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Connection, Impact and Flood Fees
- Fees 2025 November 1, 2025- Impact Fees
Encroachment Permit Information
- Backflow Assembly Installation Requirements - Encroachment permit and other related information that is needed prior to installation.
- Demolition Requirements - Encroachment permit and other related information that is needed for demolition.
- Encroachment Letter of Credit - Encroachment permit letters of credit are among the deposit options the city accepts prior to issuing an encroachment permit. Cash, check, or bond are other alternatives acceptable to the city.
- Encroachment Permit Bond - Encroachment permit bonds are among the deposit options the city accepts prior to issuing an encroachment permit. Cash, check, or letter off credit are other alternatives acceptable to the city.
- Encroachment Permit Application - Encroachment permit applications are needed any time work is conducted within the city right-of-way (street, gutter, sidewalk, etc.) or when work may cause possible damage to the city right-of-way such as heavy machinery or concrete passing over the sidewalk (driveway installations, pool installations, etc.) Submit application and project documents through bldgpermitapp@cityofwestsacramento.org
- Encroachment Permit Conditions - Requirements that are to be read by all permittees and are found on the back of each encroachment permit.
- Encroachment Permit General Requirements - An Encroachment Permit must be obtained from the Engineering Division for any work preformed within a public right-of-way..
- Encroachment Permit General Requirements & Process Information - Requirements and other information that will assist applicants with the encroachment permit process
- Encroachment Permit Insurance Forms - Insurance is needed prior to issuance of an encroachment permit. Failing to fully complete the additional insured (3 numbered items within the box) are typical reasons for declining insurance forms, usually leading to delays in permit issuance.
- Landscape Planter Strip Policy
- Plant List
General Notes & Requirements
- Bridge District Onsite Infiltration Design
- City Park General Notes - A list of general notes that must be displayed on all city park plans that are submitted for city approval.
- Civil Site Plan General Notes - A list of required general notes pertaining to all civil site plans which must be displayed on all submitted civil site plans for city approval.
- Improvement Plan Application Requirements
- Subdivision Landscape & Irrigation General Notes - A list of required general notes pertaining to subdivision landscaping and subdivision irrigation that are to be displayed on all submitted subdivision plans for city approval.
- Trenching & Boring General Notes - A list of required general notes pertaining to trenching or boring which must be displayed on all submitted trenching and/or boring plans for City approval
- Water Efficient Landscape Application Package - WELO Requirements
Grading Permit Information
- Grading Permit Application - Grading permit applications are necessary when moving landfill or changing runoff properties of a property or surrounding environment. Submit application and project documents through bldgpermitapp@cityofwestsacramento.org
- Grading Permit Bond - Grading permit bonds are among the deposit options the City accepts prior to issuing a grading permit. Cash, check, or letter of credit are other alternatives acceptable to the city.
- Grading Permit General Requirements & Other Grading Permit Information - Requirements, initial fees, and other information that will assist applicants with the grading permit process.
- Grading Permit Letter of Credit - Grading permit letters of credit are among the deposit options the city accepts prior to issuing a grading permit. Cash, check or bond are other alternatives acceptable to the city.
Standard Specifications & Details 2026
Division 1 - Design Standards
- Section 1 Purpose and Definitions
- Section 2 General Requirements
- Section 3 Street Design
- Section 4 Storm Drainage
- Section 5 Sanitary Sewers
- Section 6 Water System
- Section 7 Street Lighting
- Section 8 Bus Shelters
- Section 9 Traffic Signals
Division II Private Development Standards
Division III (RESERVED)
Division IV Standard Construction Specifications
- Section 1 Purpose
- Section 2 Testing of Materials
- Section 3 Earthwork
- Section 4 Slope Protection (RIP-RAP)
- Section 5 Engineering Fabrics
- Section 6 Aggregate Subbase
- Section 7 Aggregate Base
- Section 8 Asphalt & Concrete Pavement
- Section 9 Stabilized Soil
- Section 10 Adjustment of Castings
- Section 11 Concrete Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk & Driveways
- Section 12 Trench Excavation & Backfilling
- Section 13 Storm Drainage
- Section 14 Sewers
- Section 15 Water Distribution
- Section 16 Landscaping
- Section 17 Irrigation System
- Section 18 Street Lighting
- Section 19 Bus Shelters
- Section 20 Traffic Striping, Signing & Pavement Markings
- Section 21 Traffic Signal
- Section 22 Dewatering
Division V Standard Details
- Table of Contents
- 110 Trench Backfill
- 111 Trench Bedding & Initial Backfill
- 112 Trench Roadway Repair & Resurfacing
- 113 Trench Resurfacing when Fabric is Required
- 114 Utility Pothole Repair
- 115 Utility Pothole Repair General Notes
- 201 Vertical Curb & Gutter with Sidewalk
- 202 Southport Street Std. For Separated Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk
- 202A Separated (or Detached) Sidewalk Transition
- 203 Median & Barrier Curb
- 204 Concrete Median
- 205 Driveway w/Curb & Gutter Separate from Sidewalk
- 206 Driveway w/Curb & Gutter Monolithic to Sidewalk
- 207 Curb and Gutter Transitions for Drain Inlets
- 208 Parallel Curb Ramp New Construction
- 208A Parallel Curb Ramp Retrofit
- 208B Parallel Curb Ramp Modified Retrofit
- 209 Perpendicular Curb Ramp New Construction
- 209A Perpendicular Curb Ramp Retrofit
- 210 Curb Ramp Detectable Warning Surface Detail
- 212 Asphalt Concrete Dike
- 213 Asphalt Concrete Path
- 214 Multi-Use Trail Connection at Mid-Block Crosswalk
- 216 Typical Alley Construction
- 217 City Alley Valley Gutter
- 220 Street Section North Area
- 221 Southport Street Section Residential Street
- 222 Southport Streets Sections Commercial, Industrial and Arterial Streets
- 223 Commercial & Industrial Local Cul-De-Sacs & Expanded Corner North Area
- 224 Commercial & Industrial Local Cul-De-Sacs & Expanded Corner Southport
- 225 Commercial, Industrial, Expanded Corner & Collector Street Southport Area
- 226 Residential Cul-De-Sacs & Expanded Corner North Area
- 227 Residential Cul-De-Sacs & Expanded Corner Southport Area
- 228 Rural Road Standard
- 230 Typical Raised Island Design Dimensions for Limiting Access
- 239 Signs & Barricades at Abrupt Change of Pavement Width
- 240 Bollard (Removable Only) Single Lock
- 241 Street Barricade
- 242 Sidewalk Barricade
- 243 Geodetic Survey Well Monument Inside of Roadway
- 244 Survey Monument Out of Roadway
- 245 Ground-Mounted Street Name Sign & Post Assembly
- 251 Ground-Mounted Sign - Placement Details
- 252 Ground-Mounted Sign Footing & Sign Details
- 253 Mast Arm Mounted Street Name Sign
- 254 Street Sign Height & Lateral Offset
- 255 Speed Bump
- 256 Speed Hump Type A
- 257 Speed Hump Type B
- 261 Standard Bus Turnout
- 262A Bus Shelter Plan View
- 262B Bus Shelter Elevation View (Section A-A)
- 262C Bus Shelter Right Side View (Section B-B) & Foundation Detail
- 270 Parallel Parking Spaces
- 301 Curb Inlet & Catch Basin
- 302 Storm Drain Manhole
- 303 Flat Slab Manhole Top
- 304 Saddle Manhole
- 305 Storm Drain Junction Box
- 306 Storm Drain Marker
- 307 Storm Drain Manhole Outside Paved Area
- 310 Roadway Underdrain
- 401 Single Family Residential & Duplex Sewer with Cleanout
- 401A Commercial, Industrial & Multi-Family Sewer Service Manhole
- 402 Sewer Flushing Inlet
- 403 Sewer Repair
- 404 Sewer Manhole
- 405 Sewer Manhole with Inside Drop Connection
- 407 Sewer Manhole Outside Paved Area
- 408 Sewer Manhole Abandonment
- 409 Sewer-Water Separation Requirements
- 501 Single Family Residential Water Service & Meter Assembly 1"
- 502 Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Family, Irrigation Water Service & Backflow Assembly 1" to 2"
- 503 Commercial Water Service & Backflow Assembly 4" & Larger
- 504 Fire Backflow Assembly with Optional Potable Water Service
- 510 1" & 2" Air & Vacuum Release Valve
- 511 2" Blowoff Assembly
- 512 4" Blowoff Assembly
- 513 Typical Valve & Water Main Installation 6" thru 12"
- 514 Typical Valve & Water Main Installation 16" or Greater
- 515 Fire Hydrant Lateral & Valve Assembly
- 516 Hydrant Marker (Blue Dot) Locations
- 517 Fire Hydrant Bollard Detail
- 519 Thrust Block Bearing Area Table
- 520 Valve Abandonment Detail
- 521 Water Service Behind Retaining Wall
- 522 Water Main Sampling Station & Meter Box Assembly
- 601 Street Light Service Point
- 602 Street Light Standard
- 603 Post Top Street Light
- 604 Typical Street Light Locations for Arterial Streets
- 605 Typical Intersection Lighting
- 606 Street Light Pull Box and Conduit
- 610 Street Light Number
- 611 Voltage Drop Calculation for a Two-Wire System
- 612 Tables for Available Conduit Area & Conductor Size
- 613 Street Light Pole Spacing & Lighting Distribution Guide
- 701 Tree Planting
- 702 Shrub Planting
- 710 Remote Control Valve
- 711 Pop-Up Rotor or Standard Sprinkler Head
- 713 Shrub Bubbler with Flexible Riser
- 715 Quick Coupler Valve
- 720 Pedestal Mounted Irrigation Controller
- 721 Wall Mounted Irrigation Controller
- 901 Detector Loops & Handhole Details Type 'E' & Modified Type 'E'
- 910 Mid-Block Crosswalk with RRFB at Uncontrolled Locations
Authorized Material List
Stormwater LID and Post-Construction Best Management Practices
- Erosion and Sediment Control BMP's - Fact Sheets for BMP's
- ESCP Worksheet-Application 500SF to 1 AC of Disturbed Soil
- Guide to Storm Water Pollution Prevention - General construction BMP's - Concrete and Paint
- Landscapers Guide to Storm Water Pollution
- Post-Construction Project Worksheet - Worksheet for Regulated Projects
- Post-Construction Small Projects - Stormwater, Storm Water, MS4 Small Project, E.12 Small Project,
- Post-Construction Standard Plan- E-12 Requirements for MS4 Phase II Requirements
- Swimming Pool Guide to Storm Water Pollution Prevention
- Volumetric Sizing Tool- Excel spread Sheet to Calculate BMP Requirements
Utility Studies
- 2001 Southport Drainage Master Plan
- 2003 Southport Sewer Master Plan The sanitary sewer system shown in this Southport Sanitary Sewer Master Plan serves land to be developed in the Southport area of the City of West Sacramento. This April 2003 master plan revises the February 2002 master plan to reflect recent development and Lower Northwest Interceptor (LNWI) decisions. The Southport area includes the land area bounded by the Sacramento River and the Port of Sacramento
- 2003 Wastewater Master Plan
- 2005 Urban Water Management Plan
- 2005 West Sacramento Water Master Plan
- 2010 Urban Water Management Plan
- 2015 Urban Water Management Plan Water Management
- DRAFT 2015 Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Update September 2017- Revised Draft
- DRAFT 2015 Water Master Plan Update December 2016 - Water Master Plan Update
- 2022 Storm Drainage / Storm Water Master Plan - Appendices are available via a shared drive by emailing cdengineering@cityofwestsacramento.org
- West Sacramento Sewer Master Plan Update
- West Sacramento Sewer Master Plan (Appendices Only)
- Sewer Master Plan Update-April 25
- Water Master Plan Update-Feb 2025
