On March 10, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2009-13 approving the City of Grass Valley Design Standards, Construction Standards, and Standard Details; collectively, the "Improvement Standards."

These Improvement Standards shall apply to, regulate, and guide the design and construction of all public improvements, and shall set guidelines for certain private improvements within the City of Grass Valley.

2011 Update Reference Chart

Complete Standards (including updates):

Design Standards - Table of Contents
          Section 1 - Purpose, Definitions
          Section 2 - Permit Requirements
          Section 3 - Plan Sheet Requirements
          Section 4 - Traffic Impact Studies
          Section 5 - Site Access
          Section 6 - Streets
          Section 7 - Water
          Section 8 - Sanitary Sewer
          Section 9 - Storm Drainage
          Section 10 - Grading
          Section 11 - Signals & Lighting
          Section 12 - Bikeways
          Section 13 - Solid Waste

Construction Standards - Table of Contents
          Section 1 - Purpose, Definitions & Abbreviations
          Section 2 - Contractor's and Developer's Responsibilities
          Section 3 - Streets
          Section 4 - Water Supply System
          Section 5 - Sanitary Sewer
          Section 6 - Storm Drainage
          Section 7 - Grading
          Section 8 - Landscaping & Irrigation
          Section 9 - Signals and Lighting

Backflow Prevention Flyer - View PDF file

Storm Drainage Master Plan - View PDF file