Engineering Specifications, Requirements and Manuals

The Engineering Department requires that infrastructure is designed and constructed using state and national standards. The Department continues to review and update its standards and specifications in order to ensure that all infrastructure in the City is of the highest quality.

Transportation and Streets

Franklin Transportation & Street Technical Standards - 2024-07-01
Roadway Standard Drawings & Typical Street Sections
730FR-Special Provision Regarding Section 730-Traffic Signals
Proposed 2024 Street Standards Revisions for 30 Day Public Review

Civil Site and Parks

Civil Site and Parks Standard Drawings

Stormwater

2016 Stormwater BMP Manual
2021 Stormwater BMP Manual
Stormwater BMP Standard Drawings
Stormwater Management Ordinance No. 2023-37
Urban Riparian Buffer Handbook
Native Seeds Installation Guidance
Water Quality Calculation Tool
Critical Lot Site Plan Checklist
Single Family Stormwater
Redevelopment Credit Approval Process
Pipe Inspection & Evaluation Guidance Document

Permit Applications and Forms

Approved Surety Calculator (effective Jan 1, 2024)

(2023) Approved Surety Calculator (archived, only applicable for projects submitted for pre-application prior to Jan. 1, 2024)

Site Permit Package Includes:

• Application Checklist
• Fee Worksheet
• Stormwater/Grading Permit Application
• Utility Permit Application
• Right of Entry Affidavit Form
• Permit Instructions

Mass Grading/Grading Only Permit Application
Qualified Local Program (QLP)/ NPDES Permit Information
IMA/LTMP Fillable Form
IMA/LTMP Example
Post Construction & Maintenance Information and Forms
Stormwater Variance and Appeals

Traffic Impact Study Requirements

2021 Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines
Traffic Impact Study (TIS) Momorandum or Understanding (MOU) & Agreement

Links

Transportation Planning Documents
Electronic Plan Submittal
Performance Agreements & Sureties
Water Specifications
Sewer Specifications
Development Right-of-Way Guidelines

DRAFT Road Impact Fee Study

RIF Study Update BOMA Presentation April 23, 2024
RIF Tech Memo Final January 5, 2024
Ordinance 2023-41 Road Impact Fee Update May 3, 2024

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