City Council Discussion on Engineering Standards on May 9, 16

FLAGSTAFF — On May 9 and May 16, 2017 the Flagstaff City Council will discuss agenda item: Title 13 Revisions to the Engineering Design and Construction Standards and Specifications for New Infrastructure. Title 13 Revisions are under City Council consideration in order to bring it up to current rules, regulations and industry standards.

The public is invited to attend this, and all City Council meetings, and are provided an opportunity to speak about agenda topics. There is also an on-line community forum available for the public to comment about the topic at http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/fcf and click on Flagstaff Engineering Feedback.

Flagstaff City Council meetings start at 6:00 p.m. (location listed below.)

  • Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Coconino County Board of Supervisors, 219 E. Cherry Ave.
  • Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th

The proposed revisions are the result of a comprehensive review from an internal stakeholder committee, which were then presented to the professional community that included groups such as:

  • Northern Arizona Realtors Association
  • Northern Arizona Builders Association
  • Local civil engineers, contractors and architects
  • Traffic Commission
  • Planning and Zoning Commission

Major revisions to the Engineering Design and Construction Standards and Specification for New Infrastructure (Engineering Standards) include:

  • Survey Standards
  • Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Standards
  • Changes as a result of the International Fire Code
  • Permanent Stabilization – For example, after a project is completed the construction site must be returned to its natural state as much as possible. 

To view all document revisions go to link http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/50249.

For more information about the proposed revisions contact City of Flagstaff Development Engineer, Gary Miller, at (928) 213-2704, email gmiller@flagstaffaz.gov or visit the City website at www.flagstaff.az.gov/engineering.