Development Engineering
The Development Engineering Division:
- performs plan reviews and inspections to verify that site work, grading, and associated utilities 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.
Encroachment Permits
The City of Salinas requires anyone working in the City right-of-way to apply for an encroachment permit before starting work.
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September 11, 2018
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Are you prepared for a flood? #FloodSafety
You do not have to live in a flood zone to be impacted by a flood. Approximately 30% of all flood insurance claims occur outside of Special Flood Hazard Areas . Property owners can insure their buildings and contents and renters can insure their possessions. Discounted flood insurance is available to you because the City of Salinas is an NFIP member and has a Floodplain Management Program.
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Stormwater Development Standards (SWDS)
Applicants must arrange a pre-application meeting with the City of Salinas Permit and Inspection Services Division--Engineering Section (831-758-7251) 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 include acceptable Low Impact Development features and utilize Construction and Post-Construction Best Management Practices in compliance with the SWDS.
Please review the documents titled “Guidance for Determining Which Version of Salinas’ Stormwater Development Standards (SWDS) Apply/Govern” and the applicable version of the SWDS prior to meeting with City staff.
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Stormwater Development Standards- Downloadable Documents
Contact Permit Center Engineering at (831)758-7251 for native format files
2013 Salinas Storm Water Development Standards (Complete document)
- SWDS Appendix A- NPDES Permit
- SWDS Appendix B- Joint Effort
- SWDS Appendix C- LID Plant List
- SWDS Appendix D- Regional Bioretention Soil Guidance
- SWDS Appendix E- Hourly Precipitation Data
- SWDS Appendix F- Rainfall Percentile Depth
- SWDS Appendix G- Infiltration Feasibility Worksheet
- SWDS Appendix H- Common Pollutants
- SWDS Appendix I- Sample Maintenance Declaration
- SWDS Appendix J- BMP Planning & Design Spreadsheets
- SWDS Appendix K- BMP 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
Caltrans Construction BMP Fact Sheets
BMP Brochures:
Fresh Concrete & Mortar Application BMP Brochure
General Construction & Site Supervision BMP Brochure
Heavy Equipment & Earthmoving Activities BMP Brochure
Home Repair & Remodeling BMP Brochure
Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Brochure
Landscaping, Gardening, & Pest Control BMP Brochure
Replacing Lawns And Pools & Reconstructing Landscaping Brochure
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Floodplain Management
Visit this page for Floodplain information and FEMA links.
Street Vendor Program
Visit this page for permitting requirements and useful links.
