City to Set Higher Development Standards for New Infrastructure
City of Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI (News Release) – Corpus Christi City Council received a briefing from Jeff Edmonds, Director of Engineering Services, on the new Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM).
The IDM is intended to be a singular document that sets standards for new development in the City. These standards will ensure that future infrastructure in the community is created in accordance with industry best practices. "The new, higher development standards will ensure, among other things, that new streets in new subdivisions will have a longer lifespan than what is being experienced today," said City Manager Peter Zanoni.
The IDM effort was first initiated in March 2013. However, only one of the intended eight chapters was completed. As part of the renewed effort, Engineering Services has collaborated with stakeholders in the development community to complete the IDM and capture standardized infrastructure guidelines into a comprehensive manual. The new IDM will provide guidance on the following areas:
General Requirements (policies, references to the City's Unified Development Code)
Graphic Requirements (plan preparation/drawings standards)
Storm Water Design Requirements
Water Design Requirements
Wastewater Design Requirements
Street Design Requirements
Traffic Signalization Design Requirements
Street Lighting
Median Landscaping
The new IDM will go into effect on March 1, 2022. To view the manual visit www.cctexas.com/eng.
