Chapter 19.20
PLANS, PLAN REVIEW, AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
Sections:
19.20.020 Plan submittal procedure.
19.20.030 Supplemental drawings.
19.20.040 Plan format and submittal requirements.
19.20.060 Plan profile drawings.
19.20.070 Cross-section drawings.
19.20.010 Purpose and intent.
This chapter is intended to describe the information necessary for the City of Ferndale to review plans describing work authorized by these standards. While the City reserves the right to require additional information during the course of reviewing individual projects, the primary submittal information, format and processes described herein shall be adhered to. (Ord. 2007 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1999 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2017; Ord. 1978 § 1 (Exh. 4), 2016. DS § 401)
19.20.020 Plan submittal procedure.
A. General. The Public Works Department has established basic standards for development improvement plans so plan checking can be processed efficiently. See each chapter of these standards, as well as the standard details adopted pursuant to these standards, for specific requirements over and above the following requirements. Plans must meet these standards before they will be approved.
B. For the majority of private projects, the City of Ferndale has developed a process described more fully in Chapters 14.09 and 15.14 FMC through which a technical review committee (TRC) is held early in the application process to identify major issues and conditions that may impact the development proposal. It is the City’s intent to ensure that proposed development is associated with a specific project, as facilitated by the TRC process.
Nothing in these standards or the Ferndale Municipal Code prevents applicants from submitting fully engineered civil packages at the time of this TRC meeting. However, the City acknowledges that the uncertainty and cost inherent in initial development applications may prevent such a full submittal. In these cases, the City will require that the applicant submit civil drawings of sufficient detail to determine the conceptual design of civil infrastructure, and will require that the applicant provide proof of concept through engineering design at the time of submittal of the full civil package.
1. Plans – Required Drawings. Whenever civil improvements are required in the judgment of the Public Works Director, a complete set of horizontal plans and vertical profiles, together with applicable drainage and erosion/sedimentation control plans, shall be submitted to the Public Works Director for review and approval. These same submittal requirements shall also apply to private street and civil infrastructure construction serving subdivisions, PUDs, and similar residential, commercial, or industrial developments. Potholing of all public utilities in areas of conflict or connection is required to ensure constructability per City standards prior to design approval.
2. Plans – Preparation and Submittal. Plans shall be prepared by a civil engineer licensed in the state of Washington who shall sign each sheet over his or her seal. A complete set of plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Director for review and approval. Final horizontal plans and profiles, drawings, and drainage plans must be approved by the Public Works Director before construction can begin. In addition to the plans required by this section, drainage and erosion/sedimentation control plans shall also be submitted in accordance with the requirements outlined in the storm drainage and land alteration chapters of these standards. A preconstruction meeting shall be held before any construction begins.
3. Plans – City Contract Construction. Engineering plans for City labor force or City contract construction shall be submitted in the format required by the Public Works Director according to his or her instructions. The plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director and, if applicable, by higher funding authority prior to construction. (Ord. 2048 § 1 (Att. A), 2018; Ord. 2007 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1999 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2017; Ord. 1978 § 1 (Exh. 4), 2016. DS § 402)
19.20.030 Supplemental drawings.
A. Stormwater Management System (Drainage Plan). A stormwater management system design conforming to the stormwater management system requirements in Chapter 19.45 FMC shall be submitted along with the drawings required in this chapter. The management system may be submitted either integral with the plans required in this chapter if graphic space permits, or on separate plans and datasheets. In either case, the drainage plan shall include detailed topography, location of existing and proposed drainage improvements, existing and proposed easements, hydraulic and other physical data, cross-sections, and temporary erosion and sedimentation control.
B. Temporary Erosion/Sedimentation Control Plan. A temporary erosion/sedimentation control plan, showing the control measures intended to minimize the effects of erosion due to construction operations and their locations, shall be submitted with the construction plans in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.45 FMC.
C. Grading Plan. A grading plan showing both existing and proposed site conditions, as well as any temporary grading proposals, shall be submitted. The grading plan shall provide sufficient information to determine the limits of grading and disturbance at all phases and shall include all existing and proposed contours, retaining walls, utilities, trees, watercourses, or any other topographical features of interest.
D. Water System Plan. A water system plan shall be submitted showing sufficient information to determine the type, location, size, and method of construction of water systems. The plan shall include the type and scope of improvements, and referencing or showing relevant standard details as provided for by these standards.
E. Sanitary Sewer Plan. A sanitary sewer plan shall be submitted showing sufficient information to determine the type, location, size and method of construction of sewer systems. The plan shall include the type and scope of improvements, and referencing or showing relevant standard details as provided for by these standards.
F. Street Improvements or Frontage Improvements Plan. A street improvements or frontage improvements plan shall be submitted identifying existing conditions, the type and scope of improvements, and referencing or showing relevant standard details as provided for by these standards.
G. Landscaping Plan (for Landscaping within the Public Right-of-Way). A landscaping plan, consistent with Chapter 18.74 FMC and describing the type and location of landscaping, and type, size, and number of landscaping plants. The landscaping plan shall also provide an estimated installation cost and sufficient details to determine possible impacts to City infrastructure. (Ord. 2007 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1999 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2017; Ord. 1978 § 1 (Exh. 4), 2016. DS § 403)
19.20.040 Plan format and submittal requirements.
Engineering plans and construction drawings shall be formatted, copied and submitted as described below:
A. Private Projects.
1. Drawing Material and Size. Plan sheets and profile sheets, or combined plan and profile sheets, and detail sheets as required, shall be good quality and reproducible paper or similar material, all in sheet sizes 24 inches by 36 inches. Electronic versions of plans shall also be submitted in PDF format when compatible with adopted City technologies.
2. Content of First Submittal. Two complete sets of prints of the street plans, including plan, profile, utilities such as sewer and water, if any, and other related facilities together with any detail sheets. The drainage plan and drainage calculations and/or the grading and erosion/sedimentation control plans shall be submitted in accordance with the stormwater, drainage and land alteration chapters of these standards. Both drainage and erosion/sedimentation plans may be incorporated with the street plans. If corrections are required, the check prints will be returned to the designing engineer.
a. In addition to the plan sets described above, the first submittal shall also include the relevant application form(s), approved copies of the site plan or development approval, copies of the environmental checklist (if applicable), approvals and correspondence from relevant state or federal agencies, and funding necessary for the development review account.
3. Final Submittal. Upon approval by the Public Works Director, the original set of plans will be signed and returned to the designing engineer. The final submittal shall include one electronic and one hard copy of the complete set of the approved plans.
a. The City cannot efficiently review or inspect projects which depend on multiple versions of plan sets, or multiple revisions that are not integrated into the master plan set. Unless written permission is granted by the Public Works Director, the City shall require that revisions to civil drawings be combined into one final submittal package, and that revisions following issuance of permits shall also be integrated into one physical or electronic file.
4. Revisions. Revisions to projects shall be processed differently depending upon whether they are submitted before or after permits have been issued authorizing work. The applicant is responsible for maintaining sufficient funds in development review accounts. Any revisions that are inconsistent with the approved site plan, environmental document, or other approvals may require re-review by the City. Electronic versions of plans shall also be submitted in PDF format when compatible with adopted City technologies.
a. Prior to Issuance. Revisions submitted prior to issuance must be submitted together with a transmittal slip indicating the date and nature of the revision. Any plan sheets affected by the revision shall be included in the submittal. Should the revision cause the need to renumber plan sheets, a full plan set shall be resubmitted together with the revision. Revisions shall be submitted in person, until such time as an electronic plan submittal process has been established. Appointments are encouraged.
b. Following Issuance. Revisions submitted following issuance may require that pending inspections be cancelled or postponed in order to ensure that current approved plan sets are available to inspectors in the field. Revisions may not be submitted to the project inspector in the field. The applicant shall indicate the reason for proposed revisions, including whether or not the revisions have been required by the project inspector. Any plan sheets affected by the revision shall be included in the submittal. Should the revision cause the need to renumber plan sheets, a full plan set shall be resubmitted together with the revision. Revisions shall be submitted in person, until such time as an electronic plan submittal process has been established. Appointments are encouraged.
5. As-Built Submittal. Unless bonds or other financial sureties are approved by the Public Works Director, prior to final acceptance of any street, structure, or facility for maintenance by the City, as-built plans must be submitted to the Public Works Director pursuant to FMC 19.05.130.
B. Projects Designed by City Staff.
1. City Contract Construction. Plans for City contract construction shall be submitted and approved according to instructions from the Public Works Director and applicable funding authorities. (Ord. 2007 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1999 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2017; Ord. 1978 § 1 (Exh. 4), 2016. DS § 404)
19.20.050 Plan view drawings.
A. General Requirements. Horizontal plan elements shall include the following. Electronic versions of plans shall also be submitted in PDF format when compatible with adopted City technologies. Where applicable, the drawings shall show or make reference to relevant standards details as adopted by these standards:
1. Vicinity Map. A vicinity map shall be drawn on the cover sheet at an appropriate scale to show the location of the project in relationship to major streets.
2. Street Alignments. Street alignments with 100-foot stationing reading from west to east/south to north, and stationing at points of curve, tangent, and intersections with ties to sections and/or quarter corners surrounding the improvement.
3. Section Information. Section, township, range with breakdown to subdivision or short plat boundaries.
4. Survey Data. Bearings and distances on center lines. Note: Washington State Coordinate Systems preferred, others to be specified. See FMC 19.20.060(A)(6) for datum requirements.
5. Curve Data. Curve data, including radius, delta, arc length on all horizontal curves. Right-of-way lines and width for proposed street and intersecting street.
6. Topography. All topographic features within right-of-way limits and sufficient area beyond to resolve questions of setback, slope, drainage, access onto abutting property, and street continuations. A minimum of 50 feet shall be shown on either side of centerline, and minimum of 200 feet shall be shown from the terminus of a street, or such additional terrain as directed by the Public Works Director.
7. Utilities. All existing and proposed utility locations.
8. Adjoining Streets and Subdivisions. Identification of all streets and adjoining streets and subdivisions.
9. Traffic Control. All traffic control and street signing locations.
10. Drainage Features. Existing and proposed drainage features, indicating direction of flow, size, and kind of each drainage channel, pipe, and structure and other requirements in Chapter 19.45 FMC.
11. Scale. Plans shall be drafted at a preferred scale of 1" = 20', with a maximum scale of 1" = 30'. Clarifying details (small or large) may be shown to a convenient scale.
12. North arrow.
13. Multiple Sheet Plan Views. When the plan view extends over more than one sheet, then the first sheet shall show an overall development layout, with the relationship of streets, utilities, drainage, lots, and other features clearly indicated, including street names/numbers and lot numbers. When more than five sheets are used, the first sheet shall show a table of contents and an index sheet.
14. Facilities for Persons with Disabilities. Sidewalk and wheelchair ramp locations shall be shown consistent with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
15. Mailboxes. Mailbox locations approved by the United States Postal Service shall be indicated. When concrete sidewalks are to be constructed, block outs shall be provided. Also, all street lighting shall be located.
16. Temporary Erosion/Sedimentation Measures. Temporary erosion/sedimentation control measures as specified in Division III, Stormwater Management.
17. Landscape Plan. If applicable, attach approved preliminary or final landscaping plan (or exemption from landscaping requirements) consistent with Chapter 18.74 FMC. Any critical areas must also be shown, and must be accompanied by an approved mitigation plan (as applicable) consistent with Chapter 16.08 FMC.
18. General Notes. The general notes shall list the specifications and design standards used. Whenever possible, use notes specifying City standard numbers for common items such as catch basins, restrictors, fire hydrant assemblies, etc. General notes shall also include specific conditions proposed by the applicant or required by the City including but not limited to methods or schedule of inspection, maintenance requirements, requirements for subsequent review by qualified professionals, and more.
19. Street Lighting. All street lights shall be shown, with corresponding type indicated.
20. Quantities Shown. A summary of quantities for all work within the public right-of-way or in easements granted to the City shall be listed on the title sheet or on the first sheet of all plans or sets of plans. (Ord. 2007 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1999 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2017; Ord. 1978 § 1 (Exh. 4), 2016. DS § 405)
19.20.060 Plan profile drawings.
A. General Requirements. Plan profile drawings shall include the following information. Electronic versions of plans shall also be submitted in PDF format when compatible with adopted City technologies.
1. Original Ground Line. The original ground line along centerline and right-of-way lines at 100-foot stations and at significant ground breaks and topographic features, with accuracy to within 0.1 feet on unpaved surfaces and 0.02 feet on paved surfaces. When streets extend to the perimeter of the project, the ground lines shall be extended at least 200 feet to show any changes in contour which might affect the profile of the proposed street.
2. Final Profiles with Stationing. Final street, sewer, water and storm drain profile with stationing same as horizontal plan, reading from left to right, to show stationing of points of curve, tangent, and intersection of vertical curves, with elevations to 0.01 feet.
3. Street Profiles. Street profiles shall be clearly labeled to show both curbs and centerline. Values for grade and length of vertical curve shall be shown with the profile(s) on a numbered grid.
4. Superelevation Data. Superelevation data shall be included for all streets.
5. Curb Returns. A profile of curb returns showing the stations and elevations of the beginning, mid-point, and ending of the curb return.
6. Datum. Datum used and all benchmarks, which refer to established control when available. Note: United States Coast and Geodetic Survey (USG and GS) preferred. Horizontal datum is NAD 83/91. Vertical datum is NGVD 29. Please see City of Ferndale Survey Monument Network.
7. Scale. Plans shall be drafted at a preferred scale of 1" = 20', with a maximum scale of 1" = 30'. Clarifying details (small or large) may be shown to a convenient scale.
8. Other Information. Such other data as may be necessary to accurately represent the specific project, including that information as identified in the City’s technical review committee response letters, plat conditions of approval, or similar. (Ord. 2007 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1999 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2017; Ord. 1978 § 1 (Exh. 4), 2016. DS § 406)
19.20.070 Cross-section drawings.
A. General Requirements. Cross-section drawings shall include the following information. Electronic versions of plans shall also be submitted in PDF format when compatible with adopted City technologies.
1. Width Information. Widths of pavement, curb, walks, ditches, and right-of-way. Total width from centerline to curb, plus width of new pavement on widening of existing streets.
2. Curb type.
3. Depth Information. Depth of gravel base, crushed surfacing, and hard surfacing.
4. Subgrade soil.
5. Slope. Slope of crown, gutter depth.
6. Separate Full Width Sections. A separate, full-width typical section for each street or portion of street having a different section.
7. Other Information. Such other data as may be necessary to accurately represent the specific project. (Ord. 2007 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1999 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2017; Ord. 1978 § 1 (Exh. 4), 2016. DS § 407)