All of the information presented on this page is for general information and use only. The listing is not exhaustive, as some guidelines or standards may not have been listed here. These materials are provided for the convenience of the users who may work with the City on its Public Works projects. Anyone making use of this information does so at his or her own risk, and assumes any and all liability resulting from such use.

Frequently Used Standards

• Codes, Regulations and Requirements
• Standard Specifications (The "WHITEBOOK")
• Standard Drawings
• Regional Standard Drawings
• Consultant Standards for Preparation of PS&E
• City Engineer’s Form for Deviation from Standards – CE Deviation Form 201901 (Effective July 1, 2019)

Citywide Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)

• City CADD Standard Drafting Files

Access Law

• City of San Diego Approved Materials List for Detectable Warning Tiles June 2023
• Examples of Curb Ramps
• Detectable Warning Tiles Approved Materials List (Microsoft Word version 40Mb)
• 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
• Proposed Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way
• California Building Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24)
• City Access Memos, Policies, and Standards

Contractor Forms and Resources

• Daily Extra Work Report (“T&M Ticket”)
• Resident Engineer Inspection Area Map
• District Resident Engineer Inspection Areas.
• Resident Engineer Electrical Inspection Areas
• Product Submittal Form
• Cash Flow Forecast Example
• PWD-Drinking Water Discharge Monitoring Form July 1, 2019
• Materials Testing Lab Inspection Request Form
• CIP Invoice Payment Template January 10, 2024
• Sample AC Overlay Contractor's Daily QC Inspection Report February 6, 2018
• VPM User Guide
• Pre-construction Conference Packet for Public Works Prevailing Wage Unit (Revised 2,2020)
• Pre-construction Information Packet for Construction Storm Water for CIPs
• Pre-construction Information for Survey Monument Perpetuation
• Pre-Construction Meeting Request Form (Resident Engineer Use Only)

Transportation & Stormwater Design Manuals

• Street Design Manual
• Drainage Design Manual
• Flood Mitigation Plan
• Low Impact Development Design Manual
• Stormwater Standards
• Urban Runoff Management Plan
• Stormwater Forms and Development Information
• Stormwater Pump Station Design Guidelines

Development Services Department (DSD)

• DSD Technical Bulletins

Fire

• Fire Safety, Codes, Regulations and Related Information

Geotechnical

• Guidelines for Geotechnical Reports

Land Survey

• Land Survey
• Monument Perpetuation Video can be found on https://www.sandiego.gov/ecp/edocref/land-survey
• View The Importance of Datums video
• Information - Survey Monuments on Plan Sets Bulletin 591

Landscape

• Landscape Plan Review, Regulations and Standards

Park & Recreation Department

• Consultant's Guide to Park Design and Development

Public Utilities Department

• Clean Water Program Guidelines
• Sewer Design Guidelines, Standards and Approved Materials List
• Water Design Guidelines, Standards and Approved Materials List

Traffic

• California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) Load & Resistance Factor Design.
• CALTRANS Highway Design Manual
• CCDC Streetscape Manual
• Traffic Control Forms, Requirements and Information
• Transportation Development
• Lighting & Controls Approved Materials List