater. At a minimum,
inspection may be performed every 7 days with no additional
inspection after rain events.
2. Certified inspection reports shall be retained as part of the SWPPP on

site. Within seven days of the inspection, controls identified as
damaged or deteriorated shall be repaired or replaced, as appropriate.
Controls shall also be routinely cleaned or repaired to maintain
adequate functionality.
3. Changes, repairs and/or additions shall be made to the controls within

7 days to prevent discharges from the site. The primary operator
shall implement procedures to remove discharges from all portions of
the storm drainage system including streets, gutters, inlets, storm
drain, channels, creeks, ponds, etc.

(Revised 8/14/2012)
J. Construction and Maintenance
1. The owner shall construct all permanent BMPs and is responsible for
maintenance of the BMPs. When the BMP falls within a drainage
easement, the plat or separate instrument dedicating the easement
shall include a statement of the owner’s responsibility for
maintenance.
DG7.4.5 POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

A. The following shall be addressed when permanent BMPs have been installed
during construction:
B. The Developer shall prepare a post construction maintenance and operation

manual that describes the function and operation for each permanent
stormwater facility to ensure compliance with the City of Pflugerville
Engineering Design Guidelines and Construction Standards.
C. The Developer shall prepare a schedule for when and how often inspection
will occur to ensure proper function of the stormwater facility. The schedule
shall also include periodic inspections to ensure proper performance of the
facility between scheduled clean outs.
D. The Developer shall ensure that all stormwater facilities undergo, at the
minimum, an annual inspection to document the maintenance and repair
needs and ensure compliance with the requirements of this ordinance and
accomplishments of its purposes.
E. The program shall require that controls are in place that will infiltrate
evapotranspire, or harvest and use stormwater from the site to meet the
performance standards as determined by the City of Pflugerville to protect
water quality.
END OF SECTION

(Revised 8/14/2012)
SECTION 8– MISCELLANEOUS DESIGN GUIDELINES
DG8.0 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS
A. All subdivision and site development construction plans shall reference two
(2) benchmarks of known vertical and horizontal coordinates set to the State
Plane Coordinate System. If benchmarks are not readily available to the
project site, new benchmarks shall be set.
B. Monuments shall be of iron pipe or reinforcing steel, one-half (1/2) inch or

larger in diameter and at least twenty-four (24) inches in length, and be
placed at all corners of block lines and at the point of block line tangents of
the subdivision.
C. Lot markers shall be of iron pipe or reinforcing steel, one-half (1/2) inch or
larger in diameter and at least eighteen (18) inches in length, placed at each
corner of all lots, flush with the average ground elevation, or countersunk,
if necessary, to avoid being disturbed.
DG8.1 UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES
A. All telephone and cable television utility lines and all electric utility lateral
and service lines and wires shall be placed underground, except as
otherwise herein provided.
B. Where electrical service is to be placed underground, electric utility service

lines for street or site lighting shall also be placed underground.
C. All electrical, cable television, and telephone support equipment

(transformers, amplifiers, switching devices, etc.) necessary for
underground installations in subdivisions shall be pad mounted or placed
underground in a public utility easement rather than a right-of-way.
D. Nothing herein set forth shall prohibit or restrict any utility company from
recovering the difference between the cost of overhead facilities and
underground facilities. The subdivider shall be required to reimburse the
utility company for such cost differential.
E. Each utility company whose facilities are subject to the provisions of this
ordinance shall develop policies and cost reimbursement procedures with
respect to the installations and extension of underground service.
F. The electric utility company may plan and construct overhead lines in
DG8-1 MISCELLANEOUS DESIGN

GUIDELINES
accordance with an Electric Master Plan approved by the City Council.
Telephone and cable television lines may be constructed overhead where
overhead electric utility lines are permitted.
G. Notwithstanding the provisions of this ordinance, temporary construction

service may be provided by overhead utility lines and facilities without
obtaining a variance or exception from the provisions hereof.
H. All utility installations regulated by the provisions set forth herein shall
conform with all City of Pflugerville ordinances and regulations, as well as
the regulations and specifications of the applicable utility companies.
DG8.2 PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS
A. A ten (10) foot public utility easement is required adjacent to all public
street frontage (See Details W-01 and WW-01). Where necessary to
adequately serve a subdivision with public utilities, additional easements
shall be retained for poles, wires, conduits, storm sewers, sanitary sewers,
water or wastewater lines, gas lines, or other utilities. Where feasible,
easements shall be along a front or rear lot line, but when deemed to be
warranted by the City Engineer and the City Council, such easements may
be permitted across a lot or along side lot lines.
B. All drainage facilities not located in public street right-of-way must be

located in a drainage easement. The 100-year floodplain must be entirely
contained within a drainage easement.
DG8.3 STREET LIGHTS
A. Street lights shall be provided by the subdivider and shall conform with the
latest edition of the Illuminating Engineering Society Handbook. Lighting
levels shall be in accordance with Figure 8.1, hereof, for residential areas
and Figure 8.2 for nonresidential areas.

GUIDELINES
Figure 8.1
STREET LIGHTING LEVELS FOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS
Minimum Average
Street Category Uniformity Ratio
Maintained Foot-Candles
Local Streets 0.4 6:1
Major and Minor Collectors 0.6 3:1
Major and Minor Arterials
1.0 3:1
and Industrial Streets
Figure 8.2
STREET LIGHTING LEVELS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL AREAS
Minimum Average
Street Category Uniformity Ratio
Maintained Foot-Candles
Local Streets 0.6 3:1
Major and Minor Collectors 0.9 3:1
Major and Minor Arterials
1.4 3:1
and Industrial Streets
DG8.4 CONSERVATION AREAS
A. All streets, utilities, drainage improvements, and buildings shall be

constructed and located so as to protect conservation areas designated in the
Comprehensive Master Plan.
DG8.5 LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
A. Refer to the City of Pflugerville Development Regulations (latest edition)

for Landscape Requirements.
DG8.6 TREE PRESERVATION
A. Tree preservation shall be in accordance with the Erosion/Sedimentation

and Tree Protection Notes found in Details EC-01A, EC-09 and EC-10 of
the City of Pflugerville Erosion Control Standards.
DG8.7 THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
A. Any proposed private development agreements involving either the owner /

subdivider / applicant or contractor or private land owner shall hold
harmless the City of Pflugerville. A copy of any executed said agreement
shall be furnished to the City of Pflugerville.
END OF SECTION

GUIDELINES
APPENDIX A
Best Management Practices (BMP) Technical Specifications

(GUIDANCE FOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS)
BMP Technical Specifications Page 1 of 42

Adopted August 14, 2012
GUIDANCE FOR BMP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
DIVERTING FLOW
Item No. BMP 100 - Diversion Dikes
Item No. BMP 101 - Diversion Dikes and Swales
MANAGING OVERLAND FLOW

Item No. BMP 200 - Filter Fabric Fence (Silt Fence)
Item No. BMP 201 - Triangular Filter Fabric Fence (Triangular Filter Dike)
Item No. BMP 202 - Hydro-Mulch Seeding
Item No. BMP 203 - Temporary Erosion Control Seeding
TRAPPING SEDIMENT IN CHANNELIZED FLOW

Item No. BMP 300 - Stone Outlet Sediment Trap (Sediment Trap)
Item No. BMP 301 - Sediment Basin with Stone Outlet
ESTABLISHING PERMANENT DRAINWAYS

Item No. BMP 400 – Sodding
PROTECTING INLETS
Item No. BMP 500 - Inlet Protection Barriers
Item No. BMP 501 - Storm Inlet Sediment Traps
PREVENTING TRACKING
Item No. BMP 600 - Stabilized Construction Entrance
Item No. BMP 601 - Street Cleaning
POLLUTION SOURCE CONTROLS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Item No. BMP 700 - General Source Controls

INTRODUCTION
Appendix A presents guidance on technical specifications for the Best Management Practices
(BMPs) discussed in the Pollution Control Section of the Engineering Design Guidelines. The
specifications in this Appendix are provided as general guidance and should be adapted to
site-specific conditions as needed. This information has been compiled from a number of
sources. Careful consideration must be given when adapting this information to specific
projects.
When the technical specification items are used in the format presented in this appendix it is
anticipated that construction contracts will typically include GENERAL SOURCE CONTROLS.
Additionally, one or more of the other technical specification items will be included to describe
the specific BMPs required during construction.
A three-part format has been used to present a general description of the item, to identify the
products required for implementation, and to discuss the requirements for execution.

ITEM NO. BMP 100 – DIVERSION DIKES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Description
This Item describes the installation of erosion and sedimentation control diversion dikes
utilized during construction operations and prior to the final stabilization of the site.
1.02 Related Work

Related work as called for on PLANS or specified elsewhere in this or other
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
Provide materials specified in PART 3.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 General
A. Provide erosion and sedimentation control systems at the locations shown on PLANS.
Such systems shall be of the type indicated and shall be constructed in accordance
with the requirements shown on PLANS and set out in this Item.
B. No clearing and grubbing or rough cutting, other than as specifically directed by the
Owner to allow soil testing and surveying, shall be permitted until erosion and
sedimentation control systems are in place.
C. Maintain existing erosion and sedimentation control systems located within the
project site installed by others prior to start of construction under this contract until
acceptance of the project or until directed by the Owner to remove and discard the
existing systems.
D. Inspect and repair or replace components of all erosion and sedimentation control
systems as specified for each type of system. Unless otherwise directed, maintain the
erosion and sedimentation control systems until the project is accepted by the owner.
Remove erosion and sedimentation control systems promptly when directed by the
Owner. Discard removed materials offsite.
E. Remove and dispose of sediment deposits at the project spoil site. If a project spoil
site is not designated on PLANS, dispose of sediment offsite at location not in or
adjacent to stream or floodplain. Off-site disposal will be the responsibility of the
Contractor. Sediment to be placed at the project site should be spread, compacted and
stabilized in accordance with the Owner’s directions. Sediment shall not be allowed
to flush into stream or drainage way. If sediment has been contaminated, it needs to
be disposed of in accordance with existing federal, state and local regulations.

F. Equipment and vehicles shall be prohibited by the Contractor from maneuvering on
areas outside of dedicated rights-of-way and easements for construction. Damages
caused by construction traffic to erosion and sedimentation control systems shall be
repaired immediately.
G. Contractor shall employ protective measures described in Item General Source

Controls to avoid damage to existing trees to be retained on the project site. Conduct
all construction operations under this Contract in conformance with the erosion
control practices described in that Item.
3.02 Construction Methods

A. Install diversion dikes at locations specified on the PLANS in accordance with
applicable drawings enclosed.
B. Unless otherwise indicated, maintain a minimum dike height of 18 inches, measured

from existing or graded ground at the upslope toe to the top of the dike.
C. Flow from dike shall be diverted to sediment basins, stabilized outlets, or sediment
trapping devices of the types and at locations shown on PLANS. The grades for dikes
shall be as shown on PLANS, or, if not specified, provide positive drainage with
maximum grade of 1% to outlet or basin.
D. Area under dike shall be cleared, grubbed, and stripped of vegetation and root
material. All trees, brush, stumps, roots, woody vegetation, oversized stones and
rocks, obstructions, organic, and other objectionable material shall be removed and
disposed of from compacted soil used as fill material for dikes, including soil
obtained from swale construction. Dike side slopes shall be 2:1 or flatter. Compact
embankments by mechanically blading, tamping, and rolling soil in maximum lifts of
8-inch layers. Compaction density shall be at a minimum of 90 percent of the
Standard Proctor ASTM D 698 density. Make at least one test per 500 cubic yards of
embankment.
E. Inspect dikes at least once every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of the end of
storm event of 0.5 inches or greater; or at a minim of. The SWP3 may be developed
to require that these inspections will occur at least once every seven (7) calendar
days. Maintain dikes at the required depth, grade, and cross section as specified on
PLANS or in drawings. Remove projections or other irregularities which will impede
normal flow.
3.03 Measurement and Payment

Measurement and payment requirements shall be developed as appropriate for each
project.

ITEM NO.BMP 101 – DIVERSION DIKES AND SWALES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Description
This Item describes the installation of erosion and sedimentation control diversion dikes
and swales utilized during construction operations and prior to the final development of
the site.
1.02 Related Work

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
Provide materials specified in PART 3.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 General
existing systems.
erosion and sedimentation control systems until the project is accepted by the owner.

G. Contractor shall employ protective measures described in this Item General Source

A. Provide diversion dikes and swales at locations specified on the PLANS in
accordance with applicable drawings enclosed.
B. Unless otherwise indicated, maintain a minimum dike height of 18 inches, measured

from existing or graded ground at the upslope toe to the top of the dike.
C. Dike and Swale Stabilization: When indicated on PLANS, stone stabilization shall be
placed in a layer a minimum of 3 inches in thickness and embedded into the soil (6
inches if truck crossing is expected). The stone lining shall extend across the bottom
and up the both sides of the channel a minimum height of 8 inches vertically, above
the bottom. The stone lining on the dike side shall extend up the upslope side of the
dike a minimum height of 8 inches, measured vertically from the interface of the
existing or graded ground and the upslope toe of the dike, as shown in the Drawing.
Coarse aggregate may be used in place of stone.
D. Flow from swales shall be diverted to sediment basins, stabilized outlets, or sediment
trapping devices of the types and at locations shown on PLANS. The grade for dikes
and swales shall be as shown on PLANS, or, if not specified, provide positive
drainage with maximum grade of 1 percent to outlet or basin.
E. Area under dike shall be cleared, grubbed, and stripped of vegetation and root
material. All trees, brush, stumps, roots, woody vegetation, oversized stones and
rocks, obstructions, organic, and other objectionable material shall be removed and
disposed of from compacted soil used as fill material for dikes, including soil
obtained from swale construction. Dike side slopes shall be 2:1 or flatter. Compact
embankments by mechanically blading, tamping, and rolling soil in maximum lifts of
F. 8-inch layers. Compaction density shall be at a minimum of 90 percent of the
Standard Proctor ASTM D 698 density. Make at least one test per 500 cubic yards of
embankment.
G. Excavation for swale construction shall be carried out in such a manner that erosion
and water pollution be minimal. The minimum depth and bottom width shall be 1 foot
and 4 feet, respectively, with the swale bottom constructed to level. Excavation slopes
shall be 2:1 or flatter. Excavation area shall be cleared, grubbed, and stripped of
vegetation and root material.

H. Inspect dike and swale at least once every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of the
end of a storm event of 0.5 inches or greater; or at a minimum of once every seven (7)
calendar days. Maintain dikes and swales at the required depth, grade, and cross
section as specified on PLANS or in drawings. Remove projections or other
irregularities which will impede normal flow.

project.

ITEM NO. BMP 200 – FILTER FABRIC FENCE (SILT FENCE)
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Description
This Item describes the installation of erosion and sedimentation control filter fabric
fences utilized during construction and prior to the final development of the site.
1.02 Related Work

1.03 Submittals
Manufacturers’ catalog sheets and other pertinent information on geotextile fabric.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 Filter Fabric

Provide geotextile filter fabric made of either polypropylene or polyethylene material.
Geotextile fabric shall have a grab strength of 90 lbs in any principal direction (ASTM D
4632), and the apparent opening size between 50 and 140 for soils with more than 15
percent by weight passing a No. 200 sieve and between 20 and 50 for soil with less than
15 percent by weight passing a No. 200 sieve; and permittivity of 0.05 sec-1 (ASTM D
4491). Filter fabric material shall contain ultraviolet ray inhibitors and stabilizers to
provide an expected usable life comparable to the anticipated construction period.
Ultraviolet stability shall exceed 70% after 500 hours of exposure (ASTM D 4355).
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 General
existing system.
erosion and sedimentation control systems until the project is accepted by the Owner.

E. Remove and dispose sediment deposits at the project spoil site. If a project spoil site
is not designated on PLANS, dispose of sediment offsite at location not in or adjacent
to stream or floodplain. Off-site disposal will be the responsibility of the Contractor.
Sediment to be placed at the project site should be spread, compacted and stabilized
in accordance with the Owner’s directions. Sediment shall not be allowed to flush
into stream or drainage way. If sediment has been contaminated, it needs to be
disposed of in accordance with existing federal, state and local regulations.
F. Unless otherwise indicated, compact embankments and sides and bottoms of

excavations and trenches by mechanically blading, tamping, and rolling soil in a
maximum of 8-inch layers. Compaction density shall be at a minimum of 90 percent
of the Standard Proctor ASTM D 698 density. Make at least one test per 500 cubic
yards of embankment.
G. When installed in vehicular traffic areas, adjacent to such areas, or where vehicular
traffic hazards exist (e.g. parking lots, roadways, etc.) orange filter fabric material (or
another high-visibility color) shall be used.
H. Equipment and vehicles shall be prohibited by the Contractor from maneuvering on

I. Contractor shall employ protective measures described in Item General Source


A. Provide filter fabric fence systems at locations specified on PLANS in accordance
with enclosed drawing. Filter fabric fence systems shall be installed in such a manner
that surface runoff will percolate through the system in sheet flow fashion and allow
sediment to be retained and accumulated.
B. Attach the filter fabric to 2-inch by 4-inch heavy duty T-Posts spaced a maximum of
6 feet apart and embedded a minimum of 1 foot. The T-Posts shall be installed at a
slight angle toward the source of anticipated runoff.
C. Trench in the toe of the filter fabric fence with a spade or mechanical trencher so that
the downward face of the trench is flat and perpendicular to the direction of flow or
for V-trench configuration as shown on the attached drawing. Trench shall be a
minimum of 6-inch by 6-inch or 4” deep for V-trench. Lay filter fabric along the edge
and bottom of the trench. Backfill and compact material in trench.

D. The filter fabric should be provided in continuous rolls and cut to the length of the
Filter fabric fence to minimize the use of joints. When joints are necessary, the fabric
should be spliced together only at a support post with a minimum 6 inch overlap.
E. Inspect sediment filter barrier systems at least once every 14 calendar days and within
24 hours of the end of a storm event of 0.5 inches or greater; or at a minimum of once
every seven (7) calendar days. Repair or replace damaged section immediately to
restore the requirements of this Item. Remove sediment deposits when sediment
reaches one-third of the height of the fence in depth.

project.

ITEM NO.BMP 201 – TRIANGULAR FILTER FABRIC FENCE
(TRIANGULAR FILTER DIKE)
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
This Item describes the installation of erosion and sedimentation control triangular filter
fabric fences utilized during construction and prior to the final development of the site.
1.02 RELATED WORK

1.03 SUBMITTALS
Manufacturers’ catalogue sheets and other pertinent information on geotextile fabric.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 FILTER FABRIC

Geotextile fabric shall have a grab strength of 90 lbs in any principal direction (ASTM D
4632), and the apparent opening size. Filter fabric material shall contain ultraviolet ray
inhibitors and stabilizers to provide an expected usable life comparable to the anticipated
construction period. Ultraviolet stability shall exceed 70% after 500 hours of exposure
(ASTM D 4355).
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL
project site installed by others prior to the start of construction under this contract
until acceptance of the project or until directed by the Owner to remove and discard
the existing system.


G. When installed in vehicular traffic areas, adjacent to such areas, or where vehicular
traffic hazards exist (e.g. parking lots, roadways, etc.) orange filter fabric material (or
another high-visibility color) should be used.
H. Equipment and vehicles shall be prohibited by the Contractor from maneuvering on

I. Contractor shall employ protective measures described in Item General Source

3.02 CONSTRUCTION METHODS

A. Provide triangular filter fabric fence systems at locations specified on PLANS in
accordance with enclosed drawing. Filter fabric fence systems shall be installed in
such a manner that surface runoff will percolate through the system in sheet flow
fashion and allow sediment to be retained and accumulated.
B. Attach the filter fabric to fence structure fashioned from 6 gauge, 6-inch by 6-inch
wire mesh, 18 inches on each side as shown on attached drawing. The fabric cover
and skirt should be continuous wrapping of fabric. The skirt should form a continuous
extension of the fabric on the upstream side of the fence.
C. The triangular fabric filter fence may be secured in place using one of the following
methods:
1. The skirt may be toed-in 6 inches with mechanically compacted material;

2. the skirt may be weighted down with a continuous layer of 3-inch to 5-
inch graded rock; or
3. the entire structure may be trenched-in 4 inches.
D. The triangular fabric filter fence structure and skirt, if provided, should be anchored
securely in place using 6-inch wire staples on 2-foot centers on both edges and on the
skirt, or staked using 18-inch by 3/8-inch diameter re-bar with tee ends.
E. The fabric filter material should be lapped over 6 inches to cover the segment joints.
The joints should be fastened with galvanized shoat rings.
F. Inspect sediment filter barrier systems at least once every 14 calendar days and within
24 hours of the end of a storm event of 0.5 inches or greater; or at a minimum of once
very seven (7) calendar days. Repair or replace damaged section immediately to
restore the requirements of this Item. Remove sediment deposits when sediment
reaches one-third of the height of the fence in depth.
3.03 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

project.

ITEM NO. BMP 202 – HYDRO-MULCH SEEDING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Description
A. Scope: The work covered by this Item consists of furnishing all plant, labor,
materials, equipment, supplies, supervision and tools, and performing all work
necessary for topsoiling, smoothing, seeding, fertilizing, watering, maintenance, and
cleanup of all areas disturbed during construction, all in accordance with the drawings
and TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
B. General: The hydro-mulch seeding operations, together with all other necessary
related work, to conform to the requirements specified in this Item. The area to be
hydro-mulch seeded to be noted on PLANS.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 Materials
A. Seed: All seed must meet the requirements of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rules
and Regulations as set forth in Federal Seed Act and Texas Seed Law. Use seed
which has been treated with an approved fungicide. Container labels should show
locality and date of harvest, percent purity, percent germination, name and type of
seed, and sources of origin. Type of seed, purity and germination requirements, rate
of application, and planting dates are as follows:
RATE OF APPLICATION
PLANTING
SEED IN
DATE
POUNDS PER ACRE
(PURE LIVE SEED)
TYPE‘A’
Winter Grass October to

3 lbs
February
Unhulled Bermuda Grass 1 lbs
TYPE‘B’
March to
Hulled Bermuda Grass 1 September
B. Fertilizer: Fertilizer to be water soluble with analysis containing nitrogen (N),

phosphate (P), and potash (K). At least 50% of the nitrogen component must be of a
slow-release formulation such as urea-based and plastic resin-coated fertilizers.
Ensure that fertilizer is in an acceptable condition for distribution in containers

labeled with the analysis. Rate of application to be 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre
or at the analysis and rate specified on the plans.
C. Mulch: Provide commercial quality mulch materials composed of straw or hay or

cellulose fiber. Rate of application to be 2,000 pounds per acre or as specified on
the plans or apply at a rate recommended by the manufacturer. Other soil binder
compounds may be applied at the direction of the Owner.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 General
existing systems.




A. After areas to receive hydro-mulch seeding have been completed to lines, grades, and
sections shown on PLANS, apply seed, fertilizer and mulch at uniform average rates
indicated in Paragraph 2.01 Materials.
3.03 Maintenance
A. The hydro-mulch seeding to be adequately watered until established. Any areas
damaged by erosion or areas that do not have an acceptable turfing to be reseeded. An
acceptable turfing area is when at least 90 percent of the seeded area is established.
Inspect seeded area at least once every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of the
calendar days. Repair or replace damaged section.

project.

ITEM NO. BMP 203 – TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL SEEDING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Description
Scope: Seeding of vegetated filter strip within a project construction site. Work area
covered by this Item should be indicated on PLANS. Temporary seeding intended to
germinate and establish within 10-14 days. The species used in this seeding are not
permanent, so should be integrated with a permanent seeding or planting. When shown
on PLANS, provide soil retention protection such as loose hay mulch or erosion
control/soil retention fabric blanket.
1.02 Related Work

Permanent Grass Matrix and Forb/Wildflower Seeding ; and Planting and
Planting/Seeding Maintenance as described in the plans or specified by design.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 Materials
A. Seeds: Conform to requirements of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rules and
Regulations as set forth in Federal Seed Act and Texas Seed Law. Use seed which has
been treated with an approved fungicide. Container labels to show purity,
germination, name and type of seed, and source of origin. Planting date, type, and rate
of application as follows:
Rate of Application Planting Date

Type
in Pounds per Acre
Unhulled Bermuda Jan. 1 to Apr. 1
20
Grass/oats/winter rye
Hulled Bermuda
12 Apr. 1 to Oct. 1
Grass/lovegrass
Mix Bermuda and Annual Rye
12:200 Oct. 1 to Jan. 1
in Following Proportions
Annual Millet Grass 35-40 Apr. 1 to Nov.1
B. Fertilizer: Use pellet or granular fertilizer with analysis of 16 percent nitrogen, 20

percent phosphoric acid, and zero percent potash (or 10-10-5), unless otherwise
required as determined by soil analysis. Determine percent by methods of Association
of Official Agricultural Chemists. Container labels to show analysis. Powdered or
caked fertilizer not permitted.
C. Hay Mulch: Use loose hay of oat or rice stems, native prairie grass hay, Bermuda
grass, or other approved straw. Do not use mulch containing Johnson grass or other
noxious weeds and foreign materials.

D. Erosion Control Soil Retention Fabric: Use a biodegradable hay and cotton twine
based blanket or approved substitute.
PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. General
Fertilizing and Seeding: After the vegetated strip areas are finely graded and
completed to lines, grades, and sections shown on PLANS, apply fertilizer at uniform
average rate of 500 pounds per acre or as required based on soil analysis. Thoroughly
mix upper 4 inches of topsoil with fertilizer until a uniform mixture of fertilizer and
topsoil is obtained. Sprinkle areas to be seeded with water, using fine spray to avoid
washing or erosion of soil. Broadcast seed with sowing equipment or hand cast at rate
specified above, using care to obtain uniform distribution. After broadcasting, lightly
rake seeds into soil to a depth not to exceed 1/2 inch. Complete seeding by rolling
with roller developing 15 to 25 pounds per inch of tread. Keep seeded areas moist for
a period of 10 to 14 days immediately following placement. When watering seeded
areas, use fine spray to prevent erosion of seeds or soil. Reseed any areas damaged by
erosion. Do not apply seeds when weather is too windy, hot or drying, or other
adverse conditions exist.
B. Hay Mulch or Soil Retention Blanket

1. Mulch Application: Immediately upon completion of planting of seed and
fertilizing, spray or hand spread hay mulch uniformly over the area at the rate
of 200 pounds of hay or hay mulch per acre. When watering seeded areas, use
fine spray to prevent erosion of seeds or soil. Reseed any areas damaged by
erosion for any reason. Mulching operation to follow seeding and fertilizing
immediately in continuous operation. Care must be taken not to drive
mulching equipment on seeded/planted areas.
2. Soil Retention Blanket: Roll blanket over newly prepared and seeded area.
Attach as per manufacturers' instructions.
3.02 Maintenance
A. The seeding must be adequately watered until established. Any areas damaged by
erosion or areas that do not have an acceptable turfing to be reseeded. An acceptable
turfing area is when at least 70 percent of the seeded area is established.
B. Inspect seeded area at least once every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of the
calendar days. Repair or replace damaged section immediately to restore
requirements of this Item.

project.

ITEM NO. BMP 300 – STONE OUTLET SEDIMENT TRAP (SEDIMENT TRAP)
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Description
This Item describes the installation of erosion and sedimentation control stone outlet
sediment traps utilized during construction and prior to the final development of the site.
1.02 Related Work

1.03 Submittals
Manufacturer’s catalogue sheets and other pertinent information on filter fabrics showing
that they meet or exceed requirements of this Item.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 Geotextile Fabric Wrap

Geotextile fabric shall have a grab strength exceeding 270 psi (ASTM D 4632) and
apparent opening size. Filter fabric shall contain ultraviolet ray inhibitors and stabilizers
to provide a minimum of 6 months of expected usable construction life at a temperature
range of 0°F to 120°F. Both the geotextile and threads shall be resistant to chemical
attack, mildew and rot.
2.02 Rock and Stone

Use open-graded rock with most of the fines removed. Rock shall be a minimum of 3
inches in diameter and less than 1/2 cubic foot in volume, unless otherwise specified on
PLANS and drawings in this Item. Use only clean, hard rocks free from adherent
coatings, salt, alkali, dirt, clay, loam, shale, soft or flaky materials, or organic and
injurious matter.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 General

existing system.

caused by construction traffic to erosion and sedimentation control system shall be

all construction operation under this Contract in conformance with the erosion control
practices described in that Item.

A. Install rock outlet sediment traps at locations specified on PLANS in accordance with
enclosed drawing.
B. Fill material for embankment shall be free of roots, woody vegetation, oversized
stones or rocks, or organic or other objectionable matter. Area under embankment
shall be cleared, grubbed, and stripped of vegetation and root mat.
C. Limit of excavation and outlet length and height shall be as specified on PLANS. The
side slopes shall be 2:1 or flatter.
D. Maintain a minimum of 6 inches between top of core material and top of Stone
Outlet, a minimum of 4 inches between bottom of core material and existing ground,
and a minimum of 1 foot between top of stone outlet and top of embankment.
E. Rock shall be embedded a minimum of 4 inches into existing ground.
F. Core shall be a minimum of 1 foot in height and in width and shall be wrapped in a
triple layer of geotextile fabric.

G. Inspect rock outlet sediment traps and outlets at least once every 14 calendar days and
within 24 hours of the end of a storm event of 0.5 inches or greater; or a minimum of
once every seven (7) calendar days. Repair or replace damaged trap components to
restore the requirements of this Item. Redress and replace stone as needed to replenish
depleted stone. Remove sediment deposit and restore traps to original dimensions
when the sediment has accumulated to one-half the design depth of the trap or one
foot, whichever is less.

project.

ITEM NO. BMP 301 – SEDIMENT BASIN WITH STONE OUTLET
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
This Item describes the installation of sediment basins with stone outlets utilized during
construction and prior to the final development of the site.
1.02 RELATED WORK

1.03 SUBMITTALS
Manufacturers’ catalogue sheets and other pertinent information on filter fabrics showing
that they meet or exceed requirements of this item.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC WRAP

Geotextile shall have a grab strength exceeding 270 psi (ASTM D 6832) and apparent
opening size. Both the geotextile and threads shall be resistant to chemical attack, mildew
and rot.
2.02 ROCK AND STONE

Use open-graded rock with most of the fines removed. Rock shall be a minimum of 3
inches in diameter and less than 1/2 cubic foot in volume, unless otherwise specified on
PLANS and drawings with this item. Use only clean, hard rocks free from adherent
coatings, salt, alkalis, dirt, clay, loam, shale, soft or flaky materials, or organic and
injurious matter. Crushed concrete in the size range specified be used for this purpose.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL
existing systems.

is not designated on PLANS, dispose of sediment offsite at a location not in or

G. Equipment and vehicles shall be prohibited by the Contractor from maneuvering on

H. Contractor shall employ protective measures described in Item General Source

practices described in this Item.

A. Provide sediment basins at locations specified on PLANS. Sediment basin shall be
constructed in accordance with construction drawings shown on PLANS.
B. Installation of sediment basins shall not be started until permits from governmental
agencies, where required, have been obtained.
C. Install stone outlet for sediment basin at location specified on PLANS and in
accordance with enclosed drawing.
D. Inspect sediment basin at least once every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of
the end of a storm event of 0.5 inches or greater; or at a minimum of once every
seven (7) calendar days. Maintain basin dimensions necessary to obtain the required
basin volume as shown on PLANS. Repair and replace damaged components of the
basin.

E. Remove sediment deposits when design basin volume is reduced by one-third or
sediment level is one foot below the principal spillway crest, whichever is less.

project.

ITEM NO. BMP 400 – SODDING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Description
A. Scope: Furnish plants, materials, labor, equipment and appliances, and perform all
operations in connection with the planting of sod within the areas designated on the
PLANS for the purpose of surface stabilization, channel stabilization and/or
vegetation buffer strips.
B. Related work as called for on PLANS as specified elsewhere in this or other

1.02 Quality Assurance

Related work as called for on PLANS as specified elsewhere in this or other
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 Materials
A. Sod: Certified grade cultivated turf sod; with strong, fibrous root system; free from
stones and burned or bare spots.
B. Topsoil: Fertile, agricultural soil typical of locality and capable of sustaining vigorous
plant growth; from well drained site that is free of flooding; free from admixture of
subsoil, slag or clay, stones, lumps, live plants and their roots, sticks and other
extraneous matter; pH value of minimum 5.4 and maximum 7.0. Use topsoil
excavated from site only if conforming to specified requirements.
C. Fertilizer: Commercial type conforming to FS 0-F-241, Type 1, Grade A

recommended for grass, with fifty percent of the elements derived from organic
sources; of proportion necessary to eliminate any deficiencies of topsoil as indicated
in analysis.
D. Wooden Pegs: Of sufficient size and length to ensure satisfactory anchorage of sod on
slope in excess of 2:1.
E. Roll Lite Erosion Control Mulching Fabric as manufactured by Gulf States Paper
Corporation or equal.
F. Water: Clean, fresh, and free of substances or matter which would inhibit vigorous
growth of grass.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 General
B. Inspect and repair or replace components of all erosion and sedimentation control
C. Remove and dispose of sediment deposits at the project spoil site. If a project spoil
adjacent to stream or floodplain. Sediment to be placed at the project site should be
spread, compacted and stabilized in accordance with the Owner’s directions.
Sediment shall not be allowed to flush into stream or drainage way.
D. Equipment and vehicles shall be prohibited by the Contractor from maneuvering on

E. Contractor shall employ protective measures described in Item General Source

3.02 Preparation of Subgrade

A. Fine grade subgrade, eliminating uneven areas and low spots. Maintain lines, levels,
profiles, and contours. Make changes in grade gradual. Blend slopes into level areas.
B. Remove foreign materials, undesirable plants and their roots, stones, and debris. Do
not bury foreign material beneath areas to be sodded. Remove and replace subsoil
which has been contaminated with petroleum products.
C. Cultivate subsoil to a depth of 3 inches where topsoil is to be placed. Repeat

cultivation in areas where equipment, used for hauling and spreading topsoil, has
compacted subsoil.
3.03 Placing Topsoil

A. Spread topsoil to a depth of minimum 2 inches over entire area to be sodded.
B. Place topsoil during dry weather and on dry unfrozen subgrade.
C. Grade to eliminate rough and low areas, ensuring positive drainage. Maintain levels,
profiles, and contours of subgrade.

D. Remove stones, roots, grass, weeds, debris, and other foreign nonorganic material
while spreading.
3.04 Fertilizing
A. Apply fertilizer at rate recommended by manufacturer. Apply after fine grading and
prior to compaction. Mix thoroughly into upper 2 inches of topsoil.
B. Lightly water to aid the breakdown of fertilizer.
C. Apply fertilizer within 48 hours before laying sod.
3.05 Laying Sod

A. Lay sod as soon as possible after delivery to prevent deterioration.
B. Full Sodding: Lay sod closely knit together with no open joints visible, and pieces not
overlapped. Stagger sod units to avoid continuous seams. Lay smooth and flush with
adjoining grass areas, paving, and top surfaces of curbs.
C. Strip Sodding: Lay sod in the following patters: 3-inch continuous sod strip, 12-inch
topsoil, 3-inch continuous sod strip. See dirt areas between sod strips.
D. On slopes 2:1 and steeper, lay sod perpendicular to slope and secure every row with
wooden pegs at maximum 2 feet on center. Drive pegs flush with soil portion of sod.
E. Prior to placing sod, on slopes 3:1 or where indicated, place Hold/Gro or Roll/Lite or
equal over topsoil. Securely anchor in place with posts sunk firmly into the ground at
maximum 16 feet on center along pitch of slope and equal to width of wire mesh
horizontally across slopes.
F. Immediately water sodded areas after installation. Water in sufficient amounts to

saturate sod and upper 4 inches of soil.
G. After sod and soil has dried sufficiently to prevent damage, roll sodded areas to
ensure good bond between sod and soil and to remove minor depressions and
irregularities. Ensure rolling equipment weight not over 250 pounds or less than
H. 150 pounds.
3.06 Maintenance
A. Begin maintenance of plant materials immediately after planting and continue
maintenance until issuance of Certificate of Acceptance of project.
B. Maintenance to include measures necessary to establish and maintain plants in a

vigorous and healthy growing condition, including the following:
1. When herbicides are used for weed control, apply in accordance with
manufacturer’s
2. instructions. Remedy damage resulting from use of herbicides.

3. Watering sufficient to saturate root system.
4. Disease and insect control.

project.

ITEM NO. BMP 500 – INLET PROTECTION BARRIERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Description
This Item describes the installation of erosion and sedimentation control inlet protection
barriers utilized during construction and prior to the final development of the site.
1.02 Related Work

1.03 Submittals
Manufacturers’ catalog sheets and other pertinent information on filter fabrics showing
that they meet or exceed requirements of this Item.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 Reinforced Filter Fabric Fence

For filter fabric inlet protection barriers, products shall comply as specified on plans.
2.02 Bagged Gravel Barrier

For bagged gravel barriers, products shall comply as specified on plans.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 General
existing system.

into stream or drainage way. If sediment has been contaminated, it shall be disposed
of in accordance with existing federal, state, and local regulations.



A. Install inlet protection barriers of the type specified on PLANS in accordance with
enclosed drawings and in accordance with the following TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS, as applicable. Other options may be used with approval of
agency with jurisdiction.
B. Inspect inlet protection barriers at least once every 14 calendar days and within 24
hours at the end of a storm event of 0.5 inches or greater; or at a minimum of once
every seven (7) calendar days. Repair or replace damaged barrier components to
restore the requirements of this Item. Remove sediment deposit when the sediment
has accumulated to one-half the height of the barrier.

project.

ITEM NO. BMP 501 – STORM INLET SEDIMENT TRAPS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Description
This Item describes the installation of erosion and sedimentation control storm inlet
sediment traps utilized during construction and prior to the final development of the site.
1.02 Related Work

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
Provide materials as specified in PART 3.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 General
existing system.
in accordance with the Owners directions. Sediment shall not be allowed to flush into
stream or drainage way. If sediment has been contaminated, it needs to be disposed of
in accordance with existing federal, state and local regulations.



H. Excavate storm inlet sediment traps at locations specified on PLANS in accordance
with enclosed drawing.
I. Limit of excavation and outlet length and height shall be as specified on PLANS. The
side slopes shall be 2:1 or flatter.
J. Inspect rock inlet sediment traps and inlets at least once every 14 calendar days and
within 24 hours of the end of a storm event of 0.5 inches or greater; or at a minimum
of once every seven (7) calendar days. Repair or replace damaged trap components to
restore the requirements of this Item. Redress and replace stone as needed to replenish
depleted stone. Remove sediment deposit and restore traps to original dimensions
when the sediment has accumulated to one-half the design depth of the trap or one
foot, whichever is less.

project.

ITEM NO. BMP 600 - STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Description
This Item describes the installation of erosion and sedimentation control stabilized
construction exits utilized during construction and prior to the final development of the
site.
1.02 Related Work

1.03 Submittals
A. Manufacturers’ catalog sheets and other pertinent information on geotextile fabric.
B. Sieve analysis of aggregates conforming to requirements of this Item.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 Geotextile Fabric

Provide geotextile fabric made of either polypropylene or polyethylene material.
Geotextile fabric shall have minimum grab strength of 270 psi in any principal direction
(ASTM D 4632) and the apparent opening size. The geotextile shall be resistant to
chemical attack, mildew and rot.
2.02 Coarse Aggregates

A. Coarse aggregates shall consist of crushed stone, gravel, or combinations thereof.
Particles shall compose of clean, hard, durable materials free from adherent coatings,
salt, alkali, dirt, clay, loam, shale, soft or flaky materials, or organic and injurious
matter. Coarse aggregates to consist of open graded rock 4" to 8" in size.
2.03 Materials for Alternative Construction Methods

Use materials specified in PART 3 - 3.02.J.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 General

existing system.

areas outside of rights-of-way and easements for construction. Damages caused by
construction traffic to erosion and sedimentation control systems shall be repaired
immediately.


A. Provide stabilized access roads, subdivision roads, parking areas, and other on-site
vehicle transportation routes when shown on PLANS.
B. Provide stabilized construction exits, and truck washing areas when approved by
owner, of the sizes and locations shown on PLANS. Construction traffic shall not be
allowed to leave construction site and move directly onto public roadway, alley,
sidewalk, parking area, or other right-of-way in areas other than at locations of
stabilized construction exits.
C. Vehicles leaving construction areas shall have their tires cleaned to remove sediment
prior to entrance onto public right-of-way. When washing is needed to remove
sediment, Contractor shall construct a truck washing area. Truck washing shall be
done on stabilized areas which drain into sediment traps.
D. Detail for stabilized construction exit is shown in Drawing attached at the end of this
Item. Use the same specifications for construction of all other stabilized areas.

Roadway width shall be at least 14 feet for one-way traffic and 20 feet for two-way
traffic and shall be sufficient for all ingress and egress. Furnish and place geotextile
fabric as a permeable separator to prevent mixing of coarse aggregate with
underlaying soil. Exposure of geotextile fabric to the elements between laydown and
cover shall be a maximum of fourteen days to minimize damage potential.
E. Roads and parking areas shall be graded to provide sufficient drainage away from
stabilized areas. Use sand bags, gravel, boards, or similar methods to prevent
sediment from entering public right-of-way, storm drain, ditch, and watercourse.
F. The stabilized areas shall be inspected and maintained daily. Provide periodic top
dressing with additional coarse aggregates to maintain the required depth. Repair and
cleanout damaged measures used to trap sediment. All sediment spilled, dropped,
washed, or tracked onto public right-of-way shall be removed immediately.
G. The length of the stabilized area shall be as shown on PLANS, but not less than 50
feet. The thickness shall not be less than 8 inches. The width shall not be less than full
width of all points of ingress or egress.
H. Stabilization for other areas shall have the same course aggregate, thickness, and
width requirements as the stabilized construction exit, except where shown otherwise
on PLANS.
I. Stabilized area may be widened or lengthened to accommodate truck washing area

when authorized by Owner. Outlet Sediment Trap must be provided for truck
washing area.
J. Alternative methods of construction may be utilized when shown on PLANS,

indicated on a special provision to this Item, or when approved by the Owner. These
methods include the following.
1. Cement Stabilized Soil - Compacted, cement stabilized soil, limestone
aggregate or other fill material in an application thickness of at least 8 inches.
2. Wood Mats/Mud Mats - Oak or other hardwood timbers placed edge to edge
and across support wooden beams which are placed on top of existing soil in
an application thickness of at least 6 inches.
3. Steel Mats - Perforated mats placed across perpendicular support members.

project.

ITEM NO. BMP 601 - STREET CLEANING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. This Item describes the street cleaning needed to remove sediment tracked from the
construction site onto private or public roadways.
B. Street cleaning is to be used in conjunction with stabilized access road and parking
areas when the construction site will disturb more than one acre at any one time or as
directed by the Owner.
1.02 RELATED WORK

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL
A. Remove and dispose sediment deposits at the project spoil site. If a project spoil site
B. Contractor shall prohibit equipment and vehicles from maneuvering on areas outside
of dedicated rights-of-way and easements for construction.
C. Contractor shall employ other erosion and sediment control measures as determined
by the erosion and sediment control inspector to minimize the amount of sediments
tracking onto roadway. Conduct all construction operations under this Contract in
conformance with the erosion control practices described in that Item. The Inspector’s
SWP3 inspection report shall include a certified report on erosion and sediment
control measures required and/or used in conjunction with street cleaning.
D. Contractor shall employ protective measures described in Item General Source

Controls to avoid damage to existing trees to be retained on the project site.

A. Provide street cleaning, such as sweeping or vacuuming, at locations around the

project site where construction traffic has caused tracking of sediments onto
roadways. Washing or flushing of sediments into adjacent drainage systems is
prohibited.
B. Mechanical sweepers shall be vacuum-type or regenerative sweepers. Sweeping

speed not to exceed 6 mph. Two passes shall be made.
C. Street must be cleaned daily before the end of the workday. If in the opinion of the
Owner, excess sediments have tracked onto the streets or if rain is expected, clean the
street as often as necessary to keep the street clean at all times or as directed by the
Owner. Remove and dispose of sediments properly.
D. Use other erosion and sediment control measures to prevent sediment runoff during
period of rains and non-working hours and when storm discharges are expected.

project.

ITEM NO. 700 – GENERAL SOURCE CONTROLS
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 Description
This Item describes erosion and sedimentation control related practices which must be
utilized during construction activities.
1.02 Related Work

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
Provide materials as specified in Part 3.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 General
A. No clearing and grubbing or rough cutting, other than as specifically directed by the
B. Equipment and vehicles shall be prohibited by the Contractor from maneuvering on
C. Contractor shall employ protective measures described in this Item to avoid damage
to existing trees to be retained on the project site.
D. Conduct all construction operations under this Contract in conformance with the
erosion control practices described in this Item.
3.02 Topsoiling for Erosion and Sedimentation Control Systems

A. When topsoiling is called for as a component of another Item, conduct erosion control
practices described in this Item during topsoiling operation.
1. When topsoiling, maintain erosion and sedimentation control systems,

such as swales, grade stabilization structures, berms, dikes, waterways,
and sediment basins.
2. Maintain grades which have been previously established on areas to be
topsoiled.
3. After the areas to be topsoiled have been brought to grade, and
immediately prior to dumping and spreading the topsoil, the subgrade
shall be loosened by discing or by scarifying to a depth of at least 2 inches
to permit bonding of the topsoil to the subsoil. Compact by passing a
bulldozer up and down the slope, tracking over the entire surface area of
the slope to create horizontal erosion control slots.

4. No sod or seed shall be placed on soil which has been treated with soil
sterilants until sufficient time has elapsed to permit dissipation of toxic
materials.
3.03 Protection of Trees in Construction Areas

A. Heavy equipment, vehicular traffic, and stockpiles of construction materials,
including topsoil, are not permitted within the dripline of any tree to be retained.
Contractor shall avoid all contact with trees to be retained unless otherwise directed
by the Owner or required by the work under this Contract.
B. Specimen trees shown on the PLANS shall be boxed or fenced. When called for in
the PLANS, tunnel under the root system for the installation of utility lines.
C. Tree trunks, exposed roots, and limbs of the trees designated to be retained which are
damaged during construction operations will be cared for as prescribed by a forester
or licensed tree expert at the expense of the Contractor.
3.04 Dust Control

A. Control dust blowing and movement on construction sites and roads to prevent
exposure of soil surfaces, to reduce on and offsite damage, to prevent health hazards,
and to improve traffic safety.
B. Control dust blowing by utilizing one or more of the following methods.

1. Mulches bound with chemical binders such as Curasol, Terratack, or equal.
2. Temporary vegetative cover.
3. Spray-on adhesive on mineral soils when not used by traffic.
4. Tillage to roughen surface and bring clods to the surface.
5. Irrigation by water sprinkling.
C. Barriers using solid board fences, snow fences, burlap fences, crate walls, bales of
hay or similar materials.
D. Dust control methods shall be implemented immediately whenever dust can be
E. observed blowing on the project site.
3.05 Equipment Maintenance and Repair

A. Maintenance and repair of construction machinery and equipment must be confined
to areas specifically designated for that purpose. Such designated areas must be
located and designed so that oils, gasoline, grease, solvents, and other potential
pollutants cannot be washed directly into receiving streams or storm water
conveyance systems. These areas must be provided with adequate waste disposal
receptacles for liquid as well as solid waste. Maintenance areas should be inspected
and cleaned daily.
B. On a construction site where designated equipment maintenance areas are not

feasible, care must be taken during each individual repair or maintenance operation to

prevent potential pollutants from becoming available to be washed into streams or
conveyance systems. Temporary waste disposal receptacles must be provided.
3.06 Waste Collection and Disposal

A. A plan shall be formulated for the collection and disposal of waste materials on a
construction site. Such a plan must designate locations for trash and waste receptacles
and establish a special collection schedule. Methods for ultimate disposal of waste
must be specified and carried out in accordance with applicable local, state and
federal health and safety regulations. Special provisions must be made for the
collection and disposal of liquid wastes and toxic or hazardous materials.
B. Receptacles and other waste collection areas must be kept neat and orderly to the
extent possible. Waste should not be allowed to overflow its container or accumulate
for excessively long period of time. Trash collection points must be located where
they will least likely be affected by concentrated storm water runoff.
3.07 Washing Areas

A. Vehicles such as cement or dump trucks and other construction equipment must not
be washed at locations where the runoff will flow directly into a watercourse or storm
water conveyance system. Special areas or concrete washouts must be designated for
washing vehicles. These areas should be located where the wash water will spread out
and evaporate or infiltrate directly into the ground, or where the runoff can be
collected in a temporary holding or seepage basin. Wash areas must have gravel or
rock bases to minimize mud generation and proper perimeter controls preventing
potential runoff.
3.08 Storage of Construction Materials, Chemicals, Etc.

A. Sites where chemicals, cements, solvents, paints, or other potential water pollutants
are to be stored, must be isolated in areas where they will not cause runoff pollution.
Toxic chemicals and materials, such as pesticides, paints, and acids must be stored in
accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines. Groundwater resources must be protected
from leaching by placing a plastic mat, packed clay, tarpaper, or other impervious
materials on any areas where toxic liquids are to be opened or stored.
3.09 Demolition Areas

A. Demolition projects usually generate large amounts of dust with significant
concentrations of heavy metals and other toxic pollutants. Dust control techniques
shall be used to limit the transport of the airborne pollutants. However, water or slurry
used to control dust must be retained on the site and not be allowed to run directly
into watercourses or storm water conveyance systems.
3.10 Sanitary Facilities

A. All construction sites must be provided with adequate sanitary facilities for workers
in accordance with applicable health regulations.

3.11 Pesticides
A. Pesticides used during construction should be stored and used in accordance with
manufacturers’ guidelines and with local, state and federal regulations. Overuse
should be avoided and great care should be taken to prevent accidental spillage.
Pesticide containers must never be washed in or near flowing streams or storm water
conveyance systems.

project.


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City of Pflugerville, Texas

ENGINEERING DESIGN GUIDELINES

KASBERG, PATRICK & ASSOCIATES, LP

May 2005 Edition

Section 1………………………………………………………………..General Provisions

Section 3…………………………………Sidewalks and Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities

Section 7………………………………………………………………….Pollution Control

Section 8............................................................................Miscellaneous Design Guidelines

Appendix A........................................................Best Management Technical Specifications

Appendix B………………………………….……Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan

SECTION 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS

DG1-1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

DG1.2 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. The plans and specifications for subdivision and site development

B. The plans and specifications shall be presented in a manner which provides

1. Variance requests shall be submitted in writing to the City Engineer for

DG1.3 FINAL ACCEPTANCE

A. A project will not be considered for final acceptance by the City of

1. A final walkthrough is conducted and all subsequent punchlist items are

DG1-3 GENERAL PROVISIONS

B. Requests for partial or conditional acceptance of projects will not be

DG1.4 EFFECTIVE DATE

DG1-4 GENERAL PROVISIONS

B. Street signs shall be required at all intersections. Signs shall conform to

G. The City of Pflugerville prefers to utilize AASHTO design criteria for

DG2.1 PAVEMENT WIDTH

A. Pavement widths shall be measured from face of curb to face of curb.

C. Cul-de-sac bubbles shall meet the following requirements:

D. Changes in pavement alignment shall be gradual and, based on the design

Table 2.1 STREET DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

E. The pavement shall be centered in the ROW. Additional ROW may be

G. Curbs at acute angle intersections and intersections of Major and Minor

DG2.2 VERTICAL DESIGN

A. The maximum permitted street grade shall conform to Table 2.1.

C. Changes in vertical gradient shall be by means of vertical curves. Grade

E. Curb splits are not permitted.

F. Super-elevation of curves is not permitted.

H. Guardrails conforming to Texas Department of Transportation guidelines

DG2.3 PAVEMENT DESIGN

A. A soil evaluation report by a registered professional engineer shall be

D. Lime stabilization shall be used unless a qualified Geotechnical Report

Table 2.2 LIME STABILIZATION REQUIREMENTS

E. Lime may be placed dry or in slurry form. Application shall be as outlined

F. At a minimum, all streets shall be paved with :

G. The use of water-based primecoat or tack coat shall not be permitted.

SECTION 3– SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES

B. Construction plans which include pedestrian facilities shall be submitted to

D. Sidewalks shall conform to the following standards:

DG3-1 SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN

G. Pedestrian handrails conforming to Texas Department of Transportation

H. Variances in texture, grade or alignment must be approved by the Texas

DG3-2 SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN

C. Drainage easements or rights-of-way shall be dedicated to the public and

D. Where possible, drainage shall be facilitated by means of paved sections or

H. All earth structures shall be compacted to 95% maximum density. Earth

K. All drainage systems within public rights-of-way or public easements shall

DG4.1 RUNOFF COMPUTATION

A. Runoff computations must be prepared by a licensed engineer authorized by

C. Runoff calculations shall be included with all subdivision and site

D. Runoff computations with construction drawings shall include calculations

DG4.2 STORMWATER CONVEYANCE

A. Runoff computation for runoff conveyance shall be based on a fully

D. Open drainage channels or ditches are not permitted.