City of Frisco Engineering Standards

Engineering Standards
Section 1 – General Requirements
1.01 Short Title
These are hereby adopted as a part of the “Engineering Standards”, Sections 1 – 10 and Appendices,
including Technical Specifications and Standard Construction Details which shall be in full force and
effect from and after the effective date of adoption of the Engineering Standards.
1.02 Interpretation
In the interpretation and application of the provisions of these regulations, it is the intention of the City
Council that the principles, standards and requirements provided for herein shall be minimum
requirements for the design of both subdivisions and municipal capital projects in the City, and, where
other City ordinances or regulations of the City are more restrictive in their requirements, such other
ordinances or regulations shall govern.
The City has adopted various ordinances and master plans, which address various requirements not
explicitly included in the Engineering Standards, including, but not limited to the following. The Engineer
is responsible for understanding and complying with the City’s various ordinances and master plans.
A. Building Code
B. Water Capital Improvement Plan 2008 Update
C. Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan 2008 Update
D. Reclaimed Water Capital Improvement Plan 2006
E. Comprehensive Plan;
F. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
G. Hike and Bike Master Plan
H. Impact Fee Ordinance
I. International Fire Code (Including Oil and Gas Drilling)
J. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan;
K. Preston Corridor Access Management Plan;
L. Right-of-Way Management Ordinance;
M. Subdivision Ordinance;
N. Tributary Study;
O. Zoning Ordinance;
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