The Engineering Design Manual provides guidance to the public and professionals in the submittal of required material to the Engineering Department for the processing of Engineering permits, grading plans, subdivision maps and parcel maps, drainage designs, sewer designs and water designs.

Engineering Design Manual 

Engineering Design Manual (PDF)

IMPORTANT UPDATE:  Revisions to the City's Engineering Design Manual are in progress.  The following sections have been updated and supersede prior versions:

Appendix 1-3 Engineering Fee Schedule (Updated July 1, 2024)

Appendix 2-13 Building Permit Flood Control and Traffic Mitigation Fee Calculation Form (Updated July 1, 2024)

Appendix 2-13 Part II Flood Control and Traffic Mitigation Fees (Updated July 1, 2024)

Appendix 4-9 Encinitas Sanitary Division Application (Updated July 1, 2024)

Appendix 4-10 Cardiff Sanitation District Application (Updated July 1, 2024

Stormwater BMP Design Manual
City Council approved the 2023 Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Design Manual, Chapter 7 of the Engineering Design Manual. 

Additional Resources

ADU Checklist
Checklist of Engineering Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)s 

Encroachment and Excavation Policy
Encroachment and Excavation Policies for Wireline Communication Facilities

Engineering Plan Index Viewer
Interactive Map App allows you to identify, view, and print plans and drawings associated with a particular location.

Final Engineering Procedures 
Step-by-Step process to finalize Grading Plans and Permits

Public Road Standards
City Council Approved Public Road Standards and requirements

Vacation Procedures
Step-by-Step Process for Easement and Right-of Way Vacation 

Applications & Information
Find Forms & Applicaitons by Department/Topic on the main Applications & Information Page

Grading Plan Title Sheet (DWG)
City Standard Grading Plan Title Sheet and Notes for Private Development Projects

Public Improvement Plan Title Sheet (DWG)
City Standard Public Improvement Plan Title Sheet and Notes for Private Development Projects

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