Development Engineering
The Development Engineering Division:
- performs plan reviews and inspections to verify that site work, grading, and drainage systems are built in compliance with applicable codes and laws, rendering them safe and accessible upon completion of construction.
- verifies that public and private site improvements are built in compliance with City standards.
- provides technical support for planning applications in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act.
- calculates development impact fees for development projects.
- provides assistance to the City Engineer in implementing floodplain management.
- issues Encroachment Permits for activities in the public right of way.
- coordinates with applicants to assign or modify site addressing.
- provides development-related implementation and enforcement of NPDES storm water permit requirements.
- manages the Street Vendor Program.
For information on the current service fees see the City Wide Fee Schedule (FY22-23).
Encroachment Permits
The City of Salinas requires anyone working in the City right-of-way to apply for an encroachment permit before starting work.
- Encroachment Permit Application - April 2020
- Encroachment Permit Submittal Checklist - 2020
- Permanent Encroachments (Awnings, Steps, etc)
- Municipal Code Article V Encroachments
- Small Cell Reservation Flowchart
- Temporary Signs and Banners Terms and Conditions - 2020
- Sidewalk Schedule - 2020
- 50/50 Sidewalk Program
- For additional information on the 50/50 Sidewalk Repair Program, please visit Public Works Maintenance Service page and view Street Maintenance.
Interested in creating an outdoor eating experience for your clientele. Our Sidewalk Cafe program can help you.
Grading and Drainage Permits
Any project moving 50 cubic yards of soil, whether import, export, cut or fill, is required to obtain a grading permit.
Development Impact Fees
Every person who constructs buildings shall pay a development fee in accordance with the adopted resolution by the City Council. The attached worksheets were prepared to assist developers in estimating their development fees.
- ADU Development Impact Fee Worksheet
- Commercial Development Fee Worksheet
- Residential Development Impact Fee Worksheet (contact [email protected])
To determine City trip rates, please refer to Table V of the Traffic Improvement Program (2010).
FEMA Updates Flood Maps
May 12, 2022
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for parts of Monterey County. The maps identify revised flood hazards along the Salinas River, Gonzales Slough, Natividad Creek and unnamed tributaries. Before the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) become effective, there is a 90-day appeal period from May 12 to August 10, 2022. During that time, public agencies, residents or businesses with supporting technical and scientific information, such as detailed hydraulic or hydrologic data, can appeal the flood risk information on the preliminary maps, which can be viewed at fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata...
Updated Vendor Ordinance in Effect
October 22, 2021
Development Engineering staff has begun processing food vendor permits to new vendors interested in operating a food truck. This will allow prospective vendors who have waited years for the Street Vendor Program to open up to expand their business. Soon patrons will have a greater variety of food truck options.
Flood Preparedness Week
October 14, 2021
OCTOBER 23-30 IS FLOOD PREPAREDNESS WEEK
It is crucial for you to prepare for flooding by following three basic steps:
- Be aware of your risk: Know whether your home is in a flood zone; pay attention to weather forecasts; and listen to local authorities.
- Be prepared: Always have an emergency evacuation kit ready; be prepared to evacuate early; have a household inventory with copies of critical documents; and have a plan for where you will go in an emergency and what to do with your pets. ...
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Stormwater Quality (SWQ) Permit
Any project adding or replacing 2500 SF of impervious (building, concrete, pavement, etc.) surface must obtain a stormwater quality permit. Applicants must arrange a pre-application meeting with the City of Salinas Development Engineering Section (831-758-7251 option 2) prior to submitting formal applications for permits, to obtain a preliminary project review. This process is mandated by the City of Salinas NPDES Permit to ensure all projects have been designed in accordance with the City of Salinas Stormwater Development Standards (SWDS) and incorporate Low Impact Development features and utilize Construction and Post-Construction Best Management Practices in compliance with the SWDS.
The Central Coast Waterboard has updated the City of Salinas NPDES Permit requirements. Please see attached document for further information on updated permit and review the document titled "Post-Construction Stormwater Management Requirements" for additional specifications.
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Stormwater Development Standards- Downloadable Documents
Contact Permit Center Engineering at (831)758-7251 (option 2) for native format files
Post-Construction Stormwater Management Requirements (2019)
Salinas Storm Water Development Standards
(Updated 2/28/2022 to correct typos and references)
- SWDS Appendix A - Performance Requirement Worksheet and SCM Sizing
- SWDS Appendix B - Stormwater Control Plan Guidance
- SWDS Appendix C- Infiltration Feasibility Worksheet
- SWDS Appendix D- LID Planting Zones and Plant List
- SWDS Appendix E - Sample Maintenance Declaration and O&M Plan
- SWDS Appendix F - SCM Design Requirements
- SWDS Appendix G - Trash Full-Capture Devices
- SWDS Appendix H - SCM O&M
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Stormwater Standard Plans (SWSP)
Stormwater Standard Plans were prepared by the Salinas Permit Center, Community and Economic Development, and Public Works Departments, based on the Low Impact Development Initiative (LIDI) Standard Details, and City of Portland Stormwater Management Manual Typical Details. They are to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of the City of Salinas Stormwater Development Standards (SWDS) and the latest edition of the City of Salinas Standard Specifications, Design Standards, and Standard Plans.
Designers must consult with their project geotechnical and civil engineer for review and use of these Standard Plans, clearances to structures, need for/extent of liners, subdrains, storm drain connections and similar appurtenances. Regardless of site infiltration rate, all projects will be required to filter stormwater on site using biofiltration methods (Post-Construction Best Management Practices or PCBMPs), with infiltration through underlying soils being the preferred method. Every effort shall be made, to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP), to infiltrate stormwater on site unless alternative means are approved in accordance with the City’s NPDES Permit requirements.
PDFs of signed SWSPs should be used for plan submittal.
Note: All .dwg files are AutoCAD and need to be opened with AutoCAD to be accessible.
Stormwater Standard Plans 1A-1F.dwg
Stormwater Standard Plans 10-18.dwg
Stormwater Standard Plans 22-26.dwg
Stormwater Standard Plans 27-30.dwg
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NPDES Compliance
Every construction project regardless of size or scope is required to follow the EPA's water pollution regulations. The following are helpful Best Management Practice (BMP) brochures and checklists that can be used to aid you in the construction of your project. Project that disturb an acre of land or more are required to obtain a Construction General Permit through the California Water Resources Control Board.
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Checklist
EPA R-Factor Guide (2020)
Caltrans Construction BMP Fact Sheets
BMP Brochures:
Fresh Concrete & Mortar Application
General Construction & Site Supervision
Heavy Equipment & Earthmoving Activities
Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
Landscaping, Gardening, & Pest Control
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Development Engineering
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Address Assignment or Change
Visit this page for information on reasons for and how to change or assign a new address.
Floodplain Management
Visit this page for Floodplain information and FEMA links.
Street Vendor Program
Visit this page for permitting requirements and useful links.