DDSM 2024 Proposed Revisions

City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2023-12-05)

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2024
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS MANUAL
Adopted by City Council:
December 5, 2023

NEW IN THE 2024 EDITION
The City of El Mirage Development Services and Public Works Departments collaborated to review and provide
comments/updates on the 2023 version of the Design & Development Standards Manual (DDSM) in an attempt to
provide more consistent and comprehensive guidelines for its citizens as well as designers and contractors working
within the City. The revisions made in this Manual are summarized below. Minor revisions such as spelling,
formatting, etc. are not included in the summary.
Revised Standards (these sections have been highlighted in the Manual)
Chapter 1(B-2)(G)(4 & 6)
Chapter 1(B-2)(I)(2 & 3)
Chapter 1(J-1)
Chapter 1(J-4)
Chapter 1(J-13)
Chapter 1(L-1)(D)(4g)
Chapter 3-4(C)(2a)
Chapter 5-2(H)(3)
Chapter 6-5(A)(3 & 4)
Revised Details
EM-101-11
EM-111-1
EM-157
EM-158
EM-170
EM-395
EM-402-1 & 2
EM-420
EM-440-1 & 2
New Details
None
Revised Appendices
SWPPP Guidance Document
Traffic Signal Master Plan
Traffic Signal Qualified Products List
Grading at Owner’s Risk Permit Application
Water & Wastewater System Design Criteria
New Appendices
None
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holding title as venders under land contract and by spouses of said parties shall be
required as part of the Final Plat submittal. Mortgaged land to be dedicated shall require
the signature of the mortgagee. Dedication shall include a verbal legal description
including the section, township, and range in which the tract is located.

2. Private streets contained in the plat shall have the right reserved to public utilities to
install and maintain facilities within the street boundaries. Private streets shall be
dedicated as tracts.

A provision shall be included in the Dedications Statement for private streets/access
which reads: “A public utilities easement, public water easement, public sewer easement,
ingress and egress for refuse collection, emergency and service type access are hereby
dedicated over Tract (insert tract letter).”

3. A provision shall be included in the Dedication Statement for private streets/access which
reads: “Tract(s) (insert tract letter(s)) are hereby dedicated to and owned by the
Homeowners Association (HOA) for the purpose of private streets/access. The
homeowners association is responsible for maintenance of the private streets/access.”

4. Landscaped areas within the property, within the public right of way along the property
frontage and/or within the boundaries of private streets shall be maintained by the
property owner, management company or Homeowners Association and tracts in
common ownership or owned and maintained by the property owner, management
company or Homeowners Association shall be contained within an easement. In general,
the City only maintains landscaped areas on City owned parcels and within medians
along arterial streets.

As such, the Dedication Statement shall include a provision that reads: “The property
owner (or management company, Homeowners Association (HOA), etc.) is responsible
for providing all maintenance of landscaping, retention and drainage facilities.”

5. Temporary easements, landscaped easements and/or utility easements to be abandoned
shall be shown on the plat and labeled “Abandoned.” A roadway right-of-way or
easement may be placed on the plat for abandonment in accordance with state law and
City approval. Verbiage for abandonment shall be included in the dedication statement.

6. A provision shall be included in the dedication statement for dedication of water and
sewer easements which reads, “(Insert name of corporation, partnership or owner),
Grantor, do hereby grant to the City of El Mirage, an Arizona Municipal Corporation, in
Maricopa County, Arizona, its successors, and assigns, a permanent and perpetual
easement for the following purposes, namely: The right to enter upon for construction,
maintenance, operation and replacement of a (sewer line/water line) over, under, and
across the easement area designated on the Final Plat. The said easement also includes the
right for the City of El Mirage to cut back and trim such portion of branches and tops of
the trees now growing or that may hereafter grow upon the designated easement area, as
may extend over said easement, so as to prevent the same from interfering with the
efficient maintenance and operation of said (sewer line/water line). The City of El Mirage
shall not be responsible for replacing any landscaping or any improvement placed within
the easement by Grantor or its successors or assigns. The City of El Mirage will make
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reasonable efforts to promptly restore asphaltic concrete pavement surfaces.

The Grantor, its successors or assigns at its sole cost, shall be responsible for promptly
replacing any landscaping or any improvement(s) placed within the easement by Grantor
or its successors or assigns.

Execution of dedication shall be acknowledged and certified by a notary public.

7. Water, sewer and storm drain within the boundaries of private residential, commercial
and industrial properties are to be maintained by the property owner, management
company or Homeowners Association.

As such, the dedication statement shall include provisions that read: “All water, sanitary
sewer and storm drain within the property are private unless noted otherwise. The
Property Owner (or management company, HOA, etc.) is responsible for the maintenance
of these private utility mains, services and related appurtenances.”

H. Required Certifications

1. The registered land surveyor who prepared the Final Plat map shall provide certification
on the Final Plat map that the plat is correct and accurate, and that the monuments
described in it have been either set or located as described. All maps shall contain the seal
of a registered land surveyor, as per Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS).

2. The developer shall certify that rules as may be established by the state department of
transportation relating to provisions for the safety of entrance upon and departure from
abutting state primary highways have been followed as applicable.

3. The developer shall certify that rules as may be established by the Flood Control District
of Maricopa County relating to the construction or prevention of construction in land
established as being subject to periodic inundation have been followed as applicable.

4. The developer shall certify that rules as may be established by the Maricopa County
Department of Environmental Services relating to the provision of domestic water supply
and sanitary sewer disposal have been followed as applicable.

5. The developer shall certify that the requirements of the El Mirage Zoning Ordinance and
the City of El Mirage Design & Development Standards Manual have been addressed and
followed as applicable.

6. A development located within the service area of a private water service provider shall
provide to the City, prior to recordation of the Final Plat, the following information; a
copy of the 100-year assured water supply certification, certification number and date of
approval.

I.
Required Notes

The following notes, 1 through 5, shall be placed on each Final Plat.

Notes 6 and 7 shall be included on each Final Plat provided the development is located within
the City of El Mirage Water and Sewer Service Area.

Senate Bill 1062 became effective July 13, 1995, and was passed to protect military airports
from encroachment of urban development. Provisions of Senate Bill 1062 require public
disclosure for residential resale, new development and bulk property sales. As such any
development located within the vicinity of a military airport shall include note 8.

Note 9 is required if the development is located in the vicinity of a City of El Mirage
Designated Truck Route. The specific streets designated as a truck route shall be listed. Note
10 is required if the development is located within the vicinity of a rock quarry or a gravel
operation. Note 11 is required if the development is located within the vicinity of a railroad.

Additional site specific notes may be required by the City.

1. No construction of any kind shall be placed within the utility easements, except utilities,
wood, wire, or removable section type fencing, and/or paving, nor any planting except
grass.

2. All new and existing utility, electrical facilities less than 13 KVA, cable T.V.,
telecommunications, fiber optics, cellular, gas, etc. shall be installed underground.

3. Maintenance of surface and underground drainage facilities within the property including
all tracts, easements and rights-of-way shall be the responsibility of the property owner.

4. All lot corners shall be monumented with ½” rebar and capped or tagged bearing the
registration number of the surveyor responsible for their placement.

5. Signs, fences, walls, utility boxes, structures, shrubs, hedges or other plants shall not be
permitted within view easements or the sight distance triangles. No limbs, leaves, needles
or other foliage above 30-inches in height or below 84-inches are permitted.

6. This development is located within the City of El Mirage Water Service Area and has
been designated as having a 100-year assured water supply. In cases of private water
companies, the note shall read: This development is located within the (insert private
company name) Water Service Area and has been designated as having a 100-year
assured water supply. (Insert Certification # and date of approval by the Arizona
Department of Water Resources).

7. This development is located within the City of El Mirage Sewer Service Area.

8. This development is located within the vicinity of a military airport.

9.
This development is located in the vicinity of a designated truck route. (Insert the name
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SECTION J

GENERAL IMPROVEMENT POLICIES

The following sections outline the City's policies related to various improvements associated with the
development process. They are by nature general in scope. Reference should be made to the appropriate
Chapters within the balance of these guidelines for specific details.

J-1
PLAN SUBMITTAL

A complete set of civil engineering construction plans (water, sewer, storm drain, grading and
drainage, paving, etc.) for each development (residential, commercial, and industrial) must be
submitted to the Engineering Division for review and approval. Improvement plans shall comply
with the requirements of Section K. Deficiencies will be noted and the submittal will be returned
to the applicant. Incomplete submittals will not be accepted.

The first submittal shall include the following:

•
Site Plan approved by the Planning Commission and any P & Z stipulations.

•
Final Plat for distribution to City departments. The Final Plat shall match the
approved Preliminary Plat (if applicable). If any changes have been made, the
changes shall be noted on a memorandum attached to each copy of the Final Plat.

•
On-site and off-site Civil Improvement plans including Grading & Drainage, Water,
Sewer, Striping & Signage, etc.

•
Drainage Report

•
Water Analysis Report

•
Sewer Analysis Report

•
Traffic Impact Analysis

•
Geotechnical/Soils Report

•
Any other report required by the project.

Second and subsequent submittals shall include:

•
Any plans that require additional revisions and any other documents/information as
requested by the assigned City plan reviewer

NOTE: If the time elapsed between submittals exceeds nine months, a re-review of the plans
may be necessary. The Engineering Division will determine if the plan review status
provided during the previous review will be void and if additional Engineering
review fees will be assessed.

J-2
STREET IMPROVEMENT POLICY

All developments within the City shall provide an interior street system adequate to ensure that
all parcels and/or facilities within the development shall have access to the public street system.
Further, they shall provide access into the development for public service and/or emergency
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operations. Such facilities, whether public or private streets, shall be of such width and structural
strength as to provide safe and unrestricted access. Street Improvements include and are defined
as per Chapter 3.

In single-family developments it is the intent of the City of El Mirage that the street system be
designed in conformance with the classifications outlined in Chapter 3. There shall be minimal
direct access to the collectors, and extremely limited access to arterial streets.

When the development occurs adjacent to a street, it is the City's policy that it shall be the
responsibility of the developer to install improvements along the development's frontage to the
ultimate grade and alignment for the street. This may include removal and replacement of the
existing street surface and/or striping to the centerline if that structure is inadequate to meet the
current design standards.

J-3
UNPAVED STREETS

When unpaved streets are encountered to provide access to and/or adjacent to any development,
provisions for paving or dust control shall apply. Maricopa County has been designated by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as being a Non-Attainment Area for Air Quality. All
streets and driveways shall meet fire access and turnaround requirements.

J-4
PRIVATE STREET POLICY

Private streets shall not be permitted unless specifically approved by the City Council.

Where private streets are approved, statements shall be contained on the plat and in both the deed
restrictions and the HOA by-laws that those streets are declared private subject to an easement
authorizing use by emergency and public service vehicles and remain the permanent
responsibility of the HOA. In addition, the developer will be responsible for providing signage
stating that the streets are privately maintained and shall provide guard, gates, or other means of
denying access to the general public. Private streets shall not be maintained by City forces.

Private streets shall conform to City standards and shall include an easement for utility and public
safety access at least equal to the City standard right-of-way for local, residential streets. All
streets and driveways shall meet fire access and turnaround requirements. Where site conditions
necessitate unique design solutions or the developer requests such unique design solutions,
modifications may be approved by the City Engineer or their designee.

J-5
STORM DRAINAGE POLICY (See Chapter 4)

It is the City's policy that all developments shall provide sufficient retention so as to minimize the
adverse impact of that development on its downstream neighbors. To that end, all development
shall provide sufficient on-site retention to contain, at the least, the runoff generated by 100-year,
one-hour storm (2.4 inches) falling on that property. Such retention facilities shall be separate and
distinct parcels within the development and shall be planned for accordingly.

Further, it is the City's policy that all developments shall provide adequate drainage facilities so
as to convey runoff generated both on and off the project, around or through the project in such a
manner as to ensure that the structures will be free from flooding and that there is reasonable
access for emergency and public service vehicles. The developer shall install storm drains,
channels and/or other physical improvements necessary to achieve this result.

AZPDES permit – The contractor shall comply with the Arizona Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (AZPDES) Stormwater Requirements for construction sites under Arizona Department of
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This may require the undergrounding beyond the site boundary to the next convenient power pole
or junction element.

J-11 WATER RAMP POLICY

When the water supply source for the construction project is located on the opposite side of the
street, the City does not allow the placement of the supply hose and ramp across arterial or
collector streets.

The contractor/developer may submit an application to the City Engineer or their designee for
permission to place the hose and ramp across any local street. The application shall include the
manufacturer’s specifications, materials used, and dimensions of the ramp, proposed location of
the ramp and proposed barricading and signage.

J-12 INSPECTION POLICY

All above ground and underground facilities and equipment placed on private property, in the
public rights-of-way and all construction work done in the rights-of-way shall be subject to
periodic and final inspection by the City of El Mirage for compliance with all permit
requirements, as well as applicable City, state and federal laws. Permittee must notify the City
Engineering Inspector at (623) 876-2975 at least 48-hours prior to beginning permitted
construction work in the right-of-way. Requests for City inspections must be made 24-hours in
advance of required inspections.

J-13
PAVEMENT CUT POLICY

As outlined in Section 151.009 of the El Mirage City Code, permission to excavate in new streets
shall not be granted for two years after completion of street construction, reconstruction, or
renovation (major rehabilitation) with few exceptions. Utilities shall determine alternate methods
of making necessary repairs to avoid excavating in new streets. If the City does allow for the
cutting of the pavement during the moratorium period, the street must be renovated with a slurry
seal or micro seal for 10 feet on either side of the cut for the full width of all lanes affected.

Whenever any encroachment permit is required to cut into, open, bore, attach to, or make any
break or disturbance to the street pavement of any arterial or collector street within the city that is
two years old or older, the permittee shall, in addition to the repairs required, pay to the City the
pavement restoration fee established by Council resolution in the City Fee Schedule.

J-14
STREET BORING POLICY

The City developed this Policy for street utility crossings using boring methods. This Policy
provides a reliable procedure to conduct the street crossing, minimize the likelihood of
inadvertent damage to existing facilities within the street, minimizes the disruptions to the
motoring public and reduces the future maintenance required on the street by eliminating the
pavement cut (open trench).

Whenever possible, utility companies must install their facilities within the public right-of-way or
easements and outside of existing pavement surfaces. The City understands that, at some time, the
utility must cross a street to provide service on the opposite side. Crossing the existing street must
be bored or punched unless permission is given to open cut has been given in writing by the City
Engineer or their designee on a case by case basis. The burden of proof will lie with the permittee
to show that boring is not a feasible requirement.

Grading and Drainage Plans and approved SWPPP. The red lined plans will alert the
Engineering Inspector that the project has not been approved, but has been reviewed
at least one time and also make them aware of the possible changes.

(e) Contractor shall provide to the Engineering Division a copy of the Dust Control
Permit per Maricopa County Rule 310.

(f) Developer/Engineer/Contractor must provide to the Engineering Division copies of
the cut/fill quantities.

(g) Contractor shall obtain a “Grading at Owner’s Risk” permit at a cost of 100% of the
actual grading and drainage permit cost up front, which has a one time “life” of 60
calendar days. This fee will not be charged again for the final construction permit.

(h) A haul route permit must be obtained if 500-cubic yards of material or more will be
brought onto or exported from the site.

(i) Contractor shall provide to the Engineering Division a list of 24-hour emergency
telephone numbers.

5. Haul Route Permit. A haul route permit is required for each site in order to move 500-
cubic yards, or more of material off-site or bring material on site. To obtain a haul route
permit, an applicant shall submit an application, a diagram showing the specified route
and provide insurance certificates per Section 151.008 of the City Code from the
company performing the hauling.

E. Permit Fees

Engineering Construction Permits – Inspection and testing fees: Fees are payable at the time
permits
are
issued
and
are
based
upon
construction
quantities.
The
Engineer/Contractor/Developer is responsible to provide quantities through the submittal of a
copy of the construction contract or a certified engineer’s estimate. Water, sewer, paving,
concrete and dry utility permits are based on 3.5% of the contract amount or certified
engineer’s estimate.

The sequence of permits and construction is at the discretion of the developer with the
following exceptions:

1. The storm drain system must be installed and accepted by the City prior to
commencement of the concrete and paving phase.

2. The water system must be pressure tested and pass the bac-t test prior to commencement
of the concrete and paving phase.

3. The sewer system must be pressure tested, lamped, mandreled and videoed prior to
commencement of the concrete and paving phase.

4. The dry utilities must be installed prior to commencement of the concrete and paving
phase.

5. Bedding and backfill compaction test results must be submitted, review and accepted by
the City prior to commencement of the concrete and paving phase.

In addition, all fees identified on the plan approval letter must be paid in full prior to the
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10. Non-Vehicular Access. Access to the parkway, arterial and major collector streets shall be
restricted by use of a one-foot, Vehicular Non-Access Easement (VNAE) at locations other
than street intersections and legitimate driveways.

11. Topography: Streets shall be arranged in relation to topography as to produce desirable lots
of maximum utility and streets of reasonable gradient, safe ingress-egress and to facilitate
adequate surface drainage.

C. Design Standards

City Detail EM-111 lists most of the design standards data necessary for the design of streets
within the City of El Mirage. Subsequent paragraphs herein discuss this data and provide other
standards that could not be included in these details

1. Street Right of Way Requirements. The right-of-way requirements in City Detail EM-111
are based on the space needed for the street when it is constructed to meet ultimate
development requirements. The right of way must also provide space for utilities, cut or
fill slopes, sidewalks, bicycle paths, trails, traffic control devices and information signs,
fire hydrants, landscaping, transit facilities, and other public facilities that must be located
adjacent to street pavements.

Right-of-way widths in excess of the standard widths may be required in special
circumstances such as when:

a. Cut or fill slopes cannot be confined within the standard width
b. Minimum sight distance lines on horizontal curves are not within the standards
c. Minimum sight distances at intersections are not within the standards
d. Auxiliary lanes are to be provided

2. Pavement Cross-Section slopes

a. Typical Street Cross-Sections. Undivided streets should have a normal crown that is a
two-way cross-slope with the cross-section high point on the street centerline. Divided
streets should have cross-slope on each pavement section. The high point of each slope
on each pavement section shall occur on the edge of the pavement nearest to the
median. Unusual conditions may cause cross-slope requirements to vary, but normally the
desirable cross-slope is two percent, with a minimum cross-slope of 1 percent and a
maximum cross-slope of 3 percent. Any deviation from the desirable cross-slope is
subject to review by the Engineering Division.

b. Cross-Sections in Street Dip Sections. While dip sections are discouraged, where storm
drainage runoff flows must cross the street, dip sections are needed. The pavement
through the dip section should have a one-way slope (no crown), curbing and medians
must not be raised, and cut-off walls shall be installed in accordance with MAG Standard
Details. Transitions back to normal street cross-slopes will be needed at both ends of the
dip section.

1000-feet maximum spacing on each side of the road in
alternating positions, resulting in a hydrant every 500 feet along
the roadway.

e. For higher risk protection, determination shall be made by the Fire Department,
regarding fire hydrant spacing, flow and pressure requirements.

4. Private Hydrants:

a. Private hydrants shall adhere to all City of El Mirage standards unless otherwise
approved by the Fire Department.

5. Hydrant Markers:

a. Markers shall be as specified in MAG Standard Detail 122.

b. Hydrant Markers are required for all public or private hydrants.

H. Fire Flow Tests

1. In order to accurately predict the strength of the distribution system a fire flow test is
required. The flow test results are valid for 180 days.

2. Flow tests are not provided by the City. The developer shall be responsible for obtaining
a qualified testing agent. Test results must be prepared by a registered engineer in the
state of Arizona or by an individual or firm with a level II NICET certification in Fire
Sprinklers.

3. It is required that the Public Works Department observes the test and acknowledges
approval of the flow. Contact the Public Works Department (623-876-4251) to schedule
the observation of the flow test one week prior to the test.

I.
Valves

1. Materials and Details

a. Refer to the City Detail EM-101-12 for allowable materials.

b. Gate valves required to control the operation of the water system shall be installed
per MAG Standard Detail 391-1, Type A and shall conform to MAG Specification
630. Gate valves shall be used for waterline sizes up to and including 16-inches in
diameter.

c. Butterfly valves shall be required on mains 24-inches in diameter and larger.

d. Debris caps shall be installed per MAG Standard Detail 392, Type A.

e. Valves installation shall conform to MAG Standard Detail 391-1, Type A.

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6-5
FINAL DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS

A. Plan Approvals

1. Plans shall be prepared per Chapter 1 of the DDSM.

2. Utility Reports

Preliminary Water and Sewer Analysis Report - This is used to determine the potential
impact that the development would have to the existing water and sewer infrastructure.
This report will also be used to verify that the proposed density and water use of the
proposed development is consistent with the City’s general plan and the City’s water
allocation for the proposed parcel.

Final Sewer Report - Required for all sites in which public sewer is extended. The
calculations in this report will be used to verify that the proposed public sewer design
provides adequate cover, slope, and design velocities.

Master Water and Master Sewer Reports- When required this report should show the
infrastructure required for the utilities in the development to function per City of El
Mirage standards. Individual Final Water and Final Sewer Reports will be required for
each parcel at the time of submittal. Individual phased reports should be consistent with
the data, calculations, and assumptions shown in the Master Reports. Refer to Chapter 6
for additional information regarding Sewer Reports.

3. The completed Approval to Construct (ATC) application with signatures should be
submitted to City after the first plan review. The Sewage Collection System Name is
“City of El Mirage”. The Sewage Treatment Facility Name is the “City of El Mirage
WWTP”. The “Sewer Capacity Letter” will be issued by the Public Works Department
after the ATC application has been submitted and will not be provided until the utility
plans are substantially approved.

4. A copy of the Approval to Construct (ATC) issued by Maricopa County Environmental
Services Department (MCESD) and the cover sheet signed by MCESD must be
submitted to Engineering prior to receiving final plan approval from the City. If the
project is eligible to obtain an exemption for plan review from MCESD, an Exemption
Letter from the County must be provided to the City prior to the final Engineering
permits being released.

B. Wastewater Infrastructure Acceptance

Copies of the following documents must be submitted to the Engineering Division prior to
acceptance of the wastewater line(s) by the City. Refer to Chapter 7 of this document for as-
built requirements. Final Letter of Acceptance (FLOA) will be released by the City of El
Mirage Engineering Division after all other items have been completed.

1. A copy of the “Certificate of Approval of Construction” (AOC) issued by MCESD.
2. A copy of the “Engineer’s Certification of Completion”.
3. Pressure and Vacuum Testing documentation.
4. Deflection Testing documentation.
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STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 5, 2023
DRY UTILITY NOTES
DRY UTILITY NOTES:
1.
ALL WORK PERFORMED IN THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ALLEYS WILL REQUIRE AN ACCEPTED TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN PREPARED BY A BARRICADE
COMPANY AND SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX TRAFFIC BARRICADE MANUAL. THE CONTRACTOR/UTILITY COMPANY SHALL HAVE A
COPY OF THE APPROVED CONSTRUCTION PLANS, APPROVED TRAFFIC CONTROL PERMIT/PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AT THE PROJECT SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2.
PLAN APPROVAL BY THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CITY REQUIREMENTS SHALL NOT PREVENT THE CITY FROM REQUIRING CORRECTION OF ERRORS
FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF ANY LAW, ORDINANCE, OR CITY OF EL MIRAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR UTILITY CONSTRUCTION IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY. THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE
DOES NOT WARRANT ANY OF THE QUANTITIES SHOWN ON THESE PLANS.
3.
ALL UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SHALL CONFORM TO THE LATEST MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (MAG) UNIFORM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS FOR
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION AND TO THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE SUPPLEMENTS TO MAG DETAILS.
4.
ALL UTILITY WORK CROSSING EXISTING STREETS MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED BY HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING, UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE CITY. ALL
UTILITIES CROSSING STREETS OR ROADS BEING BORED/HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLED SHALL COMPLY WITH MAG SPECIFICATION SECTION 608 WHERE POSSIBLE. ALL
STREET OR ROAD CROSSINGS SHALL BE PLACED WITHIN CONDUIT(S) OR SLEEVES.
5.
THE ENGINEERING INSPECTOR MUST BE NOTIFIED NO MORE THAN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS AND NOT LESS THAN 48-HOURS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION.
THE PERMIT NUMBER AND LOCATION MUST BE PROVIDED.
6.
PROPER NOTIFICATION MUST BE MADE TO ALL EFFECTED RESIDENTS. THIS INCLUDES NOTIFICATION/INFORMATION SIGNS AND HANGING OF DOOR NOTICES. DOOR
HANGERS SHALL BE HUNG PRIOR TO BLUE-STAKING AND COMMENCING NON-EMERGENCY WORK.
7.
ALL WORK REQUIRING ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, CONCRETE REPLACEMENT OR RESURFACING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WILL REQUIRE A FINAL INSPECTION WITH THE UTILITY
COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE AT THE TIME OF COMPLETION. TEMPORARY PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT THAT USES COLD-MIX ASPHALT SHALL BE REPLACED NO LATER THAN 7-
BUSINESS DAYS AFTER INITIAL PLACEMENT. THIS ALSO INCLUDES PAVEMENT MARKINGS.
8.
ALL POTHOLES FOR EXISTING UTILITY CROSSINGS OR SOIL BORINGS FOR FUTURE UTILITIES WILL BE REPAIRED WITH A FULL DEPTH T-TOP PER MAG STANDARD DETAIL 212,
TYPE 'A'. THE CITY MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REPAIRS, AS REQUIRED BY THE ENGINEERING INSPECTOR.
9.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE APPROVED IN THE FIELD BY THE ENGINEERING INSPECTOR TO ACCOUNT FOR UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS:
A.
BACKFILL AND COMPACTION
B.
CONCRETE REPAIR AND CURING
C.
ASPHALT REPAIR AND PAVEMENT MATCHING
10.
WHEN EXCAVATING IN OR ADJACENT TO LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT THE PROPERTY OWNER, HOA OR MANAGEMENT
COMPANY REGARDING THE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION FACILITIES.
11.
ALL PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT SHALL CONFORM WITH MAG STANDARD DETAIL 200-1 MODIFIED WITH A ONE-HALF (1/2) SACK PORTLAND CEMENT ABC SLURRY, WHICH
CONFORMS TO MAG STANDARD SPECIFICATION 728, (MODIFIED FOR ONE-HALF SACK PORTLAND CEMENT), FOR TRENCH BACKFILL FROM ONE (1) FOOT ABOVE THE TOP OF
PIPE TO THE EXISTING PAVEMENT SUBGRADE. USE TYPE 'A' FOR LONGITUDINAL TRENCH REPAIR AND USE “T TOP” FOR TRANSVERSE TRENCH REPAIR OR WHEN A TRENCH
RUNS THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.5 TIMES THE EXISTING ASPHALT THICKNESS. AC MIX DESIGN SHALL BE PER THE CITY
OF PHOENIX C-3/4” MIX. CRACK SEALING IS REQUIRED.
12.
ALL TRENCHES IN EXISTING AND FUTURE PAVEMENT ARE REQUIRED TO BE BACKFILLED WITH A MINIMUM OF 1/2 SACK SLURRY CONTROLLED LOW-STRENGTH MATERIAL AND
ALL TRENCHING WITHIN 2-FEET OF THE BACK OF CURB OR EDGE OF PAVEMENT WILL REQUIRE ABC COMPACTED TO 95% OR ½ SACK SLURRY CONTROLLED LOW-STRENGTH
MATERIAL PER MAG SECTIONS 604 AND 728.
13. MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM SEPARATIONS: SIX (6) FEET HORIZONTAL FROM WATER AND SEWER MAINS AND THREE (3) FEET HORIZONTAL FROM ALL OTHER
UTILITIES. MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) FOOT VERTICAL SEPARATION FROM ALL UTILITIES. ALL DISTANCES ARE MEASURED FROM OUTSIDE OF PIPE TO OUTSIDE OF PIPE.
14.
THE MINIMUM DEPTH OF COVER FOR VARIOUS UTILITIES SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
TYPE
MINIMUM COVER
FIBER OPTIC CABLE & GAS
36"
TELEPHONE, CABLE, ALL OTHERS
24" TO 36"
REVISION DATE: 01/2024
EM-101-11
SHEET 1 OF 2

STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 5, 2023
TECHNICAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
BY STREET CLASSIFICATION
EM-111-1
ITEM
SUB ITEM
CLASSIFICATION
MAJOR ARTERIAL
MINOR ARTERIAL
COLLECTOR (8)
LOCAL &
PRIVATE
RESIDENTIAL
CUL-DE-SAC (3)
EXISTING ALLEY (5)
EMERGENCY
ACCESS*
MINIMUM RIGHT-OF-WAY
(PUBLIC / PRIVATE)
130' - 150'
(4)
110'
(4)
60' TO 80'
50'
60' RADIUS
VARIES
20'
MINIMUM STREET WIDTH
(FC TO FC)
92' - 102'
(8)
68'
(8)
44' - 64'
(8)
32'
48' RADIUS TO FACE OF CURB
PAVEMENT FULL
WIDTH OF ALLEY
UP TO 24'
20'
CURBING
(MAG STD. DET. 220)
VERTICAL CURB & GUTTER
N/A
N/A
SIDEWALK
(MAG STD. DET. 230)
8' WIDE (DETACH)
6' WIDE (9)
5' WIDE
MINIMUM PAVEMENT
STRUCTURE (1)
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
(MAG SPEC. 710)
5"
4"
3" MINIMUM
3" MINIMUM
(12)
BASE DEPTH
12"
8"
6" MINIMUM
6" MINIMUM
LONGITUDINAL SLOPE
0.4% MINIMUM
6% MAXIMUM
600' MAXIMUM LENGTH
0.4% MINIMUM
9% MAXIMUM
600' MAXIMUM LENGTH
0.4% MINIMUM
9% MAXIMUM
0.4%
10%
CROSS SLOPE
(STRAIGHT CROWN)
1% MINIMUM TO 3% MAXIMUM
5%
VERTICAL CURVE (6)
REQUIRED WHEN:
GRADE CHANGE EXCEEDS 1.5%
GRADE CHANGE EXCEEDS 1.5%
N/A
CREST CURVE (2)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
10%
SAG CURVE (2)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
10%
HORIZONTAL CURVE
REQUIRED WHEN:
TANGENT CENTERLINES DEFLECT
MORE THAN 5 DEGREES
TANGENT CENTERLINES DEFLECT
MORE THAN 5 DEGREES
TANGENT CENTERLINES DEFLECT
MORE THAN 5 DEGREES
N/A
WB-50
(INSIDE 19.5')
(OUTSIDE 45')
MINIMUM
RADIUS
NO SUPERELEVATION
(10)
(10)
300'
2% SUPERELEVATION
(10)
(10)
N/A
MINIMUM TANGENT
CENTERLINE BETWEEN
REVERSE CURVES
280'
270'
150' (MINOR)
200' (MAJOR)
150'
TAPERS
LENGTH
SPEED LIMIT x WIDTH (7)
(SPEED LIMIT) (WIDTH)
60
N/A
N/A
PAVEMENT STRUCTURE
MATCH MINIMUM PAVEMENT STRUCTURE ABOVE
TECHNICAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS BY STREET CLASSIFICATION
2
REVISION DATE: 01/2024
*ADDITIONAL LENGTH MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

A
B
C
C'
E1**
E2**
PARKING
ANGLE
STALL
WIDTH
STALL
DEPTH
DRIVE AISLE WIDTH
ONE-WAY
TWO-WAY
30
45
90
9'
9'
17'
13'
9' *
19'
18' *
16'
18' *
16'
16'
25'
25'
25'
25'
*
UP TO 30% OF NON-ADA PARKING SPACES MAY BE COMPACT WITH AN 8'
WIDTH AND 16' DEPTH. THESE SPACES MUST BE MARKED AS "COMPACT".
**
ADDITIONAL WIDTH MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
ANGLE PARKING
PARALLEL PARKING
90° PARKING
10'
22' MIN
25'
16'*
TWO-WAY
ONE-WAY
E1
C
B
NOTE 1
PROPERTY
LINE
C'
C'
E2
C
C'
A
C'
C
E2
C
A
NOTE 2
WALL, FENCE
OR BUILDING
8'
5'
8'
25'
SINGLE A.D.A.
PARKING SPACES
18'
18'
25'
18'
9'
9'
8'
5'
2 OR MORE A.D.A.
PARKING SPACES
NOTE 1
WALL, FENCE, OR BUILDING
A
18'
75
9'
20'
19'
22'
25'
60
9'
20'
18'
16'
25'
NOTE 2
ATTACHED
SIDEWALK
STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 5, 2023
PARKING LOT DIMENSIONS
EM-157
NOTES:
1.
A SIX (6) INCH HIGH MAG TYPE CURB IS REQUIRED AROUND ALL PARKING LOTS
AND DRIVEWAYS. THE CURB SHALL BE NO CLOSER THAN 3-FEET TO ANY
PROPERTY LINE.
2.
PARKING SPACES ADJACENT TO A SIDEWALK REQUIRE PARKING BLOCKS OR THE
SIDEWALK SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 6-FEET WIDE.
3.
A.D.A. PARKING SPACES FOR VAN ACCESS TO BE A MINIMUM OF EIGHT (8) FEET
WIDE WITH AN EIGHT (8) FOOT WIDE AISLE. VAN ACCESS AT LEAST ELEVEN (11)
FEET WIDE MAY UTILIZE A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) FEET OF AISLE. SEE A.D.A.
GUIDELINE 502.2.
4.
ALL ACCESSIBLE PARKING FACILITIES SHALL COMPLY WITH A.D.A. REQUIREMENTS.
REVISION DATE: 01/2024

STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 5, 2023
SIGHT DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS
ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS
EM-158
NOTES:
1.
THE SHADED AREAS (SIGHT VISIBILITY
TRIANGLES) SHALL BE KEPT CLEAR OF
VEGETATION THAT AT MATURITY WILL
HAVE HEIGHTS GREATER THAN 30” AND
TREES THAT HAVE BRANCHES LOWER
THAN 84”; AS MEASURED FROM
PAVEMENT SURFACE.
2.
ABOVE GROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
AND APPURTENANCES ABOVE 30” IN
HEIGHT SHALL NOT BE LOCATED
WITHIN THE SIGHT VISIBILITY
TRIANGLES.
3.
THE DRAWING DEPICTS A TYPICAL
PASSENGER VEHICLE WITH GRADES OF
3% OR LESS, ADJUSTMENTS FOR
GRADES GREATER THAN 3% SHALL BE
MADE PER AASHTO.
4.
DESIGN VEHICLE SHALL BE
DETERMINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
REFER TO AASHTO FOR SIGHT
DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR A
SINGLE UNIT TRUCK AND COMBINATION
TRUCK.
5.
MEDIANS LESS THAN 4’ IN WIDTH WILL
EITHER BE STAMPED CONCRETE,
EXPOSED CONCRETE OR PAVERS; NO
PLANT MATERIAL WILL BE ALLOWED.
6.
MOUNDS USED WITHIN SIGHT
DISTANCE TRIANGLES, ROW, AND VIEW
EASEMENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN
DESIGNING LANDSCAPING WITHIN
SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLES AND VIEW
EASEMENTS.
REVISION DATE: 01/2024
RESTRICTED AREA FOR VEGETATION
AND OTHER SIGHT OBSTRUCTIONS.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
RIGHT-OF-WAY
RIGHT-OF-WAY
RIGHT-OF-WAY
RIGHT-OF-WAY
RIGHT-OF-WAY
MAJOR STREET
MAJOR STREET
MINOR STREET
OR DRIVEWAY
EDGE OF PAVEMENT / CURB LINE
EDGE OF PAVEMENT / CURB LINE
EDGE OF PAVEMENT / CURB LINE
SIGHT LINE
SIGHT LINE
MEASURE TO CENTER
OF THROUGH LANE
(TYP.)
STOP SIGN
DISTANCE B
DISTANCE A
DISTANCE C
12'
3'
10'
SIGHT LINE
3'
*
DESIGN SPEEDS SHALL BE 55 MPH FOR AN ARTERIAL, 40 MPH FOR A COLLECTOR, AND 35 MPH
FOR A LOCAL STREET.
** BIKE LANES DO NOT COUNT AS LANES.
DESIGN SPEED
(85TH PERCENTILE)
OF MAJOR STREET*
DISTANCE A
DISTANCE C
DIST. B
NUMBER OF MAJOR STREET LANES
TO CROSS FOR LEFT TURN FROM
MINOR STREET OR DRIVEWAY
(INCLUDING MEDIAN) **
NUMBER OF OPPOSING LANES
TO CROSS FOR LEFT TURN
FROM MAJOR STREET **
RIGHT
TURN
FROM
MINOR
STREET
25 MPH
30 MPH
35 MPH
40 MPH
45 MPH
50 MPH
55 MPH
280'
340'
390'
450'
500'
560'
610'
300'
360'
420'
480'
530'
590'
650'
320'
380'
440'
500'
570'
630'
690'
340'
400'
470'
530'
600'
670'
730'
240'
290'
340'
390'
430'
480'
530'
210'
250'
290'
330'
370'
410'
450'
230'
270'
310'
360'
400'
450'
490'
240'
290'
340'
390'
430'
480'
530'
260'
310'
370'
420'
470'
520'
570'
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
PASSENGER VEHICLE INTERSECTION SIGHT DISTANCE

STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 5, 2023
INTERCONNECT TRENCH DETAIL
EM-170
CITY OF EL MIRAGE FIBER OPTIC CABLE
CITY OF EL MIRAGE
COPPER LOCATOR WIRE (#12 AWG) AND DETECTABLE
MULE TAPE (INSIDE CONDUIT) - (SEE NOTE 8 & 9)
COPPER LOCATOR WIRE (#12 AWG) AND DETECTABLE
MULE TAPE (INSIDE CONDUIT) - (SEE NOTE 8 & 9)
REVISION DATE: 01/2024
NOTES:
1.
TRENCH SHALL BE A MINIMUM DEPTH OF42-INCHES AND
SHALL HAVE A MINUMUM COVER OF 36-INCHES OVER
PVC CONDUITS.
2.
REFER TO CITY DRY UTILITY NOTE 11 FOR PAVEMENT
REPLACEMENT.
3.
BORING IS PREFERRED. OPEN TRENCHING SHALL BE
PERMITTED WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE CITY.
4.
IF THE CONDUIT ROUTING CROSSES AN EXISTING
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE DRIVEWAY, THE
CONDUITS SHALL BE PLACED BY BORING. ALL
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE (AC) DRIVEWAYS MAY BE
TRENCHED.
5.
ALL CONDUIT BENDS SHALL BE CONCRETE ENCASED
FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) FEET BEYOND EACH END OF
THE BEND.
6. A 1/2 SACK OF CEMENT SLURRY BACKFILL SHALL BE
USED THROUGH THE PIPE ZONE WHEN BACKFILLING
CONDUITS INSTALLED IN A TRENCH IN PAVEMENT.
CONDUITS SHALL BE SUPPORTED AND ANCHORED IN
THE TRENCH PRIOR TO BACKFILLING WITH THE CEMENT
SLURRY.
7. TRENCH WIDTH MAY NOMINALLY VARY FROM 6" TO 8"
BUT SHALL NOT EXCEED 12" IN WIDTH.
8. A SINGLE CONTINUOUS INSULATED COPPER LOCATOR
WIRE (#12 AWG) SHALL BE INSTALLED INSIDE ONE OF
THE CONDUITS ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE
CONDUIT RUN. WIRE SHALL HAVE A 5' SERVICE LOOP IN
EACH PULL BOX. CRIMP A PIGTAIL TO LID. A CRIMPED
SPLICE IS REQUIRED IN ALL THE PULL BOXES AND NOT
IN THE CONDUIT RUN.
9. FLAT WOVEN POLYESTER MULE TAPE WITH 2500 POUND
TENSILE STRENGTH SHALL BE INSTALLED ALONG THE
ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE CONDUIT RUN FOR ALL
CONDUITS THAT DO NOT HAVE A LOCATOR WIRE.
10. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN A 10:1 VARIANCE OF THE
CONDUIT ALIGNMENT DURING INSTALLATION.
11. CONDUIT SPACERS AT 3 PER 20', AND 2' FROM ANY
DIRECTION CHANGE OR JOINT.
12. ITS CONDUITS TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE ROW.
PREFERRED LOCATION IS BACK OF SIDEWALK IF
RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMITS.
13. AC MIX AND SOURCE OF MATERIALS SHALL BE
APPROVED BY THE CITY PRIOR TO INSTALL.
PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT (SEE NOTE 2)
1/2 SACK CEMENT SLURRY PER MAG SECTION 604 & 728
1/2 SACK CEMENT SLURRY BACKFILL
TRENCH WIDTH, SEE NOTE 7
NATIVE BACKFILL PER MAG SECTION 601

STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 5, 2023
1" AIR RELEASE VALVE
EM-395
VARIES
18" MIN.
NOTES:
1.
COPPER VENT PIPE TO BE
INSTALLED AT A POSITIVE SLOPE TO
STAND PIPE. CONTRACTOR SHALL
LOCATE VENT PIPE AS NEEDED TO
PROTECT VEGETATION.
2.
METER BOX AND COVER SHALL BE
TRAFFIC RATED IF LOCATED WITHIN
ROADWAYS OR DRIVE AISLES.
WASHED ROCK
BACKFILL
1" BRASS
BALL VALVE
1" CORP STOP
XX"x1" TAPPING
SLEEVE
1" TYPE "K" HARD COPPER
1" AIR RELEASE VALVE APCO
200A OR APPROVED EQUAL
1/2"x3/4"
STEEL ELBOW
STEEL TRAFFIC
DELINEATOR POST
5/16"x1" U-BOLT
3/4" SCREEN CAP
R/W
C/L WATERLINE
(2) NO. 2 WATER
METER BOXES
3/4" TYPE "K"
COPPER
VENT PIPE
3/4" BRASS UNION
3/4" BRASS PIPE
5/16"x1" U-BOLT
SCH 80 GALVANIZED PIPE
12" MIN.
REVISION DATE: 01/2024

STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 5, 2023
WATER / SEWER
HORIZONTAL SEPARATION
EM-402-1
(2)
MINIMUM SEPARATION REQUIRED BY CITY. UTILITY OWNER MAY REQUIRE A GREATER SEPARATION.
NOTES:
A.
THIS TABLE APPLIES TO ALL ABOVE GROUND OR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES / STRUCTURES.
B.
CLEARANCES ARE MEASURED FROM OUTSIDE OF PIPE TO OUTSIDE OF PIPE.
REVISION DATE: 01/2024
WATER / SEWER
HORIZONTAL
SEPARATION
REQUIREMENT TABLE
TYPE OF PARALLEL UTILITY
WATER SERVICE
DISTRIBUTION
WATER MAIN
SEWER MAIN
SEWER SERVICE
DRY UTILITIES
(2)
PRIVATE
FIRELINE
SERVICE
STORM DRAIN /
CULVERTS &
IRRIGATION (2)
TYPE OF WATER /
SEWER UTILITY
DISTRIBUTION
WATER MAIN
3-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
WATER SERVICE
3-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
SEWER MAIN
6-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
SEWER SERVICE
6-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
PRIVATE
FIRELINE
SERVICE
3-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.
3-FEET
MIN.
6-FEET
MIN.

STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 5, 2023
WATER / SEWER
VERTICAL SEPARATION
EM-402-2
(1)
EXTRA PROTECTION IS REQUIRED FOR WATER MAINS AND PRIVATE FIRE LINE SERVICES THAT ARE BETWEEN 1 AND 2 FEET ABOVE SEWER MAIN, STORM
DRAIN OR IRRIGATION LINES AND LESS THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE A SEWER SERVICE. EXTRA PROTECTION ALSO REQUIRED WHEN WATER MAINS AND PRIVATE
FIRE LINE SERVICES ARE INSTALLED BELOW SEWER MAIN, STORM DRAIN OR IRRIGATION LINES. REFER TO NOTES BELOW.
(2)
MINIMUM SEPARATION REQUIRED BY CITY. UTILITY OWNER MAY REQUIRE A GREATER SEPARATION.
NOTES:
A.
CLEARANCES ARE MEASURED FROM OUTSIDE OF PIPE TO OUTSIDE OF PIPE.
B.
MINIMUM SEPARATION AND EXTRA PROTECTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN ARIZONA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
AAC R18-5-502, MAG SPEC. 610, AND MAG STANDARD DETAIL 404-1; OR AS APPROVED BY THE CITY.
REVISION DATE: 01/2024
WATER / SEWER
VERTICAL SEPARATION
REQUIREMENT TABLE
TYPE OF UTILITY CROSSING
WATER SERVICE
DISTRIBUTION
WATER MAIN
SEWER MAIN
SEWER SERVICE
DRY UTILITIES
(2)
PRIVATE
FIRELINE
SERVICE
STORM DRAIN/
CULVERTS &
IRRIGATION (2)
TYPE OF WATER / SEWER UTILITY
DISTRIBUTION
WATER MAIN
ABOVE UTILITY
6-INCH
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN. (1)
6-INCH
MIN. (1)
1-FOOT
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN. (1)
DISTRIBUTION
WATER MAIN
BELOW UTILITY
6-INCH
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN.
2-FEET
MIN. (1)
2-FEET
MIN. (1)
1-FOOT
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN.
2-FEET
MIN. (1)
PRIVATE FIRELINE
SERVICE ABOVE
UTILITY
6-INCH
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN. (1)
6-INCH
MIN. (1)
1-FOOT
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN. (1)
PRIVATE FIRELINE
SERVICE BELOW
UTILITY
6-INCH
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN.
2-FEET
MIN. (1)
2-FEET
MIN. (1)
1-FOOT
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN.
2-FEET
MIN. (1)
WATER SERVICE
ABOVE OR BELOW
UTILITY
6-INCH
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN.
SEWER MAIN
ABOVE UTILITY
6-INCH
MIN.
2-FEET
MIN. (1)
1-FOOT
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN.
2-FEET
MIN. (1)
1-FOOT
MIN. (1)
SEWER MAIN
BELOW UTILITY
6-INCH
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN. (1)
1-FOOT
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN.
1-FOOT
MIN. (1)
1-FOOT
MIN. (1)
SEWER SERVICE
ABOVE UTILITY
6-INCH
MIN.
2-FEET
MIN. (1)
6-INCH
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN.
2-FEET
MIN. (1)
1-FOOT
MIN.
SEWER SERVICE
BELOW UTILITY
6-INCH
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN.
6-INCH
MIN. (1)
1-FOOT
MIN.

STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 5, 2023
PRECAST CONCRETE
SEWER MANHOLE
EM-420
NOTES:
1.
PRE-CAST, REINFORCED MANHOLE SECTIONS SHALL BE
MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A.S.T.M. C-478.
2.
MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER PER COEM STD. DET. EM-423.
3.
ALL CONCRETE TO BE CURED AND PROTECTED.
4.
GROUT ALL JOINTS TO SMOOTH SURFACE.
5.
MANHOLES REQUIRING LINING SHALL BE LINED WITH SEWER
SHIELD 150, SEWERGARD 210S, OR RAVEN 405.
6.
A MINIMUM OF ONE RISER RING SHALL BE USED.
7.
CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY INVERT AND RIM ELEVATIONS TO
ENSURE 24" MAX. DISTANCE FROM CONE TO RIM WILL BE
ATTAINED PRIOR TO SETTING CONE.
8.
ANY MANHOLE OVER 20-FEET DEEP WILL REQUIRE
ENGINEERING STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS.
9.
STEPS WITHIN THE MANHOLE ARE PROHIBITED
95% D-698 BACKFILL,
COMPACT AND TEST
MAX. 12" LOOSE LIFTS
OR 1 SACK CLSM TO
TOP OF SUBGRADE
100% D-698 OR 1
SACK CLSM
26-3/4" ON 48"
30" ON 60"
24" MAX TOP OF LID TO
ANGLE POINT ON CONE
30" MIN
36" MAX
STD MH
SECTION
BOTTOM MH
SECTION
36" MIN
FLOW
PRECAST BASE
RAM-NECK OR
APPROVED EQUAL
(TYP ALL JOINTS)
REINFORCED CONC.
ADJUSTING RINGS
PIPE DIAMETER
DEPTH OF MAIN
MANHOLE
DIAMETER
RING & COVER
8" - 12"
8" - 12"
15" - 18"
* 21" AND LARGER
UP TO 12'
12' - 20'
UP TO 20'
UP TO 20'
4'
5'
5'
6'
24" DIA
30" DIA
30" DIA
30" DIA
MANHOLE INSIDE DIAMETER REQUIREMENTS
* 24" AND LARGER REQUIRE CITY OF EL MIRAGE APPROVAL
4"
CEMENT
MORTAR
6"
PRESS-SEAL GASKET
CORP. PRESS-BOOT
(OR APPROVED EQUAL)
AND GROUT
12" MIN. THICK
CHANNEL TO BE 2/3
HEIGHT OF PIPE
ALTERNATE: CAST IN PLACE REINFORCED
CONCRETE BASE
REVISION DATE: 01/2024

STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 5, 2023
SEWER SERVICE LATERAL
GREATER THAN 2 FEET DEEP
EM-440-1
NOTES:
1.
SERVICE LATERAL EXTENDS TO PROPERTY
LINE OR TO EASEMENT LINE.
2.
SIZE OF TAP AND SERVICE LATERAL SHALL BE
DESIGNATED ON PLANS.
3.
CONSTRUCT SERVICE LATERAL AT MINIMUM
SLOPE OF 1/4" PER FOOT.
4.
IF DEPTH REQUIRES, MINIMUM SLOPE CAN BE
REDUCED TO 1/8" PER FOOT PROVIDED
SERVICE LATERAL IS SURVEYED & STAKED TO
GRADE.
5.
CONTRACTOR SHALL USE THE APPROPRIATE
FITTINGS TO ENSURE NO MISALIGNMENT OF
PIPE AND NO JOINT DEFLECTION.
6.
END OF SERVICE LATERAL TO BE SEALED.
BACKWATER VALVE SHALL BE INSTALLED PER
COEM STD. DET. EM-442 WHEN USER
CONNECTION IS MADE.
7.
FOR CLEANOUTS LESS THAN 24" DEEP, REFER
TO COEM STD. DET. EM-440-2.
8.
SERVICE LINE CONNECTIONS SHALL HAVE A
WYE FITTING. SADDLES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
9.
PLACE CONCRETE AROUND PIPE INSIDE FRAME
OR METER BOX.
10.
ON DOUBLE BARREL TWO-WAY CLEANOUT, IF
HORIZONTAL SPACING ALLOWS, CONTRACTOR
SHALL INSTALL FRAMES AND COVERS PER MAG
STD. DET. 270, IF FRAMES AND COVERS ARE
NOT USED, A MINIMUM OF A MAG #2 METER
BOX SHALL BE USED. STAMP OR WELD A 2"
TALL LETTER "S" ON LID OF METER BOX.
11.
SERVICE SHALL INCLUDE CURB CROSSING
STAMP PER MAG STD. DET 440-4.
TRACER WIRE TO BE
LOOPED AND SECURED
AROUND MAIN
SEWER MAIN
INVERT OF SERVICE
INSTALLED AT OR
ABOVE CROWN OF MAIN
4" OR 6" PVC
(SCHEDULE 40)
SEWER LATERAL
2-WAY CLEANOUT
TRACER WIRE TO BE
EXTENDED TO 18"
ABOVE FINISHED GRADE
& LOOPED IN BOX
THREADED PLUG
SEE NOTE 10
R/W LINE OR
PROPERTY LINE
6"
2"
SLOPE
LEVEL
4" OR 6" 45°
WYE BRANCH
FLOW
MAIN
4" OR 6"
BENDS
REVISION DATE: 01/2024

STANDARD DETAIL NO.
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
DECEMBER 5, 2023
SEWER SERVICE LATERAL
(LESS THAN 2' DEEP)
EM-440-2
NOTES:
1.
SERVICE LATERAL EXTENDS TO PROPERTY
LINE OR TO EASEMENT LINE.
2.
SIZE OF TAP AND SERVICE LATERAL SHALL BE
DESIGNATED ON PLANS.
3.
CONSTRUCT SERVICE LATERAL AT MINIMUM
SLOPE OF 1/4" PER FOOT.
4.
IF DEPTH REQUIRES, MINIMUM SLOPE CAN BE
REDUCED TO 1/8" PER FOOT PROVIDED
SERVICE LATERAL IS SURVEYED & STAKED TO
GRADE.
5.
CONTRACTOR SHALL USE THE APPROPRIATE
FITTINGS TO ENSURE NO MISALIGNMENT OF
PIPE AND NO JOINT DEFLECTION.
6.
END OF SERVICE LATERAL TO BE SEALED.
7.
FOR CLEANOUTS DEEPER THAN 24", REFER TO
COEM STD. DET. EM-440-1.
8.
SERVICE LINE CONNECTIONS SHALL HAVE A
WYE FITTING. SADDLES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
9.
PLACE CONCRETE AROUND PIPE INSIDE FRAME
OR METER BOX.
10.
SERVICE SHALL INCLUDE CURB CROSSING
STAMP PER MAG STD. DET 440-4.
TRACER WIRE TO BE
LOOPED AND SECURED
AROUND MAIN
SEWER MAIN
INVERT OF SERVICE
INSTALLED AT OR ABOVE
CROWN OF MAIN
4" OR 6" PVC
(SCHEDULE 40)
SEWER LATERAL
2-WAY CLEANOUT
TRACER WIRE TO BE
EXTENDED TO 18"
ABOVE FINISHED GRADE
& LOOPED IN BOX
SLOPE
LEVEL
2"
6"
THREADED PLUG
FRAME & COVER PER
MAG STD. DTL. 270
2' MAX.
R/W LINE OR
PROPERTY LINE
MAIN
FLOW
4" OR 6" 45°
WYE BRANCH
4" OR 6"
BENDS
REVISION DATE: 01/2024

Development Services
Engineering Division
10000 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage, AZ 85335
623-972-8116; Fax 623-876-4605; TDD 623-933-3258
www.elmirageaz.gov

SWPPP Guidance Document
(Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)

Development/Project Name:
______________________________________________

Parcel Number(s):

______________________________________________

Address/Location:

______________________________________________

Net Area (Acres):

______________________________________________

Disturbed Area (Acres):

______________________________________________

The City of El Mirage requires all development that disturbs one acre or more to submit the
required Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), including the Notice of Intent (NOI).
The owner/developer is still required to submit all required documents to the Arizona
Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) as required by law. The site
https://azdeq.gov/node/1143 is designed to provide you with a quick and easy way to file a
Notice of Intent (NOI) online for permit coverage, apply for a waiver, or file a Notice of
Termination (NOT) to terminate coverage under the AZPDES Construction General Permit,
AZG2020-001 or call ADEQ at (844) 827-4768 for assistance.

In addition, the SWPPP shall include all requirements of Maricopa County Rule 310 and all
requirements of the El Mirage City Code as it pertains to storm water. Copies of all
requirements, forms and guidance are available in the latest version of the Drainage Design
Manual for Maricopa County Volume III Erosion Control available at the Flood Control District,
2801 West Durango, Phoenix, Arizona 85009, Phone No (602) 506-1501.

This checklist serves to minimize redline comments on the check prints and to maintain
consistency among plan reviewers on plans for Storm Water and Dust Control Management.
Plan approval, issuing permits, and certain grading clearances depend on compliance with the
comments made on the check prints and this checklist. The engineer of record shall satisfy
themselves of the completeness and accuracy of the design. This review shall serve as a courtesy
review only. The Owner is ultimately responsible to ensure that all of the requirements outlined
under AZPDES are followed.

Please return this checklist and the check prints with your next submittal. Discussion of
redline comments on plans or this checklist should be directed to the City Plan Reviewer.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:


Sheets to be 24" X 36"; submit two sets of plans.

Separate Storm Water Management Plans shall be submitted with grading and drainage
plan at time of First review.

Cover sheet is required on plans of more than two sheets.

Site Information – to be included on the First/Cover sheet:
 Project title block with name and address of project.
 Legal description of project location.
 Total site area (acres).
 Total area of disturbance (acres).
 Vicinity map with north arrow.
 Index of plan sheets if more than one plan sheet.
 Owner's/Developer’s name, address, and telephone number.
 Engineer’s name, address, and telephone number.
 Contractor’s name, address and telephone number. If contractor is not known,
leave this area blank for future completion.

Add Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) Notes to plan. Notes can be found here
(see City Detail EM-101-9).

SWPPP Certification – The site owner (operator) or his authorized representative shall
sign and certify the plan. In signing, the person certifies that the information is true and
assumes liability for the plan. The registrant preparing the plan may be liable to the site
operator/owner. However, ultimate responsibility – for purposes of violations, and fines
shall lie with the site operator/owner and site contractor.

*The below box shall be placed on the plans and signed there, not on this document

SWPPP CERTIFICATION

I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the operator
or operators who manage this system, or those operators directly responsible for gathering
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. In addition, I certify
that the permittee will comply with all terms and conditions stipulated in General Permit No.
AZG2020-001 issued by the Director.

_______________________________

_____________________________
Printed Name

Job Title

_______________________________

_____________________________
Signature

Company Name


Contractor Certification – ADEQ also requires that the contractors and subcontractors
responsible for implementing measures in the SWPPP be listed in the plan with the
measures for which they are responsible, and that they sign a certification statement that
they understand the permit requirements as reflected on the SWPPP .

*The below box shall be placed on the plans and signed there, not on this document

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

I (Printed Individual’s Name) acting as (Job Title) for the (contractor/subcontractor’s name), an
authorized representative, having reviewed this Storm Water Management Plan (SWPPP) and all
of the relevant documents, do hereby certify that I understand all components of this plan and
will perform all required inspections and maintenance activities as required; and that I will
maintain all necessary and required records at the job site and up to date.

_______________________________

Signature


Provide a legend identifying grades, symbols, and lines, etc.

Maricopa County Rule 310 permit #_____

ADEQ tracking number AZCON_____

All sheets shall have the qualified Arizona registrant’s seal and original signature prior to
plan submittal.

North arrow and bar scale

The following is a checklist of information that is to be included in the SWPPP. Additional
information regarding the data to be included in the SWPPP is provided in the Construction
General Permit issued by ADEQ. The Construction General Permit can be downloaded from:
https://static.azdeq.gov/permits/azpdes/cgp_permit.pdf


Existing Conditions – show existing contours, floodplain limits and any stormwater
structures on or adjacent to the project site.

Construction Activity Description - the SWPPP must contain a description of the purpose
or goal(s) of the construction project (e.g., a single-family residential, commercial
development, etc.). Additionally, the SWPPP must list all soil-disturbing activities
necessary to complete the project (i.e., clearing, excavating, and stockpiling).

Final Slope Grades - Location and steepness of slopes after grading.

Final Drainage Patterns – Drainage patterns of the site after major grading activities and
the location of the points where storm water will discharge from the site.

Disturbed Areas - Location and areas of soil disturbing activities or the total area of the
site where soil will be disturbed. (This must be identified on the map and area called-out).

Undisturbed Areas – The SWPPP shall reflect all areas designated as being undisturbed.
This would include Natural open space, jurisdictional washes (Per section 404 of the
CWA), etc. All designated areas must be delineated/ and fenced-off in the field.

Offsite Flows – Show location of offsite flows including quantities. If offsite flows are
being rerouted through the site, a note should be added to reflect the no disturbance zone.


Erosion and Sediment Controls – The SWPPP must describe the erosion and sediment
controls to be used during construction. Such controls include stabilization measures for
disturbed areas and structural controls to divert runoff and remove sediments. Selected
controls must be per the Best Management Practices (BMP) outlined in the latest Drainage
Design Manual for Maricopa County Volume III Erosion Control (ECM).

Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Structural devices or non-structural practices that
are designated to prevent pollutants from entering into storm water flows, to direct flows of
storm water or to treat polluted storm water flows. The emphasis should be placed on
eliminating the source of pollutant(s). All selected BMPs details must be shown on the plan
sheets or included as part of the Storm Water Management Plan.

Sediment Basins - Show location of all temporary or permanent sediment basins to be
installed. Temporary basins may be substituted for permanent basins during grading phase
only. These basins must provide at least 3,600 cubic feet of storage for every acre of
contributing land.

Other Controls – The SWPPP must also include controls that address other potential
sources of storm water pollution, such as:
 Construction site waste material storage.
 Preventing offsite tracking of sediments and generation of dust.
 Hazardous material storage (i.e., fuel, equipment oil, etc.)
 Equipment maintenance/ parking areas.

Post-Construction – The SWPPP must include a description of storm water management
controls that will be installed to control pollutants after construction completion.

Future Activities – The SWPPP shall address all grading activities to be performed on any
site that is part of the “greater common plan or development” (i.e., construction of
individual lot(s) within a subdivision).

Location of Controls – the BMPs selected for the site must be shown on the SWPPP,
including the location of each measure used for erosion and sediment control, storm water
management, and other pollution controls.

Inspection and Maintenance Plan – The SWPPP must contain a description of the
procedures that will be used to maintain the BMPs on site. The plan shall include an
inspection and maintenance checklist for each control measure. The checklist must address
specific items to inspect for and evaluation criteria.

Description of Controls – The SWPPP shall include a list of the BMPs to be used at the
site, describing each control and its purpose. Many of the BMPs selected from the ECM
already contain the descriptions and purpose.

Sequence of Major Activities – The SWPPP shall contain a sequence of major activities.
The sequence should address the installation of all controls, earth disturbing activities, and
stabilization activities, and the maintenance required for the controls. The sequence should
indicate, clearly, the order in which these activities will take place along with a proposed
timeline associated with each activity.

In developing a sequence of major activities, the following general principals should be
followed:
1. Install down slope and side slope perimeter controls before the land disturbing activity
occurs.
2. Cover or stabilize disturbed areas as soon as possible. (Under ADEQ’s general permit,
disturbed areas of the construction site that will not be re-disturbed must be stabilized
within 14 days of the most recent land disturbance).
3. Time construction activities to limit impact from seasonal climate changes or weather

events.
4. Delay construction of infiltration measures until the end of the construction project, if
possible. Otherwise, provide proper Storm Water Management Controls to eliminate
potential sources of pollution.
5. Do not remove temporary perimeter controls until after all upstream areas are finally
stabilized.


Additional Comments - The following are additional comments specific to this site:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

01-01-24

GREENWAY ROAD
THUNDERBIRD ROAD
CACTUS ROAD
PEORIA AVENUE
OLIVE AVENUE
NORTHERN PARKWAY
DYSART ROAD
EL MIRAGE ROAD
GRAND AVENUE
THOMPSON
RANCH ROAD
CITY LIMITS
TRANSIT STYLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
STANDARD STYLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
LEGEND:
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MASTER PLAN
DSD - ENGINEERING DIVISION

City of El Mirage Traffic Signal Qualified Products List
Revised 01-01-24
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TS2 Type 1 Service Cabinet
Econolite Plug and Go, 55 in, P44
aluminum cabinet with extender base
and 6 foot long police push button

Outside of cabinet to be powder
coated Color Cardinal #T013-BK62
(Textured Black) or equivalent to
match signal poles and inside of
cabinet shall be powder coated white
if signal is within Transit Style
Intersection per Traffic Signal Master
Plan.

TS2 Controller
Econolite Cobalt with data key
(NTCIP)

TS2 MMU
Econolite MMU2-16LEip
EDI MMU2-16LEip

TS2 Cabinet Power Supply
Econolite PS-250

TS2 Cabinet BIU
Econolite BIU-64

Controller Com Module
Econolite Ethernet

TS2 Cabinet Load Switch
EDI 204
Reno A&E LS-200

TS 2 Cabinet Flasher
EDI 810
Reno A&E FL 200

UPS and Battery Back-up
UPS & BBS System - Myers MP-2000E
Cabinet – Myers BC100HZ-LH

Cabinet to be powder coated Color Cardinal #T013-
BK62 (Textured Black) or equivalent to match signal
poles if signal is within Transit Style Intersection per
Traffic Signal Master Plan.

Meter Pedestal
Myers MEUG16A-M100

The pedestal shall be powder coated Color Cardinal
#T013-BK62 (Textured Black) or equivalent to match
signal poles if signal is within Transit Style Intersection
per Traffic Signal Master Plan.

Traffic Signal Pre-emption Devices

Detector - GTT Model 721 (Color: Black)
Phase Selector – GTT Model 764
Cable – GTT Model 138

Video Detection Devices
Each Cabinet shall be Video Detection Ready

Camera - Autoscope Vision

Each video detection system shall include a monitor to be
placed in the cabinet to allow City staff to view zones.

All mounting hardware to be powder coated Color
Cardinal #T013-BK62 (Textured Black) or equivalent to
match signal poles if signal is within Transit Style
Intersection per Traffic Signal Master Plan.

Traffic Signal Poles
ADOT Approved Standard Poles (see)
www.azdot.gov/highways/traffic/SLStds.asp

Poles shall be standard steel poles powder coated Color Cardinal
#T013-BK62 (Textured Black) or equivalent to match transit style
street light poles. All miscellaneous signal mounting hardware to
be powder coated Color Cardinal #T013-BK62 (Textured Black)
or equivalent if signal is within Transit Style Intersection per
Traffic Signal Master Plan.

Traffic Signal Heads
McCain 3,4 & 5 Aluminum Sectioned Heads with 12” Indicators,
12”x12” visors and louvered backplate, satin black

Signal Heads to be mounted horizontal using Pelco Astro-Brac
assembly Part No. AS-0124. Mounting brackets and hardware to
be powder coated Color Cardinal #T013-BK62 (Textured Black)
or equivalent to match signal poles if signal is within Transit
Style Intersection per Traffic Signal Master Plan.

Traffic Signal Head Mounting
McCain ADOT Type II, III & XI, satin black

Vehicle LED Indicators
12” Dialight 430 Series LED
433-1210-003XL (Red Ball)
433-3230-901XL (Yellow Ball)
433-2220-001XL (Green Ball)
432-1314-001XOD (Red Arrow)
431-3334-901XOD (Yellow Arrow)
432-2324-001XOD (Green Arrow)

City of El Mirage Traffic Signal Qualified Products List
Revised 01-01-24
Page 2 of 2

Pedestrian Signal Heads
McCain 16” Aluminum Housing with
Vantage Visor

Pedestrian Signal Head
Mounting
McCain ADOT Type V & VII

Pedestrian LED Indicators
16”x18” Dialight LED Man/Hand
with Countdown
430-6479-001X

ADA Pedestrian Push Button
2” Polara (Bulldog) with directional
arrow in 9”x12” yellow housing and
custom audible message

Push Button Sign
ADOT R10-3e LAZ/RAZ (9”x12”)

Traffic Signal Pull Boxes
Box - Fibrelyte FL36TBOX
Lid - Fibrelyte FL36T
Extension – Fibrelyte FL36X8

Traffic Signal Conductors
IMSA 19-1, 90°C, Hi-Temp
16 AWG Stranded in 25, 7, 5, 2 Conductors

Luminaires (Transit Style)*
Decorative Transit LED Luminaire – Exact model and
wattage to be determined on case by case basis

Mast Arm: 24” in length & manufacturer modified to fit
standard ADOT 3-Bolt Mounting Plates

Color: Powder coated Color Cardinal #T013-BK62
(Textured Black) or equivalent to match signal poles.

Luminaires (Standard Style)*
LED Luminaire – Exact model and wattage to be
determined on case by case basis

Mast Arm: 3’ x 8’ (local or collector) or 8’ x 8’ (arterial)
per APS details

Color: Gray

*See Traffic Signal Master Plan to determine whether a
Transit or Standard Style Luminaire is required

LED Internally Illuminated Street Sign
Manufacturer: Fluoresco

Faces: 3/16” white polycarbonate with first surface vinyl.

Vinyl(s): Background: 3M #3630-026 Green (Reverse out white
graphics)

Font(s): Highway Gothic D Series (Use C or B for longer names)
(Street Name & Address) & Clarendon (“City of El Mirage”)

Cabinet: Extruded MMG12 aluminum 12” deep. Cabinet shall be
powder coated Color Cardinal #T013-BK62 (Textured Black) or
equivalent if signal is within Transit Style Intersection per Traffic
Signal Master Plan.

Sign Frame: Powder coated Color Cardinal #T013-BK62
(Textured Black) or equivalent to match signal poles if signal is
within Transit Style Intersection per Traffic Signal Master Plan.

Hardware & Mounting Equipment: Powder coated Color Cardinal
#T013-BK62 (Textured Black) or equivalent if signal is within
Transit Style Intersection per Traffic Signal Master Plan.

Miscellaneous:
Arrows: show pointing to north and west
Street Suffix: Use abbreviation (i.e. St, Ave, Rd)

Development Services
Engineering Division
10000 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage, AZ 85335
623-972-8116; Fax 623-876-4605; TDD 623-933-3258
www.elmirageaz.gov

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Grading at Owner’s Risk Permit Application
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT, ALL INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED

PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

ADDRESS/LOCATION:
GROSS AREA (ACRE OR SF):

NET AREA (ACRE OF SF):
PARCEL NUMBER(S):

PROPERTY OWNER:
ADDRESS:
CITY:

STATE:

ZIP CODE:
PHONE NUMBER:

CONTACT PERSON:
EMAIL ADDRESS:

APPLICANT:
ADDRESS:
CITY:

STATE:

ZIP CODE:
PHONE NUMBER:

CONTACT PERSON:
EMAIL ADDRESS:

CONTRACTOR:
ADDRESS:
CITY:

STATE:

ZIP CODE:
PHONE NUMBER:
CONTACT PERSON:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
See page 2 for complete list of items to be submitted with this application

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ITEMS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A “GRADING AT OWNER’S RISK” PERMIT:
1.
The application must be completed and signed by the authorizing agent.
2.
City must complete the first review of Grading and Drainage Plans for the proposed
development and find that the plans are substantially acceptable.
3.
Developer must provide two (2) copies of both the latest reviewed Grading and
Drainage Plans and the associated review comments from the City. The comments
will alert the City’s Engineering Inspector that the project has not been approved, but has
been reviewed at least one time and also make them aware of the possible changes.
4.
City must review and approve the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan,
(SWPPP).
5.
Developer must provide City with two (2) copies of the approved Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan with the SWPPP and Contractor Certifications signed
on the plans.
6.
Developer/contractor must provide a copy of the signed NPDES “Notice of Intent” and
construction schedule.
7.
Contractor to provide City with one (1) copy of the Maricopa County Rule 310
(Dust Control Permit).
8.
Developer/contractor/engineer to provide City certified copies of cut/fill quantities
and a sealed cost estimate for all of the improvements shown on the Grading and
Drainage Plan.
9.
Contractor to obtain a “Grading at Owner’s Risk” (“At-Risk”) permit at a cost of
100% of the actual Grading and Drainage permit cost, which has a one (1) time “life”
of 60 calendar days. This fee will not be charged again for the final construction
permit.
10.
Contractor to provide 24-hour emergency telephone and mobile numbers to the City
during a mandatory pre-construction meeting.
11.
Contractor shall obtain a Haul-route permit if more than 500 cubic yards of
material is to be imported to the site or exported from the site at a cost of $300.00
per permit.
12.
Obtain an actual grading and drainage permit, within 60 calendar days of the
issuance of the “Grading at Owner’s Risk” permit and following approval of the
Grading and Drainage plans. The Contractor shall cease construction activities at the
site if the grading plans and/or the Final Grading Permit not issued within 60 Calendar
Days.

The City will issue a “Grading at Owner’s Risk” permit, which is effective for 60 calendar
days provided that the developer/owner/contractor agree to complete the items listed
below. No other permits such as water, sewer, concrete, dry utilities or paving will be
issued until such time as:
1.
All civil drawings, reports and any other required documents, permits, etc. are
approved by the City; and
2.
All fees have been paid to the City; and
3.
Proof of Insurance is submitted to the City.

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If the above mentioned items are not submitted to and accepted by the City within the 60
calendar days (unless otherwise extended by the City Engineer), the “Grading at Owner’s
Risk” permit will be withdrawn and the contractor will be required to return the property to its
original condition.

It is hereby acknowledged that this application for a “Grading at Owner’s Risk” permit is made
prior to Grading and Drainage Plan approval and is done solely at the risk of the owner. Any
changes required by the plan review process, will be complied with by the owner, at the
owner’s expense. Owner hereby agrees to hold the City of El Mirage harmless from any and
all actions of any kind, which result from the issuance of this permit.

_________________________________
_________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF OWNER
SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTOR

_________________________________
_________________________________________
Printed Name & Title of Owner
Printed Name & Title of Contractor

_________________________________
_________________________________________

Company
Company

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DESCRIPTION
CRITERIA
AVERAGE DAY DEMAND - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Gallons per capita per day (gpcd)(1)
117
Density (people per dwelling unit)(2)
3.35
AVERAGE DAY DEMAND - MULTI-FAMILY/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Land Use Category(3)
Varies
PEAKING FACTORS
Maximum Day / Average Day
1.7
Peak Hour / Maximum Day
1.7
Peak Hour / Average Day
2.9
VELOCITY CRITERIA
Maximum Day Condition
Max Velocity < 5 fps
Peak Hour Condition
Max Velocity ≤ 7 fps
Max Day Plus Fire Flow Condition
Max Velocity < 10 fps
HEAD LOSS CRITERIA
Maximum Day Condition
2 to 7 feet per 1,000 feet of pipe
Peak Hour Condition
< 10 feet per 1,000 feet of pipe
PRESSURE CRITERIA
Max Day Plus Fire Flow Condition
Min Residual Pressure of 20 psi
Peak Hour Condition
Min System Pressure of 40 psi
FIRE DEMAND CRITERIA
Single Family Residential
Determined by Fire Dept.
All Other Land Uses
Determined by Fire Dept.
NOTES:
(1) Average per capita water use per 2012 Water and Wastewater Master Plan provided by Wilson Engineers
(2) Persons per household per US Census Bureau (2020)
(3) Use latest version of City of Phoenix Design Standards Manual for Water and Wastewater Systems.
Other values may be used with prior approval from the Engineering Division
WATER SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA

DESCRIPTION
CRITERIA
AVERAGE DAY DEMAND - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Gallons per capita per day (gpcd)(1)
58.5
Density (people per dwelling unit)(2)
3.35
AVERAGE DAY DEMAND - MULTI-FAMILY/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Land Use Category(3)
Varies
PEAKING FACTORS
Dry Weather Peaking Factors (Applied to Average Flows)
Per AAC R18-9-E301.D (see next page)
Wet Weather Peaking Factors (Applied to Peak Flows)
1.17
VELOCITY CRITERIA
Gravity Mains
2 fps ≤ Velocity ≤ 8 fps
Force Mains
3 fps ≤ Velocity ≤ 7 fps
FLOW DEPTH CRITERIA (d/D) FOR DRY WEATHER PEAK HOUR FLOWS
d/D for new sewer with diameter 10 inches or less
0.50
d/D for new sewer with diameter 12 inches and above
0.75 (AAC R18-9-E301.D.e.iii)
FLOW DEPTH CRITERIA (d/D) FOR WET WEATHER PEAK HOUR FLOWS
d/D for designing new sewer pipe
< 0.90
d/D for evaluating existing pipe in developed areas
< 1.00
HEAD LOSS CRITERIA
Gravity pipe
Manning's n=0.013
Pressure pipe
Hazen Williams' C=120
MANHOLES
When smaller pipe joins larger pipe
Match Crowns
Invert drop through manhole
0.20 feet
NOTES:
(1) Average per capita water use per 2012 Water and Wastewater Master Plan provided by Wilson Engineers
(2) Persons per household per US Census Bureau (2020)
(3) Use latest version of City of Phoenix Design Standards Manual for Water and Wastewater Systems. Other
values may be used with prior approval from the Engineering Division
WASTEWATER SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA