HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-2467 Public Works Design Standards CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 24-2467
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: CAVENER, LITTLE ROBERTS, OVERTON
STRADER, TAYLOR,WHITLOCK
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN REVISING THE
PUBLIC WORKS DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE CITY OF MERIDIAN; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have authority to provide the development community in
the City of Meridian with information,process,and standards for design of City infrastructure for both public
and private development within the city limits; and,
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2016 the Public Works Design Standards were presented to the Mayor and
City Council and adopted with Resolution No. 16-1144; and,
WHEREAS,on May 14,2019 revisions to the Public Works Design Standards were presented to the
Mayor and City Council and adopted with Resolution 19-2142; and,
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2024 revisions to the Public Works Design Standards were presented to the
Mayor and City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Public Works Design Standards is to provide guidance in order to
maintain standards and best practices in accordance with the City of Meridian's ordinances, policies,
practices, specifications, and standards; and,
WHEREAS,the City Council may adopt policies and standards and incorporate changes as needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the Public Works Design Standards be revised, a copy of which is attached to this
Resolution and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. That the revised Public Works Design Standards shall become effective September 16,
2024.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 13th day of August, 2024.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 13th day of August, 2024.
APPROVED:
Mayor Robert E. Simison
ATTEST:
By:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION REVISING PUBLIC WORKS DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE CITY OF MERIDIAN-AUGUST 2024
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Public Works I D A H O
Department
DESIGN STANDARDS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
33 EAST BROADWAY AVENUE, SUITE 200
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
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-Table of Contents -
Section 1 Definitions ............................................... 1
Section 2 General Design Requirements ........................ 3
Section 3 General Plan Requirements ........................... 9
Section 4 Domestic Water Supply System ....................... 13
Section 5 Sanitary Sewer System ................................. 21
Section 6 Street Lighting ........................................... 33
Section 7 Grading and Drainage .................................. 44
Section 8 Pressure and Gravity Irrigation ........................ 47
Section 9 Class A Recycled Water S. ste (removed).......... 50
Section 10 Streetscapes .............................................. 51
Section 11 Landscaping .............................................. 56
Section 12 Waterways and Floodplains .......................... 57
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OVERVIEW
PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to provide the development community in the City of Meridian
with information,process and standards for design of City infrastructure for both public and private
development within the city limits. Design guidance is provided in order to maintain standards and
best practices in accordance with the City of Meridian's ordinances, policies, practices,
specifications and standards.
SCOPE
This document provides minimum design standards and guidelines for development-related
infrastructure. Standards are required provisions, and are identified with language such as "shall",
"must", and "required" or "prohibited". Guidelines are voluntary provisions identified with
language such as "should", "recommended", or"encouraged". These standards and guidelines are
intended to supplement other applicable regulatory agency standards.
These design standards and guidelines address the following elements for new
development:
• General Requirements applicable to all projects (Sections 1 through 3)
• Utilities
• Domestic Water Supply System(Section 4)
• Sanitary Sewer System (Section 5)
• Pressure and Gravity Irrigation(Section 8)
• Class A Recycled Water System(Section 9)
• Site Design
• Street Lighting(Section 6)
• Grading&Drainage (Section 7)
• Streetscapes (Section 10)
• Landscaping(Section 11)
• Waterways and Floodplains (Section 12)
This document is intended to be used in the development of plans and specifications, in conjunction
with the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction(ISPWC),the latest edition of the Meridian
Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC, and other applicable standards identified in this
document for the various elements. Any review by the City of Meridian is for the purpose of
ensuring general conformance to standard practices, and does not constitute an engineering review
of project plans and calculations or certification of compliance for work installed. The submitting
design professional is solely responsible for the design and work installed.
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SECTION I
When the following terms or titles are used in these Standards or in any document or instrument
where these Standards govern, the intent and meaning shall be as herein defined below.
1-1 DEFINITIONS:
Best Management Practices (BMP's)—Shall mean schedules of activities, prohibitions of
practices,maintenance procedures,and other management practices to prevent or reduce the
discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States.
City Engineer — Shall mean the Engineering Manager/City Engineer of the City of
Meridian Public Works Department or his/her designee.
City Specifications — Shall mean the latest edition of the City of Meridian Supplemental
Specifications to the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction(ISPWC).
Construction Division — Shall mean the inspection services workgroup of the City of
Meridian Public Works Department.
Consulting Engineer — Shall mean any person, firm, partnership or corporation legally
authorized to practice engineering in the State of Idaho who prepares land
development/improvement plans and specifications for work within the City of Meridian.
City of Meridian Standards—City Standards include this document, City Ordinances, the
UDC and other documents used to establish standards for the City of Meridian.
Design Professional—Any individual that is legally authorized/ licensed to conduct work
and prepare plans or reports related to their area of expertise.
Developer— Shall mean any person, firm, partnership, corporation or combination thereof,
principally responsible for a land development/improvement project.
Development— Shall mean any act or process that changes the use or purpose of a parcel
such as land grading,utility installation, street or building construction.
Civil Engineering Plans Examiner — Shall mean Development Services personnel
responsible for plan review.
Development Services — Shall mean the Land Development Section of the Community
Development Department of the City of Meridian.
Downtown Meridian Redevelopment Area — Shall mean the area bounded by East 3rd
Street, East Ada Avenue,North Meridian Road, and East Fairview Avenue.
Drinking Water Act — Shall mean the 1974 Environmental Protection Agency Drinking
Water Act, (42 U.S.C. 300f-300j-9)plus amendments.
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Engineering or Engineering Division—Shall mean the Engineering Division of the City of
Meridian Public Works Department.
MCC—Meridian City Code
Project Inspector—Shall mean the Public Works Inspector of the City of Meridian assigned
to the project or his/her designee.
Recycled Water—Refers to Class A reclaimed/recycled water that is provided by the City
of Meridian.
Single Point — The secondary irrigation system connection from the City's domestic
water system for shoulder season use (see MCC 9-1-28 Section C-1).
State Standards — Shall mean the latest edition of the Idaho Standards for Public Works
Construction (ISPWC) and the Idaho State Standards governing water, wastewater and
recycled water systems.
Streetscape—In the city core (see drawing 10-A in section 10), that portion of the right-of-
way adjacent to the roadway, between the back of curb and face of building.
Waters of the United States — Shall mean any waters defined by Title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 230.3 (s).
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SECTION 2
GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
2-1 SECTION SUMMARY:
This section contains general guidance and requirements for the steps involved in starting a
construction project and continuing all the way through to completion.
2-2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
The current requirements of the following agencies and/or codes shall apply to general
design requirements. Conflicts between these requirements and the agencies and documents
listed below shall be resolved on a case-by-case basis.
A. State of Idaho, Department of Environmental Quality(IDEQ)
B. State of Idaho, Central District Health Department (CDHD)
C. International Building Code
D. National Electrical Code
E. International Fire Code
F. Idaho State Plumbing Code
G. Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC)
H. City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to the Idaho Standards for Public
Works Construction ("Supplemental Specifications" or "City of Meridian
Supplemental Specifications")
I. Meridian City Code (MCC) - Title 8 "Public Ways and Property"
2-3 ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS:
All plans and specifications for land development/improvements which are to be owned and
operated by the City shall be prepared, sealed and signed by the appropriately licensed
Design Professional.
2-4 PLAN REQUIREMENTS:
All plans for the construction of water, sewer, recycled water, street lights and irrigation
infrastructure to be owned by the City must be submitted to Development Services for
review and approval.
2-5 INITIAL DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT OR UTILITY PLAN SUBMITTAL
REOUIREMENTS:
The initial submittal of development, utility improvement or capital improvement project
plans shall consist of the following (if applicable):
A. One electronic version in PDF format, and one electronic version in AutoCAD
format(as per the City of Meridian—Public Works CADD Specifications for Project
Drawings); along with any specifications, computations, test data, and/or other site-
specific materials requested by Development Services to adequately review the
proposed project.
B. One (1) copy of the final plat (minus signature sheets) digitally included with each
set of plans.
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C. One (1) copy of each letter from any utility company affected by any water and/or
sewer mains outside of the standard corridors. Plans may be submitted without a
utility company waiver for out-of-corridor utilities. However, letters from utility
companies approving out-of-corridor utilities must be provided prior to plan
approval by the City of Meridian. If the applicant is unable to acquire a response
from a utility company, they may contact ACHD for approval to construct the
utilities out-of-corridor. If ACHD approves, the City must receive a copy of the
ACHD approval before City of Meridian' plans will be approved.
D. One letter stating whether or not any wells exist on the site being developed, and if
so,what will happen with the well through the development of the project (e.g. will
the well be abandoned or utilized for irrigation).
2-6 DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT OR UTILITY PLAN RE- SUBMITTAL:
One(1)PDF shall be returned for review and/or approval.
2-7 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW:
All development/improvement or utility plans containing construction of or modifications
to water systems, sanitary sewer systems, or recycled water systems require a review for
compliance with state regulations. If the Developer wishes to use the City's Qualified
Licensed Professional Engineer (QLPE) review service to conduct the required Idaho
Department of Environmental Quality(IDEQ) review, an additional QLPE fee will be due
before the plans are released to QLPE for review. The amount of the fee is based on the
number of applicable pages reviewed. Any projects with recycled water systems, sewer lift
stations, water wells, pressure reducing stations, pump stations or force mains may not be
reviewed by the QLPE review service, and must be sent to IDEQ for review. If a developer
does not wish to use the QLPE service,the developer is responsible for submitting the plans
to IDEQ for review and approval.
2-8 PLAN APPROVAL:
Development Project plans will not be approved nor construction authorized until City of
Meridian Review and Inspection Fees have been paid in full, and all applicable City of
Meridian easements have been submitted and approved. Upon payment of fees, and
approval of applicable easements,Development Services will issue the City Engineer's plan
approval letter. One (1) hardcopy set of approved for construction plans, one (1) electronic
version in PDF format, and one (1) electronic version in AutoCAD format (as per the City
of Meridian—Public Works CADD Specifications for Project Drawings)shall be distributed
to Public Works.
2-9 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING:
A pre-construction meeting will be scheduled once all agency approvals have been obtained,
and ACHD has approved the roadway portion of the Improvement Plans(if applicable), and
traffic impact fees have been paid. These meetings will be scheduled and coordinated
through the Public Works Construction Division.
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2-10 IMPROVEMENT PLAN REVISIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION:
Should changes become necessary during construction, the Consulting Engineer shall first
obtain the consent of the Project Inspector and the Civil Engineering Plans Examiner. The
City Engineer may then be consulted by the Civil Engineering Plans Examiner for
compliance with current specifications and to see if the proposed changes can be made in
the field and covered with the Record Drawing submittal, or if revised plans are required.
If revised plans are required, the revised plan sheet(s) will be forwarded to the Civil
Engineering Plans Examiner who will be responsible for reviewing and approving the
project and coordination of distributing plans as appropriate.
2-11 RECORD DRAWINGS:
The Developer or their authorized representative shall be responsible for keeping an
accurate record of all approved deviations from the originally approved plans, and shall
provide copies of these records to the Construction Division for verification upon
completion of the work.
Final approval of the completed improvements will not be given until as- built/Record
Drawings are completed by the appropriate Design Professional (typically the Engineer of
Record) and accepted by the City of Meridian. Requirements for Record Drawings are
outlined in Section 3 of these Design Standards.
2-12 CONFLICTS.ERRORS AND OMISSIONS:
The Consulting Engineer is responsible for plans and specifications that meet all federal,
state, and municipal laws, rules and standards. The City of Meridian reviews plans for
general conformance to these laws,rules and standards. The Consulting Engineer however,
is ultimately accountable/responsible for compliance, and City approval does not release
them from this responsibility.
2-13 CHANGE IN CONSULTING ENGINEER:
If the Developer elects to change the Consulting Engineer during the project they shall
provide Development Services, in writing, the name of the individual or firm that is taking
over the project. The Developer and his new Consulting Engineer are responsible for
construction verification, design change approval, record drawings and all remaining
responsibilities of the original Consulting Engineer.
2-14 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Any improvement which will ultimately be owned and maintained by the City shall be
inspected during construction by the City of Meridian Public Works Construction Division.
Failure to obtain inspection may result in re-installation of infrastructure.
For projects where the City has agreed to provide reimbursement for certain infrastructure,
quantities will be measured in the presence of the Project Inspector, and documentation
verifying the quantities shall be provided.
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2-15 EASEMENTS:
Generally, water, sewer and recycled water mainlines, and services shall be located in the
public right-of-way. However, if it is necessary for a City of Meridian utility mainline
(including hydrant laterals) or service line to be located outside the public right-of-way, the
City shall be given permanent easements meeting the following requirements:
A. Easements shall be submitted on the standard easement forms available on the City's
website.
B. Easements shall be a minimum of 20-foot-wide per utility, or 30-foot-wide for a
combined water and sewer easement if the minimum 10 feet separation is maintained
between mains. Easements shall extend 5 feet minimum (with 10 feet preferred)
beyond the terminus of the main, service, or hydrant.
C. No permanent structure shall be allowed within a City utility easement. Refer to City
of Meridian standard utility easement documents for easement
conditions/restrictions.
D. If it is necessary to install a utility main under a landscaped area, the main shall be
centered in a 20-foot wide (minimum) easement free of permanent structures (see
item C above). Notes shall be included in the plans and easement referring to the
standard easement document conditions/restrictions.
E. Wider easement widths may be required for utility mains depending on the sewer
depth, size, pipe directional changes, turning radius of service vehicles and location
or if determined necessary by the Public Works Department. Easements widths for
utility mains shall be based on sewer depth as follows:
Sewer Only Easement
Sewer Trench Easement
Depth Width
0-15 ft 20 ft
16-20 ft 25 ft
21-25ft 30ft
26-30ft 35ft
30+ 45 ft
Combined Water/Sewer
Easement
Sewer Trench Easement
Depth Width
0-15 ft 30 ft
16-20 ft 35 ft
21-25 ft 40 ft
26-30 ft 45 ft
30 ft+ 55 ft
For sewer and water in parallel,if sewer depth is greater than 15 feet,locate the water
main 5 feet from the edge of easement and center the sewer main between the water
main and other edge of easement. If sewer depth is equal to or less than 15 feet,install
water and sewer 10 feet from the edges of easement with 10 feet separation between
the two utility mains.
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F. If it is necessary to install a utility main under a private road, the main shall be
centered in an easement that includes the entire road width and is a minimum 20-
foot width.
G. Temporary construction working easements or access of adequate dimensions shall
be provided to allow construction within the permanent easement to be completed
in a safe and reasonable manner.
H. On development projects, all associated costs of easement acquisition will be at the
sole expense of the Developer. Existing substandard easements,within the limits of
the proposed project, shall be upgraded to current standards prior to plan approval.
2-16 ACCESS ROADS:
A. Access to sewer, water and recycled water mains not located within public rights-
of-way shall be provided by an all-weather gravel access road constructed of 3/4"
minus road mix gravel. See the Supplemental Specifications drawing No. G2. Some
alternatives may be allowed for pipes located in landscape areas, but all manholes
and valves must be accessible by an access road. Alternatives must be approved by
the City Engineer.
B. The maximum access road grade shall not exceed 10% and shall be shown in the
profile view. The access road shall not block natural or artificial drainage and shall
conform to the requirements of the governing agencies.
C. Access roads for sewer manholes shall have curves designed for turning radii of 28
feet inside radius and 48 feet outside radius and a vertical clearance of 14 feet.
D. Rim elevations of manholes located within access roads shall be equal to the
elevation of the surface of the access road.
E. Surface drainage from access road shall drain away from manholes.
F. Hammerhead or intermediate turn-around spaces shall be constructed at the end of
all access roads exceeding 150 feet in length and at intermediate locations as
determined by Public Works.
G. Easements will be required for all maintenance roads and turn-around spaces.
2-17 OPEN WATERWAY CROSSING DESIGN:
This section covers the design requirements when a water, sewer or recycled water main
must cross an open waterway owned by a private user lateral association, irrigation district
or the United States Government.
A. General - The crossing of an open waterway requires user lateral, Public Works,
irrigation district and/or United States approval of the design prior to commencing
construction.
B. A Project Agreement must be in place with the appropriate governing body prior to
starting construction.
C. Design requirements are as follows:
I. Unless otherwise specified by the owner of the waterway, the main must be
encased in a steel sleeve. Other criteria shall be per the requirements of the
Supplemental Specifications.
2. In all cases, the waterway bed elevation shall be used for design purposes.
3. The top of the steel casing shall have a minimum-3 2 feet of cover from the
lowest point of the waterway bed or as the appropriate governing body
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requires.
4. Crossing details of pipe, steel sleeve, spacers, annular backfill, piers,
anchorage, transition couplings, etc., shall be shown within the plans.
5. Sewer pipeline crossings above waterways shall be submitted to the City
Engineer for review on a case-by-case basis.
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SECTION 3
GENERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS
3-1 SECTION SUMMARY:
This section contains guidance and requirements for the preparation of construction plan
sets.
3-2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
The requirements listed below shall apply to preparing construction plan sets:
A. All applicable standards as listed in Section 2-2
B. Latest edition of the City of Meridian Record Drawing Requirements/Acceptance
of Record/Electronic Drawings
C. Conflicts between these requirements shall be resolved on a case-by-case basis.
3-3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. All development plans for domestic water,recycled water,or sanitary sewer systems
shall include a title sheet, layout sheet, plan/profile of each sewer line and standard
notes.
B. Plans shall be clearly legible,bound/stapled and shall conform to accepted practice
with respect to drafting standards. All information,which in the opinion of the City
of Meridian Public Works Department, is necessary for the satisfactory design,
review, construction, and maintenance of a project, shall be provided and where
applicable, shall be shown on the plans.
3-4 APPROVED PLANS:
Construction of City of Meridian public facilities, or connections to public facilities, shall
not commence within the City of Meridian until plans and/or specifications for such
facilities have been approved by the Development Services Division and all plan review
fees have been paid. Plans shall be stamped"Approved for Construction"and signed by the
Civil Engineering Plans Examiner prior to beginning construction. The City may order any
Contractor to cease work on any project if said Contractor does not have properly approved
plans in his possession at the job site.
3-5 PAPER SIZE AND SCALE:
All improvement plans shall be submitted utilizing standard plan sheet sizes and common
engineering scales.
3-6 DRAFTING STANDARD:
All line work,letters and numerals must be clear, sharp and of appropriate weight.
3-7 TITLE SHEET:
All improvements plans shall have the following information as a minimum on the title
sheet:
A. Name of Project
B. Index of sheets
C. Vicinity map showing the project or parcel layout with the following information:
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1. City limits (if applicable)
2. Adjacent subdivision(s), including names and lot lines
3. Major arterial cross streets with street names
D. Name of Developer and contact information including a phone number and email
address
E. Name of Consulting Engineering firm and contact information including a phone
number and email address
F. Seal, signature and date of the Design Professional registered for the appropriate
branch of work covered by the plans
G. US Governmental horizontal (NAD83 adjusted to ADA County H.A.R.N. Survey)
and vertical (NAVD 88)benchmark datum and project benchmarks
H. Digline number
I. QR Code
3-8 SHEET NUMBERING:
Each sheet within a set of improvement plans shall be numbered consecutively. Sheet
numbering shall conform to generally accepted drafting standards.
3-9 TITLE BLOCK:
Each sheet within the set of drawings shall have an approved title block showing the
following:
A. Project title
B. Sheet title
C. Sheet number
D. Date
E. North Arrow(if applicable)
F. Scale Bar
G. Consulting Engineer's name, signature and seal. Signature may shall be placed
across the seal. The title block shall be either across the bottom or along the right
edge of each plan sheet.
3-10 SEPARATE LAYOUT SHEETS:
On all subdivision plans, a separate plan sheet may be required for each of the following:
A. Grading and Drainage
B. Street Lights (if more than 1 new street light is required)
C. Water
D. Recycled Water
E. Sewer
F. Multi-use Pathways
In addition, plan and profile sheets shall show the plan and profile on the same sheet. The
plan view should show storm drainage, sanitary sewer lines, multi-use pathways and other
utilities. The profile view should show the storm drainage, sanitary sewer lines, and other
utility crossings.
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3-11 PLAN DETAILS:
In addition to the other requirements of these Design Standards,the following details shall
be shown on the plans submitted for approval.
A. Record Information -All existing and proposed:
1. Right-of-way lines
2. Boundaries of lots fronting the street
3. Easements (existing and proposed)
4. Both on-site and off-site rights-of-way and easement lines, properly
dimensioned
5. Adjacent parcel owner name
B. Existing Facilities—All pertinent existing facilities shall be shown, including:
1. Street Striping
2. Medians
3. Driveways
4. Curbs
5. Sidewalks
6. Edge of Pavement(if no curbs are present)
7. Location and size of all underground utilities
8. Limits of 100-year flood plains structures
9. Trees (6" and larger) and other foliage
10. Traffic signals
11. Street lights, service pedestals, junction boxes and underground electrical
conduits
12. Drainage ditches and detention basins
13. Utility poles
14. Fire hydrants
15. Retaining walls
16. Any other features of the area which may affect the design requirements for
the project
When a probable utility conflict exists, the design professional should field verify
(by potholing if necessary) the extent of the conflict. Field verification should take
place prior to the completion of final plans or be required of the Contractor prior to
construction.
C. Contours — Existing contours shall be shown on all plans. The scale shall be such
that the plans are both readable and representative of the existing or planned site.
See Section 7, "Grading & Drainage" for offsite requirements.
D. Profiles—The construction drawings shall show the existing profile of the roadway
centerline and the proposed design centerline. Gravity pipelines such as irrigation,
sewer and storm drainage should be shown in the profile. Crossings of pressurized
pipelines such as irrigation, water and recycled water should be shown to identify
potential conflicts. Designs of proposed public improvements shall include profiles
showing centerline elevations at 50-foot intervals and rates of grades, vertical
curves, and other vertical alignment data.
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E. Stationing and Orientation —It is preferred that the stationing on plan and profile
sheets read from left to right and be based on either roadway centerline or sewer
pipe centerline.
F. Benchmarks— Location, description, and elevation of benchmarks and datum shall
be clearly delineated on the plans.
G. Cross-Sections — Cross-sections shall be included in the plans where determined
necessary by Development Serviees Public Works. Sections shall include all
pertinent structural and topographical features. Section call-outs shall be identified
by a number and letter and the sheet on which the section appears.
H. Special Notes — Special notes shall be clearly indicated, and it shall be
conspicuously noted on the plans that all construction work and installations shall
conform to the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications and that all work is
subject to the approval of Meridian Public Works.
3-12 REQUIRED STANDARD NOTES:
A list of all required standard notes may be obtained from the City of Meridian website, and
shall be included on all improvements plans submitted to the City for approval.
3-13 STANDARD DRAWINGS:
Consulting Engineers do not need to include any City standard drawings on improvement
plans,but shall refer to the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications by number where
appropriate. If a variance to a standard drawing is intended, the drawing number shall be
shown with the variance noted or a separate detail shown.
3-14 RECORD DRAWINGS:
For information regarding record drawings, reference the latest version of
Acceptance of Record/Electronic Drawings on the City of Meridian website.
3-15 PLAN REVISIONS:
Plan revisions shall be clouded and include a note in the revision table for each sheet that has
been revised.
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SECTION 4
DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
4-1 SECTION SUMMARY:
This section contains guidance and requirements for the following:water supply,water main
design, and water system appurtenances.
4-2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
The requirements listed below shall apply to the design of domestic water supply systems.
Conflicts between these requirements shall be resolved on a case-by-case basis.
A. All applicable standards as listed in Section 2-2
B. IDAPA 58.01.08, "Idaho Rules for Public Drinking Water Systems"
C. Recommended Standards for Water Works (Ten State Standards)
D. Meridian City Code (MCC) - Title 9, Chapter 1 "Water Use and Service" and
Chapter 3 "Cross-Connection Control"
4-3 DESIGN OBJECTIVES:
Overall objectives for design of water infrastructure are:
A. Ensure infrastructure is properly sized and located to provide fire protection
according to the City's minimum standards and adopted fire code.
B. Provide redundant supply to all developments when a connection is reasonably
available.
C. Ensure best water quality by minimizing dead ends and avoiding over-sized water
mains.
D. Minimize long term cost of maintenance and replacement by:
1. Minimizing the length of water mains and City-owned service lines
2. Adhere to documented standards to reduce maintenance cost
4-4 WATER SUPPLY REDUNDANCY:
New developments should be designed and constructed to provide redundant water supply
(supply from more than one water main) to customers whenever reasonable. The water
mains should be arranged to create a looped system and allow flow from multiple directions
(minimizing dead-ends). Exceptions shall be approved by the City Engineer.
4-5 WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE:
City of Meridian Engineering staff will model additions or changes to the water supply and
distribution system. Normal operating pressures (Average Day Demand) at service
connections across the distribution system must be no less than 55 pounds per square inch
(psi) and no more than 80 psi unless approved by the City Engineer.
4-6 WATER DEMAND:
For the design of water distribution systems serving residential areas, the assumed water
demand for design purposes is 0.5 gallons per minute (gpm)per residential unit Maximum
Daily Demand (MDD) plus appropriate fire flow. For the design of water distribution
systems serving commercial areas, water demand shall be determined on a case-by-case
basis.
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4-7 FIRE FLOWS:
Required fire flows shall be determined on a case-by-case basis by the most recently adopted
revision of the International Fire Code, the Meridian Fire Department, and the Engineering
Division. Fire flows shall be modeled by City of Meridian Engineering staff according to
IDAPA requirements. City of Meridian minimum standard for fire flow for any use is 1500
gpm at 20 psi for two (2)hours.
4-8 WATER MAIN DESIGN:
Design requirements for water main layout, size and location shall conform to the latest
Meridian Water Master Plan Update, and Engineering Division water modeling
requirements.
A. All water main pipe types are as indicated in the City of Meridian Supplemental
Specifications.
B. Minimum water main size (excluding hydrant laterals) shall be eight (8) inches.
Twelve (12) inch water mains shall be installed at section-line roads and
approximately halfway between section-line roads. Ten (10) inch mains are not
allowed unless approved by the City Engineer.
C. Design should limit maximum velocity to 5 ft/sec at MDD and 10 ft/sec during fire
flows.
D. Water mains shall be aligned straight between valves or fittings. "Roping" or joint
deflection is not allowed unless approved by the City Engineer.
E. The water mains shall be shown in the plan view and must identify pipe size, pipe
material, location of valves, fire hydrants, existing water lines, air release/vacuum
valves, blow-offs, water services, and all other appurtenances public or private
including easements.Water mains shall be shown in the profile view where potential
conflicts with other utilities exist.
F. Install water mains within public rights-of-way and or dedicated City easements.
Avoid installing mains in Idaho Transportation Department right-of-way. Avoid
round-about/traffic circle footprints and concrete intersections, or cross using DR7
fused HDPE pipe. If crossing traffic circles or intersections with HDPE, meet or
exceed ID of adjacent pipe and include 4-way valve cluster at cross. For concrete
intersections, include valves on each leg 10 ft from edge of concrete unless other
locations are more appropriate. Do not install water mains in common drives unless
required by Engineering for redundancy or fire flow.
G. Water mains should be located on the north and east sides of streets (see City of
Meridian Supplemental Specifications drawing G1). Whenever possible,
appurtenances should be located to avoid normal vehicle wheel paths.
H. Minimum cover over water lines under section-line and mid-section line roadways
that have not been fully developed, or in unpaved areas, shall be five (5) feet from
top of pipe to finished grade. In all other areas,minimum cover shall be four(4)feet
from top of pipe to finished grade. Water main depths of greater than six (6) feet
shall be approved by the Engineering Division on a case-by-case basis. Where
deeper mains are approved, valve stem risers shall be provided.
I. Water mains shall maintain a minimum clearance from all other utilities of at least
12 inches vertical and 4 feet horizontal, except non-potable water pipelines which
shall maintain separation recommendations as set forth by the Idaho Rules for Public
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Drinking Water Systems.
J. Connections to transmission mains (mains dedicated for moving water from supply
to storage, pressure zones, or demand centers) shall not be allowed unless
specifically approved by the City Engineer.
K. Connections to water mains in arterial roads should be avoided if connection to
mains in local roads, or easements is feasible.
L. In commercial areas, water mains should be stubbed from public roads, then
connections made to services and fire lines outside the right of way.
M. Water mains in unimproved areas shall have a gravel access road.
(See Section 2-16 A.).
N. Dead ends shall be minimized. Water mains should be designed to connect to
neighboring properties to complete current or future loops or grids. Cul-de-sacs
should be connected by water mains through easements whenever reasonable.
O. Dead-end water mains shall be terminated with a fire hydrant and appropriate
fittings, whenever possible. At locations where hydrants cannot be installed, a 4
inch blow-off shall be installed per City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications.
At temporary dead ends (such as at subdivision phase lines) a 2 inch blow-off
assembly shall be installed, per City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications.
Blow-offs shall be located in a manner that enables easy access and maintenance
including proper easements. Avoid blow-offs in arterial roadways and areas of
dedicated foot traffic, whenever possible.
P. Existing water main stubs installed to serve undeveloped areas that remain unused
by new development shall be abandoned at the time of the new development. These
stubs shall be abandoned at the active main by removal of the gate valve and
installation of a blind flange or plug at the fitting. Gate valves shall not be abandoned
in place without prior approval of the City Engineer. Any associated easements that
are in place for these stubs shall be properly eliminated per City requirements.
Q. Water mains that are allowed to remain in the ground after abandonment shall have
each end filled with cement grout. The grout plug shall extend 20-feet into the pipe.
The size and type of water main to be abandoned shall be noted on the plans with a
requirement for the contractor to verify.
R. Steel Casings-Steel casings are intended to protect the water main,protect the utility
or road being crossed, and/or allow access for maintenance or replacement.
1. Steel casings shall be required in the following situations:
o Open channel water crossings
o Crossings of State Highways
o Crossing of Railroad Tracks
o Crossings of any utility where the owner of such utility may limit the
City's ability to access the water main (such as irrigation district
facilities). Steel casings are not required for irrigation delivery canals,
ditches or pipes where construction and maintenance activities have no
seasonal restrictions.
2. Design Standards:
o Locate casings outside the footprint of bridges / culverts whenever
possible
o Casings crossing roadways must be extended far enough to provide
easy access for maintenance, repair or replacement. (See Standard
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Drawing SW I)
3. See Standard Drawing W 15 for more information.
4-9 WATER SYSTEM APPURTENANCES:
Water system appurtenances discussed herein include valves,fire hydrants,blow-off assemblies,water
service lines,meter setters,meter boxes,meter pits,water meters,pressure reducing stations,wells and
well lots. Other appurtenances may include air relief valves, pressure relief valves, detector check
valves, sampling stations and backflow prevention devices.
A. Fire Hydrants -
1. The Meridian Fire Department shall determine the fire hydrant location
requirements for all developments. Maximum spacing is 400 feet as measured
along the street frontage in residential developments, 300 feet maximum in
commercial developments,or closer if deemed necessary by the Meridian Fire
Department. On collector and arterial roads, fire hydrants are required as
needed to protect structures or at a maximum spacing of 1000 ft.
2. Private fire hydrants are not allowed.
3. Fire hydrants shall not be connected to transmission mains unless approved
by the City Engineer.
4. Fire hydrants shall not be connected to fire sprinkler service lines.
5. Fire hydrants shall be placed at street intersections wherever possible and
located to minimize the hazard of damage by traffic.
6. Hydrant valves (gate valves located at beginning of the hydrant lateral) shall
be at least 5 feet from the hydrant to allow access in the event of a failure at
the hydrant.
7. Fire hydrants located at intersections should be installed as close to the start
or the end of the curb or edge of pavement radius as practical,while avoiding
sidewalks, and pedestrian ramps. See the City Supplemental Specifications
for detailed drawings of typical installations and required clearances (DWG
W8 and W9).
8. Fire hydrants shall be located 5 ft minimum from permanent structures
(buildings,carports,trash enclosures etc.)Where feasible,locate hydrants 10
feet from permanent structures (buildings, carports, trash enclosures etc.).
B. Gate Valves and Blow-off Assemblies—
1. For local and collector roads, at least 2 valves shall be provided at "T"
junctions, and at least 3 valves at cross junctions. Connections made by hot
tap are not exempt from this requirement. Existing valves may allow a hot
tap connection to meet this requirement. When evaluating which legs of a T
to provide with valves, redundancy must be evaluated. Generally, the leg
with no supply should not have a valve.
2. For arterial roads, valves shall be provided at pipe junctions in all directions.
Exceptions to this rule may be allowed by the City Engineer when hot
tapping active water mains is required.
Hydrant laterals are not required to have two valves,but shall always include
at least one valve on the hydrant lateral per Standard Drawing W8.
3. Future water main extensions with blow-off assemblies:
o Extension less than or equal to 60 feet in length with no service
connections:
■ Use Standard Drawing W 12,with no inline valve
o Extensions greater than 60 feet in length or with service connections:
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■ Use Standard Drawing W 13 including valve.Do not include agate
valve on connecting leg of new water main to eliminate redundant
valves.
o Junctions closest to blow-offs for future main extensions should have
valves in all directions.
4. Size-on-size hot taps are not allowed unless approved by the City Engineer.
5. In commercial areas, valve spacing should not exceed 500 feet.
6. In residential areas, valve spacing should not exceed 800 feet (Ten States
Standards).
7. In areas without customer connections, valve spacing shall not exceed 1,000
feet.
8. Valves and blow-off assemblies that are no longer needed shall be
abandoned by removal and installation of a blind flange, plug, or pipe
extension as appropriate.
C. Water Services
1. Water services shall be clearly called out by standard detail and size on plan
sheets.
2. In residential areas, water service lines from the water distribution main to
the property shall be installed at the time the main is constructed. Service
lines shall not be installed across private property other than that being
served, with the exception of appropriate common areas.
3. In commercial areas, water service lines, fire service lines and hydrants
should not be tapped in the public streets. Mains should be stubbed into the
property, then tapped or provided with T's for those features. Maximum
distance from service connections to dead ends shall be less than 3 feet.
4. Avoid installing two or more parallel services when 1 larger service can be
installed.
5. Standard size of a residential water service line shall be one(1)inch. Schools,
commercial, industrial, or multiple family units with higher water demand
shall be provided with larger service lines as determined by project engineer
and subject to approval by Development Services.
6. 1/4 inch double water service connections cannot exceed 80 feet from the
main to the meter. If greater than 80 feet, use 1 inch single service. In
commercial areas, service lines from mains to meters should be as short as
practical and should not exceed 40 ft.
7. For non-residential sites that include consumptive water uses that do not
release water to the sewer system (such as sprinklers, cooling towers, pools,
and water features), developer should consider including separate services
for such uses to allow for correct sewer billing.
8. Services should be aligned so they are at 90°angles to the water main. If
developments are approved then later modified, adjust/abandon existing
services to meet these standards. Cul-de-sacs and street curves may require
some variance to the 90 degree rule.
9. Whenever possible, meter vaults shall not be placed in problematic areas
such as high traffic areas, designated areas of foot traffic or within 10 feet of
building foundations. Avoid installing meter vaults in common drives.
10. Whenever possible, avoid running water service lines through underground
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storm water filtration beds or under drainage swales. See the City of Meridian
Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC for sleeving requirements for
services through storm water facilities.
11. Any unused water services must be abandoned at the mains: If the main is
depressurized, abandon by removing the corporation stop and installing a
brass plug in the service saddle. If the main is pressurized, abandon by
closing the corporation stop, disconnecting (cutting)the service line, and
installing a cap or copper disk on the corporation stop. Unused meter vaults
and associated parts must also be removed.
12. Any unused water main stubs shall be abandoned a4 the stT-eet.t a4er-main by
removing the gate valve and installing a blind flange. Gate valves shall not
be abandoned in place without prior approval of the City Engineer.
13. All fire service lines must be clearly shown on plans, including size and
location of jurisdictional valve. Minimum size of jurisdictional valve shall
be 4 inch. Jurisdictional valves shall not be located in public right-of-way.
14. Water service lines shall not be tapped into fire service lines or hydrant
laterals (between the auxiliary gate valve and the hydrant).
D. Water Meters — Water meters shall be installed on all residential, commercial,
industrial, multi-family, public facility, and irrigation water services according to
City Code requirements. Meters will be installed by the Water Division of Public
Works only after water system is owned by the City of Meridian. Installation of
water meters, bypass lines, or jumpers by anyone other than the Meridian Water
Division is prohibited. The installation of meter pits and all meter setter
appurtenances are the responsibility of the developer's contractor.
1. New water services and meters serving single family homes over 3600 sf(not
including garage) shall be at least 1 inch.
2. Water services and meters in new residential developments with lots
exceeding 17,000 sf shall be 1 inch.
3. Water meters over 1 inch shall match the size of the service lines from the
main to the meter pit, except for 3 inch meters, which shall have 4 inch
service lines.
E. Locate Stations —Locate stations shall be installed every 500 feet in combination
with fire hydrants or by themselves. See City of Meridian Supplemental
Specifications.
F. Pressure Reducing Valve(PRV)Stations—Pressure Reducing Valve Stations may
be required for development that occurs at or near planned pressure zone boundaries.
Determinations for requiring PRVs will be made by the Engineering Division
through modeling and fire flow demands. If a PRV is required to serve a new
development,the City of Meridian will purchase and install the PRV,interior piping,
valves and telemetry equipment needed to operate the new PRV. The developer will
be responsible for the following:
1. Providing for the location of the PRV vault. Landscaped areas are preferred
to street installations.
2. Providing an easement for installations outside of the public right- of-way.
3. Purchasing and installing the concrete vault as required by the City of
Meridian per specifications provided by Engineering Division.
4. Providing electrical service to the vault. Coordinate location and electrical
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requirements with the Engineering Division.
5. Stubbing the water mainline to the inside of the vault and either:
o Installing a flange by flange ductile iron spool in the place of the PRV
equipment,to ensure alignment of the water main penetrating the vault,or
o Coordinating with Engineering to allow the City to purchase,assemble,
and install the PRV equipment in conjunction with the developer's
placement of the vault and/or water mains.
Note—the PRV plans and specifications will need to be submitted by the City to the
Department of Environmental Quality for approval. The developer's engineer shall
coordinate with City of Meridian (COM) Engineering to obtain the correct PRV
detail and include it in their construction plans. COM Engineering will develop a
Preliminary Engineering Report(PER)for the PRV. After the developer's plans are
approved by Land Development, COM Engineering will submit the PER along with
the appropriate plan sheets to DEQ for review and approval (or the entire plan set if
the developer prefers). Upon approval, COM Engineering will submit the approved
package back to Land Development.
G. Booster Stations-Booster Stations may be required for development that occurs at
or near a pressure zone boundary. Booster stations shall meet the requirements
found in the Idaho Rules for Public Drinking Water Systems. Required pumping
capacity for booster stations shall be determined by the Engineering Division
through modeling for the service area and planning period. Permanent booster
station pumping facilities will be designed and constructed through capital projects
managed by the Engineering Division. Temporary booster station pumping facilities
will be designed and constructed by the developer with review by the Engineering
Division. In both cases, the developer will be responsible for the following:
1. Providing for the suitable location of the booster station site by providing a
deed. Minimum lot size shall be 140 feet by 140 feet.
2. Providing 14-foot wide paved access to the booster station site.
3. Providing three-phase electrical service to the site. Coordinate location and
electrical requirements with the Engineering Division.
4. Stubbing the water mainlines and service lines to the site, providing
easements as required.
5. If architectural and landscape features other than a chain link fence,
minimum landscaping requirements per City of Meridian's development
requirements, and split face block building with metal roof are desired to
screen and otherwise blend into the neighboring surroundings, the developer
will be required to coordinate with and compensate the City for these
additional expenses.
Note—the booster station plans and specifications will need to be submitted by the
City to the Department of Environmental Quality for approval.
H. Wells and Well Lots- Test wells, productions wells, buildings and pumping
facilities will be designed and constructed through capital projects managed by the
Engineering Division. The developer will be responsible for the following:
1. Providing for the suitable well site by providing a deed. Minimum lot size
shall be 140 feet by 140 feet.
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2. Providing 14-foot wide paved access to the well site.
3. Providing three-phase electrical service to the site. Coordinate location and
electrical requirements with the Engineering Division.
4. Stubbing the water main and service line to the site. Provide easements as
required. Whenever possible, wells should be located near creeks or drains
that allow for flushing.
5. Providing an easement for a flush line to an approved discharge point, or a
flush line and easement if development occurs prior to the City capital
project.
Note—the well plans and specifications will need to be submitted by the City to the
Department of Environmental Quality for approval. Additionally, the well
development process can take multiple years for permitting, testing, development,
design and construction.
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SECTION 5
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS
5-1 SECTION SUMMARY:
This section contains guidance and requirements for the following: sewer pipeline design,
determining when sewer shed studies / design reports are required, general lift station
information, force mains, placement of sewer mainlines and manholes, sewer services and
pretreatment.
5-2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
The requirements listed below shall apply to the design of sanitary sewer systems. Conflicts
between these requirements shall be resolved on a case-by-case basis.
A. All applicable standards as listed in Section 2-2
B. IDAPA 58.01.16, "Wastewater Rules"
C. IDAPA 58.01.08, "Idaho Rules for Public Drinking Water Systems"
D. Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities (Ten State Standards)
E. Meridian City Code (MCC) - Title 9, Chapter 4 "Sewer Use and Service" and
Chapter 2 "Sewer Pretreatment"
5-3 CAPACITY DESIGN:
Sanitary sewer system design must include provisions for the size and capacity to convey
all domestic, commercial, institutional, and industrial waste that can be reasonably
anticipated under conditions of full or ultimate development. Design flow shall be for peak
wet weather flow. The determination of average dry weather flows for design purposes shall
be based on the best available information concerning land use and density as estimated for
land use plans,under the jurisdiction of the Meridian Community Development Department,
to form the basis for qualifying present and future wastewater design flows. This
information may include approved land use and density in accordance with current zoning
in the absence of more specific information pertaining to expected development.
A. Capacity—After an application is received by Planning or Development Services,
the Engineering Division will run the total flows in the sewer model to evaluate if
the proposed design has the capacity to adequately serve the entire tributary area.
The City will also include flows for infiltration allowance depending on the location
of the proposed development.
5-4 SEWER SHED STUDIES:
A sewer shed study is a plan to provide sewer service to a specific portion or sub- service
area of the City, and will become part of the organizational knowledge and historical
documentation used by the Engineering Division for future planning. When a sewer shed
study is required, it shall be submitted and approved prior to submittal of project
improvement plans.
A. Submittal and Approval - Submittal and approval of a sewer shed study may be
required if the Engineering Division determines any of the following conditions
exist:
1. The land use of the development is different than what was assumed in the
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Sewer Master Plan and Comprehensive Plan
2. Upstream or adjacent areas might require sewer service through the subject
property
3. Downstream sewer capacity is limited
4. It may not be possible to serve the project and/or surrounding area with
gravity sewer service
5. Interim sewer facilities maybe required
6. Off-site sewer facilities may be required
B. General Study Requirements — In order to develop a sewer shed study, the
minimum information that must be accumulated and presented includes:
1. Area to be served by the local collection and trunk facilities
2. An analysis of the regional setting
3. Topography information of the area to be served(delineated on a topo map)
4. Any specific projects that precipitated the study
5. Relevant assumptions and special conditions
6. Proposed sewer infrastructure
7. Ultimate development within the study area
8. Hydraulic grade line at point of discharge into major facilities
It is important to note that the same assumptions used in the current Sewer Master
Plan(such as values for infiltration rates) should also be used in generating a sewer
shed study.
C. Study Map - The method of providing sewer service to the entire service area,
including pipe sizes, lengths, slopes, and inverts, shall be shown to the extent
necessary to determine the requirements within the subject property. All areas to be
served through the project site, per the latest City Sewer Master Plan, must be
included in the project flows.
D. Study Slopes —The minimum slopes for gravity pipe shall be determined using the
design parameters outlined in the Ten State Standards,but in no case less than 0.1%.
Additionally, for those areas where the pipe route is not clearly defined,pipe grades
shall allow for an additional 20%pipe length for potential meandering trunk pipeline
paths.
5-5 DESIGN REPORTS:
For construction of new sewer trunk pipelines (those 10 inches in diameter or larger) and
lift station facilities, a Design Report may be required. Design Reports shall meet all
requirements of the Engineering Division to include as a minimum, the following
information:
A. Introduction and Background - Use an exhibit for a project location map and
identify whether the proposed facilities will be used on an interim or permanent
basis.
B. Previous Studies - Sewer Master Plan information, Specific Plans, Community
Plans, and other Sewer Studies that pertain to the project should be referenced and
built upon. If appropriate, those documents should be amended if the proposed
project will require significant changes to previously approved documents.
C. Environmental Document and Geotechnical Report — If these documents are
required, findings must be referenced and incorporated to address environmental and
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geotechnical requirements. Incorporate reference exhibits and photographs as
necessary.
D. Existing Sanitary Sewer Facilities - Identify and briefly discuss whether the project
is located within the City's service area. Discuss the existing sewer facilities
available in the area. Incorporate and reference exhibits as necessary.
E. Planned Sewer Improvements - Discuss the proposed interim or permanent
facilities. Identify outfalls and discuss any proposed alternatives and available
options. Incorporate and reference exhibits as necessary.
F. Phasing- Identify phases of proposed development, referencing exhibits that depict
the lots proposed to develop at each phase. Discuss the upgrades that are necessary
at each phase and include a narrative on what triggers the necessity of implementing
the upgrades to encompass the facilities, equipment, costs and timeline for
implementation of triggers, design and construction aspects. When an interim lift
station is allowed by Public Works, discuss when and how the facility becomes
unnecessary.
G. Lift Stations - Provide a narrative of any proposed lift station demonstrating
compliance with the City of Meridian Lift Station Specifications and Drawings.
Incorporate the requirements for conveyance of deeds and easements. Incorporate
and reference exhibits as necessary.
I. Lift Station Site Design - Provide attachments as necessary for the
preliminary design of the site. Include specifics on the size, location, and
materials for the building, fencing, gates, and equipment on the site. Include
the location and size of vaults that will encase air/vacuum valves, flow
meters, check valves, gate valves, etc., and specify the sizes and materials
for these valves. Include an Emergency Bypass connection with the
necessary appurtenances. Identify the location and size of the water service.
Discuss the need for a hoist or crane. Incorporate and reference exhibits as
necessary.
2. Wet Well and Pumping Alternative - Discuss any alternatives considered
for wet well and pump design. Include all appropriate information necessary
to analyze the size and depth of the wet well as well as alternatives for the
type, size, and number of pumps. A narrative on maintenance requirements
of the proposed facilities must be included. Discuss any bypass pumping that
may be needed during construction. Include flotation calculations if
groundwater is present or anticipated.
3. Recommended Force Main Design—Refer to Section 5-5.H.
4. Electrical and Controls - Identify the location of above and underground
electrical facilities to serve the site, including the size and location of the
transformer. Describe the equipment needed for the site, including lighting,
PLC, SCADA, RTUs, pressure transducer and alarm systems, etc. Also,
describe the need for emergency power and generator design (if
incorporated). Incorporate and reference exhibits as necessary.
5. Odor and Corrosion Control - Discuss necessity and alternatives for odor
and corrosion control.
6. Emergency Storage-Provide calculations on the facilities that will be used
for emergency storage of sewage in the event of a pump station outage.
Identify the location and elevation of the lowest manhole rim in the storage
system and any others in the existing or proposed sewer system that may be
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adversely affected. Incorporate and reference exhibits as necessary.
Requirements for calculating the emergency storage are presented in the
most current version of the City of Meridian Sewer Lift Station
Specifications and Standard Drawings.
H. Force Mains: All pipes utilized for sanitary sewer force mains shall be pressure-
rated pipes approved by Meridian Public Works. Force mains shall be designed so
that the pipeline is always full,and no point in the vertical alignment is located above
the energy grade line. The design report shall address the entire force main system's
projected layout, starting from the pumps and for the full length of the force main to
the outfall back to the gravity system. In the event that plans are submitted that make
changes to this layout, an amendment to the design report shall be required to verify
that the proposed changes will not affect the pump sizing or efficiency. The force
main shall be designed and submitted concurrently with the pumps/lift station.
I. Size and Velocity—The force main shall be sized to produce a fluid velocity
of no less than 2 feet per second at least once per day, and no more than 8
feet per second. Unless otherwise approved by the Engineering Division,the
minimum force main size shall be four(4) inches in diameter.
2. Hydraulic "C" Factor — For determining the head loss, use the Hazen
Williams equation with a C factor of 120.
3. Thrust Forces and Shearing — The design report shall provide
recommendation for mitigation of these forces in the onsite structures and
the force main. Thrust forces in a force main shall be mitigated through joints
that are restrained or anchored to prevent movement and separation.To avoid
shearing due to differential settlement, flex couplings shall be installed on
pipelines between pump station structures (i.e. wet wells) and vaults, and
between valve vaults and bypass vaults.
4. Water Hammer — Water hammer (surge) shall be addressed in the design
report as required by the City. Water hammer shall be evaluated for the
normal operation of the pump station as well as for power failure while the
pump(s) are running. The modulus of elasticity of the pipe material shall be
considered when evaluating water hammer effects. The potential impact of
water hammer shall be evaluated with special consideration given to cyclical
loadings that are inherent in wastewater force mains. A safety factor of 1.5
shall be used when determining the adequacy of all piping system
components with regard to withstanding system pressure, and at a minimum,
the following shall be addressed in the surge analysis:
o Transient pressures due to water hammer and the effect of these
pressures on the entire system
o Cyclic loading of the force main
o Investigation of the pipeline profile to determine the possibility of
water column separation
o Shut-off characteristics of all proposed pump control valves, including
check valves
o Substantiation for the use of surge control valves and other surge
protection devices, when necessary, listing recommended size and
computed discharge pressure
5. Location/Separation—Force mains shall be located within the public rights-
of-way or in an appropriate easement. A minimum clearance from all other
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utilities of at least 12 inches vertical and 4 feet horizontal should be
maintained, except potable water pipelines which shall maintain minimum
separation recommendations as set forth by the Idaho Rules for Public
Drinking Water System. A force main alignment that is straight between
structures is preferred. However,pipe joint deflection not to exceed'/2 of the
Pipe Manufacturer's allowable deflection is allowed, but verification of the
deflection angle by the contractor is required. Where practical, force main
alignment shall also be parallel to curbs, street centerlines, property lines,
and/or easement lines.
6. Profile—A continuous upward slope from the pump station to the discharge
point is desired, even when reasonable over-excavation is required to
accommodate the continuous upward slope. In the event that a high point
cannot be avoided,and is allowed by Public Works,a combination air release
valve shall be installed.
7. Corrosion Protection — All ductile iron pipes shall be protected from
corrosion.
8. Combination Air Release Valves —Where high spots in the profile cannot
be avoided,combination air release valves(CARVs)shall be installed so that
air can be purged from the force main. CARVs shall also be installed as close
as possible to the check valves as needed to ensure the protection and
maximize the operation of the pumps. An appropriately sized CARV drain
line shall be routed to the nearest gravity manhole for drainage if practicable.
CARVs shall be constructed in accordance with Standard Drawing of
Meridian's Supplemental Specifications.
9. Force Main Discharge —The force main shall enter the transition manhole
with its center line horizontal and an invert elevation matching the spring
line of the gravity line to ensure a smooth transition of flow to the gravity
flow section. New discharge manholes shall be smoothly coated with
Sprayroq Sprayshield or Spraywall coating or equal. Existing manholes
showing signs of corrosion or if over ten years old shall be smoothly coated
with Strong Seal or Sewpercoat cementitious coating or equal.
10. Cost Estimate-Provide an Engineer's estimate of design, construction, and
operating costs if required by the City.
11. Project Schedule — Provide the projected timeline for the project, focused
on major start/stop and completion dates.
12. List of Tables—Provide a list of tables used in the design report.
At a minimum this should include lift station design criteria and a summary
of the projected sewage flows at build-out and the design flows at various
stages of development.
13. List of Exhibits-Provide a list of the exhibits used in the design report, at a
minimum, this shall include a location map, the overall sewer study area,
existing and proposed sewer facilities, and the overall sewer layout proposed.
This shall also include preliminary drawings for the pump station design
such as the site plan, section through the pump station wet well, single line
diagram and load calculations.
14. Attachments -At a minimum, the attachments shall include a cost estimate,
pump curve with system curve superimposed, calculations for system curve,
wet well sizing calculations,emergency storage calculations,cut sheets from
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manufacturers of proposed facilities and equipment, air/vacuum release
valve design sizing and project literature, and a site-specific geotechnical
report.
5-6 SANITARY SEWER MAIN DESIGN :
All sanitary sewer mainlines shall be placed within public street rights-of-way unless the
use of easements is specifically approved through Development Services. Locate manholes
to ensure access for routine maintenance. Sewer facilities shall not be placed in any joint
utility trench unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Consideration shall be given
for future development when locating manholes in new lines.
A. Horizontal Alignment—Pipelines shall be parallel to the street centerline wherever
possible. If a change in alignment is necessary, it will require the construction of a
manhole.
B. Steep Sewer Pipe Slopes can deposit material on manhole shelves, generate odors,
and create corrosive gas. For these reasons we need to implement practices that limit
these situations. Going forward, the maximum pipe slopes identified below shoul
will be used in reviewing and approving plans for new development unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer.
1. Maximum 8 inch PVC pipe slopes should be limited to 8%
2. Maximum 10 inch PVC pipe slopes should be limited to 6%
3. Maximum 12 inch PVC pipe slopes should be limited to 5%
If slopes less than these cannot be maintained then a drop manhole may be a viable
option. Slopes greater than those shown above may be permitted if there is no change
in the direction of flow. Both of these options must be pre-approved by the City
Engineer.
C. Vertical Alignment—A constant slope between manholes is required. If a change
in slope is necessary, a manhole is required at that point.
D. Location within Roadways— Sewer mains shall be located in a corridor measured
from 10 feet south or west to 5 feet north or east of the centerline of any roadway.
E. Location in Constrained Existing Streets — When sanitary sewers are to be
installed in an existing street, factors such as curbs, gutters, sidewalks, traffic
conditions, traffic lane conditions, pavement conditions, future street improvement
plans, and existing utilities shall all be considered. The approval of all appropriate
jurisdictional entities and Public Works Engineering Division shall be obtained.
F. Relocated Mains — Sewer mains installed to replace existing facilities shall
generally follow existing alignments, but may be realigned as deemed necessary to
achieve optimum flow conditions, reasonable access, and separation from existing
utility infrastructures. Where possible, existing sewer pipelines in easements and
alleys shall be relocated to nearby streets or public rights-of-way.
G. Locating Sewer/Water Mainlines in Landscaping - The preferred location of
wastewater utilities is in the public right-of-way where they can be easily operated
and maintained. If mains cannot be installed in the public right-of-way, then they
should be located in a dedicated alley or easement dedicated to the City of Meridian.
However, manholes should be located in the public rights-of-way.
H. Prohibited Locations — Construction of sanitary sewers shall be prohibited in the
following locations unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer:
1. Within the 100-year floodway
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2. Within jurisdictional wetlands
3. Parallel and underneath roadway landscaped medians,however crossings are
acceptable
4. Within railroad rights-of-way unless a separate easement or license
agreement is acquired
5. Within"backyard"and"side-yard" easements
6. Areas inaccessible to equipment or personnel
7. Within 10 feet of any building or structure. If the sewer depth is greater than
10 feet or sewer size is larger than 10 inches, this distance may have to be
greater depending on the soil conditions.
L Separation from Potable and Recycled Water Mains — Separation shall meet the
requirements called for in the IDAPA 58.01.16, "Wastewater Rules". If the IDAPA
separation requirements cannot be met, a letter to the City Engineer requesting a
waiver of the requirements, along with an explanation for the request, should be
submitted. If the waiver is justified the applicant will receive written notification
approving the waiver.
M. Horizontal Separation Between Water and Sewer Lines — Where sewers are
constructed deeper than 15 ft to flowline, separation greater than 10 ft is desirable.
See table in Section 2-15.E
N. Separation From Other Utilities — A minimum horizontal clearance of 4 ft and
vertical clearance of 1 ft is required for all utilities crossing water and sewer mains.
O. Drainage Swales— Sanitary sewer pipelines crossing drainage swales shall require
a steel sleeve to be installed allowing access for maintenance and removal of the
pipe. The pipe sleeve shall have 1 foot of clearance from the top of the sleeve to the
bottom of the swale. HDPE DR7 pipe may be substituted for steel.
P. Abandoning Sewer Mains — Sewer mains that are to be abandoned (taken out of
service) shall be disconnected from the manhole that is to remain in service. A
water-tight repair shall be installed in the unused inlet/outlet of the sewer manhole.
Grout ends of abandoned pipe with cementitious grout.
Q. Final Mainline Slope—The last upstream section of any 8 inch mainline;pipe slope
shall be a minimum of 0.6%.
R. Common Drive—In common driveways, the following shall apply unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer:
1. Four or less lots — services shall be extended from the sewer main in the
right-of-way.
2. Five or more lots (not usually allowed)— Sewer mains in the common drive
will be private and are the responsibility of the HOA to maintain. Private
sewer mains shall have manholes at the right-of-way boundary and at the end
of the line. Manhole lids shall be labeled as "Private Sewer".
S. Pool Filter Backwash - Backwash from a pool filter may be discharged to the
sanitary sewer at a maximum rate of 50 gallons per min (gpm) unless greater
discharge rates are requested and the Public Works Department can verify the
available capacity through modeling. The backwashing setup must have permanent,
non-adjustable,infrastructure(pipe diameter size, orifices plate, etc.)that minimizes
backwash flow rates to 50 gpm or less. Flow limited by a valve or other adjustable
controls will not be allowed. Discharge activities can occur at any time of day
EXCEPT those times listed below:
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1. Weekdays 6 - 8 AM and 8-10 PM
2. Weekends 10 AM— 12 PM and 8 — 10 PM
There shall be no direct connection between the pool backwash filter discharge and
the pool itself that would allow the pool to be discharged to the sanitary sewer.
Discharge of the pool into the sanitary sewer is strictly prohibited.
T. Steel Casings- Steel casings are intended to protect the water main,protect the utility or road
being crossed, and/or allow access for maintenance or replacement.
1. Steel casings shall be required in the following situations:
o Open channel water crossings
o Crossings of State Highways
o Crossing of Railroad Tracks
o Crossings of any utility where the owner of such utility may limit the
City's ability to access the water main (such as irrigation district
facilities)
2. Design Standards:
a. Locate casings outside the footprint of bridges / culverts whenever
possible
b. Casings crossing roadways must be extended far enough to provide
easy access for maintenance, repair or replacement. (See Standard
Drawing SW 1)
3. See Standard Drawing W 15 for more information.
5-7 PRIVATE SEWER MAINLINES:
Where mainlines are located on private property and serve only one parcel or serve parcels
along common driveways, they shall be private and will require a plumbing permit. Onsite
private mains shall be designed and constructed in accordance with all applicable Federal,
State and local requirements. Private manholes shall be labeled "Private" on the manhole
cover.
5-8 MANHOLES AND CLEANOUTS:
Sewer manholes shall be placed at the intersections of all sanitary sewer lines; at all changes
in pipe size and direction; at the end of any line terminating in a cul-de-sac; at the end of all
+permanent lines. A manhole shall be installed at any temporary line more than 150 feet in
length that serves more than four(4)Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs), or terminates at
a property boundary where the adjacent property has a different ownership or is not a phase
of the overall development. Care should be taken to avoid placement of manholes in wheel
paths of travel lanes. The angle of a pipe into/out of a manhole, when measured from the
upstream pipe to the downstream pipe, must be at minimum 90 degrees. Any angle less 90
degrees must be approved by the City Engineer.
A. Drop Manholes — Drop manholes are not allowed without approval of the City
Engineer (refer to City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications, Section 502, Part
3).
B. Clean-outs — T-Type cleanouts may be used at points where the sewer line is
terminated, but shall be continued to subsequent phases of a subdivision or other
projects in the future(refer to City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications, Section
503, Part 2.13).
C. Sealed manholes with venting should be utilized in areas of the collection system
with a high probability of infiltration. This would include, but is not limited to,
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manholes next to gutters, catch basins or other areas where stormwater will collect
and regularly flow into the manhole lids.
5-9 SEWER SERVICE LINES:
Sewer service lines shall conform to Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction and
the National Plumbing Code, and shall be designed and constructed per the following
guidelines:
A. General Requirements -The sewer service lines shall:
1. Extend from the collector sewer to the edge of public rights-of-way or edge
of easement. New service lines shall not be located in residential driveways.
2. Be perpendicular to the sewer main line.
3. Have the location marked with an"S"at the back of sidewalk on the property
line as a sewer service.
4. Sewer service lines through underground storm water infiltration beds or
drainage swales are not allowed unless approved by the City Engineer. If
approved, see the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to the
ISPWC for sleeving requirements for services through storm water facilities.
B. Care shall be taken to avoid locating sewer service lines within 5 feet of street tree
locations.
C. Sewer service lines shall not cross adjacent residential parcels.
D. Sizing—Sewer service pipe diameter shall be a minimum of 4 inches for residential.
Commercial service sizes shall be designed to meet flow requirements but shall be
4 inches minimum.
1. A separate and independent sewer service line shall be provided for every
lot,building, and/or structure.
2. No more than three 4-inch sewer service connections into a single pre-cast
manhole base will be allowed.
E. Material—The sewer service pipe and connecting"T"or"Y"shall be PVC pipe, as
identified in the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications.
F. Location - When sanitary sewers are constructed as part of new subdivision
improvements, a sewer service line shall be constructed to the approximate center
of each lot.
G. Depth — The Design Professional shall verify the adequacy of the normal service
line depth at the edge of easement or right-of-way to serve the intended parcel.
H. Slope—The National Standard Plumbing Code requires 4-inch service lines to have
a minimum slope of 2%to the property line. Where sewer service line will have less
than 4 feet of cover, a 1% slope may be used with the approval of the City Engineer.
The slopes for sewer service lines 6-inches or larger can be engineered with slopes
which achieve a minimum velocity of 2 feet per second with the pipe flowing full or
half- full.
I. Unused sewer service lines —Unused sewer service lines shall be disconnected at
the intersection with the main or manhole. Cut and cap the service at the tee or install
a water-tight repair in the unused inlet of the sewer manhole. If capping the service
at the mainline is not feasible, a CIP liner can be used to seal the inside of the
mainline, and the service line cut at the back of the curb and capped.
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5-10 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IN DEVELOPED AREAS:
In cases where developers are extending sewer mainlines through developed areas,these
requirements apply:
A. Property owners adjacent to or within 300 feet of the sewer extension project shall
be contacted to gauge their interest in obtaining a sewer service.
B. Property owners requesting a service,and willing to pay for the associated cost,shall
have a sewer service installed as a part of the sewer mainline extension project.
C. A property owner's request for service shall be honored wherever practicable.
D. Parcels with two or more sources of sewage may have independent sewer services
provided to each source.
E. Redevelopment projects with existing sewer lines or services located in easements
or alleys, shall relocate mainlines and services to public streets or rights-of-way
whenever feasible.
5-11 CORROSION PROTECTION:
If required, a Geotechnical Report shall include results of a soil corrosivity test if there are
any proposed metallic structures such as steel casing, ductile iron pipe, steel reinforcement,
etc., along the alignment of the pipeline, and recommendations regarding corrosion
protection.
5-12 COMMERICIAL RV DUMPS
Commercial RV Dumps are not allowed without prior approval of the City Engineer.
5-13 PRETREATMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Industrial and commercial wastewater discharges to the sanitary sewer system are regulated
through the Industrial Pretreatment Program, which was established by Title 9, Chapter 2
of the Meridian City Code. The Pretreatment Program consists of permitting, inspecting,
monitoring, and sampling of all applicable industries and businesses to ensure compliance
with applicable local, state and federal requirements.
Any industrial or commercial business that discharges or plans to discharge process
wastewater to the City of Meridian City sewer system must meet specific discharge
standards as determined by the Pretreatment Program.
A. Grease Interceptors — Grease interceptors conforming to Pre-Treatment Standard
Drawing S2 shall be installed to all grease-bearing wastewater discharge lines
leading from sinks, drains and other fixtures or equipment in Food Service
Establishments (FSE) that perform cooking operations from establishments
including, but not limited to, those listed below:
1. Restaurant, cafe, lunch counter, cafeteria
2. Bar or club
3. Hotel/Motel
4. Hospital, retirement home, sanitarium
5. Factory or school kitchen
The City of Meridian, as the local authority, has determined the minimum capacity
size for grease interceptors is 1500 gallons, with double chambers and installed
underground. Interceptors shall also meet the following requirements:
1. Interceptor shall be located outside of building in a location accessible to
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waste hauler service provider.
2. Install interceptor per manufacturer's specifications.
3. Application of an interior protection coating to decrease grease vault interior
material decomposition.
4. All waste shall enter through inlet pipe only.
5. The primary and secondary chamber outlet & inlet pipes shall have tee
connections with open pipe tops to allow visual inspections of influent and
effluent(wastewater) by City inspectors.
6. Tee pipe length shall be 12-14 inches from the tank bottom, center baffle
cross over tee pipe is usually recommended as per grease interceptor
manufacturer's design.
7. Chamber lids shall prevent odors with a built-in handle or notched side to
insert a tool to allow easy access for lid removal. Temporary sealant type
material is only allowed in lid holes to eliminate odors, bolts to secure lids
are recommended to ensure an air-tight seal.
8. All surface water shall drain away from manholes.
9. Each business establishment for which a grease interceptor is required shall
have an interceptor which shall serve only that establishment.
Interceptors shall be considered part of the building plumbing, therefore part of the
upper sewer service line, subject to maintenance by the Owner.
B. Oil/Sand Interceptors — An Oil/Sand Interceptor conforming to Pre-Treatment
Standard Drawing S3 shall be installed for any type of business having the potential
of producing oil and sand or grit waste, including but not limited to those listed
below:
1. Auto Body Repair Shop
2. Auto Repair Shop
3. Car Wash
4. Commercial Laundry/Laundromat
5. Outdoor vehicle wash pads (pad shall be designed to not allow storm water
from surrounding area to enter system)
The City of Meridian as the local authority, has determined the minimum capacity
size for Oil/Sediment interceptors is 1500 gallons, with double chambers and
installed underground. Interceptors shall also meet the following requirements:
1. Interceptor shall be located outside of building in a location accessible to
waste hauler service provider.
2. Interceptor must be installed per manufacturer's specifications.
3. All waste shall enter through inlet pipe only.
4. The primary and secondary chamber outlet & inlet pipes shall have tee
connections with open pipe tops to allow visual inspections of influent and
effluent(wastewater)by City Inspectors.
5. Tee pipe length shall be a minimum of 12-14 inches from the tank bottom;
center baffle cross over tee pipe is usually recommended as per grease
interceptor manufacturer's design. Field adjustment of pipe lengths may be
allowed as determined by a City Pretreatment Inspector.
6. Chamber lids shall prevent odors with a built-in handle or notched side to
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insert a tool to allow easy access for lid removal. Temporary sealant type
material is only allowed in lid holes to eliminate odors, bolts to secure lids
are recommended to ensure an air tight seal.
7. All surface water shall drain away from manholes.
8. Each business establishment for which an Oil/Sand Interceptor is required
shall have an interceptor which shall serve only that establishment.
Interceptors shall be considered part of the building plumbing, therefore part of the
upper sewer service line, subject to maintenance by the Owner.
C. Other Requirements by Facility Type - The following are examples of some
industrial/commercial facilities regulated by the Industrial Pretreatment Program per
the Pretreatment Standards as identified in Meridian City Code Title 9, Chapter 2
Sewer Pretreatment:
1. Dental Offices
o Silver recovery system for x-ray wastewater.
o Mercury amalgam separator is recommended.
2. Car Washes -No solvent discharges allowed. Car washes are required to
have a wash water recycling system.
3. Dry Cleaning Shops-Still bottom water evaporator for solvent recovery.No
discharge of perchloroethylene allowed.
4. Film processing and Photo Development Labs—Silver recovery system.
5. Commercial Laundry/Laundromats — Solvent recapture and high
temperature mitigation.
6. Machine Shops — Recapture of metalworking fluids and solvents as no
discharges allowed.
7. Radiator Repair Shops — Closed-loop process cleaning system with sealed
holding tank. Zero Discharge Permit is required with disposal service
identified.
D. Approved Exception to the In-Ground Grease Interceptor — In certain cases as
determined by the City of Meridian's Pretreatment Program, a suitable portable unit
may be approved on a very limited basis with specific requirements. An Electro-
Mechanical Unit or Automatic Grease Interceptor (AGI) may be installed to the
facilities clean up sink. This unit shall be of the type designed to mechanically
remove fats, oils and grease (FOG) automatically. Unit shall have a timer device to
activate contained grease discharge in a separate container for proper disposal.
Passive grease traps are not allowed in a new or remodeled construction activity.
E. At the discretion of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works' (as defined in MCC 9-2-
1-4) superintendent or designee; enter into a written agreement or permit with the
City of Meridian establishing comparable best management practices MCC Title 9,
Chapter 2 Sewer Pretreatment 9-2-2- 1 D 2.
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SECTION 6
STREET LIGHTING
6-1 SECTION SUMMARY:
This section contains guidance and requirements for street lights and the development of
street light plans. Guideline drawings are included at the end of the section. Please refer to
the drawings as well as the section standards when designing development street lighting.
6-2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
The requirements listed below shall apply to the design of street lighting. Conflicts between
these requirements shall be resolved on a case-by-case basis.
A. All applicable standards as listed in Section 2-2
B. ANSUIES RP-8-14 Roadway Lighting
C. AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide
6-3 STREET LIGHTS REQUIRED:
A. Street lights will be required for all developments within the urban area, along all
streets and pathways offered for dedication, including existing streets bordering the
development unless exempted by Section 6-4 below. In addition, street lights may
be required for lots and parcels containing existing structures which are being
improved or altered, depending on the nature and extent of the work. Illustrations of
street lights generally required are shown on Design Standards Drawing 6A.
B. Existing streetlights along the developed, improved or altered parcel shall be
upgraded to meet the current city standards and specifications. See Sections 6-8 and
6-9.
6-4 STREET LIGHTS NOT REQUIRED:
Street lights will not be required under the following circumstances:
A. For planned developments, residential, commercial, and industrial developments
where internal streets are not offered for dedication, a street lighting system will not
be required for the internal non-dedicated streets, but shall be provided by the
developer on external public street frontage.
B. In areas where site conditions preclude the installation of street lights adjacent to the
development, the owner or developer will be required to deposit monies sufficient
to design, install, and inspect street lights under the direction of the Meridian Public
Works Department. These lights will be installed when site conditions adjacent to
the development become more favorable or in alternate locations in the general
vicinity of the development.
6-5 DEVELOPER'S RESPONSIBILITY:
A. Existing street lights which must be relocated or repositioned as a result of the
construction of new streets or driveways into a development are the responsibility of
the developer to relocate.
B. Any new services, including those with a step-down transformer,which are required
as a result of the modification of an existing utility service pedestal, are the
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responsibility of the developer.
C. The developer is responsible to ensure that power remains to the existing street light
system until the new street light system to replace it is complete and functioning
correctly.
D. The developer is responsible for all costs associated with creating a fully functional
lighting system.
E. The developer, or his legally authorized representative, is responsible for providing
as-built record drawings of the street light installation as described in Section 1102
Part 1 of the Supplemental Specifications.
6-6 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY:
A. Lack of a functional street lighting system at the time certificates of occupancy are
requested shall be grounds for denial of such certificates.
B. A finalized electrical permit, issued through the City of Meridian Building Division
for street light system work, is required before the City will assume energy costs and
authorize Idaho Power to energize the street light system.
6-7 PLAN DETAILS:
A. Plans shall show and identify all street lights to be installed, all existing lights in the
project vicinity and all applicable provisions and details specified in these standards.
B. The street lighting plan should be included in the overall development plan set and
shall be a stand-alone plan containing the following information:
1. A vicinity map or equivalent
2. Utility poles and public easements
3. Names of adjacent subdivisions
4. Names of streets, and if streets are public/private
5. Block and lot numbers if available
6. Intersecting property lines of adjacent properties
7. A"Symbols"legend conforming to Design Standards Drawing 6A
8. ANorth arrow and appropriate scale (1"=10' to 1"=100')
9. All existing street lights on both sides of any streets
10. Street Lighting Standard Notes located on the City's website Land
Development Services section; Standard Notes for Development Projects
6-8 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:
Street lighting shall be designed in conformance with these standards and the current
editions of the ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC.
Average maintained illuminance or luminance levels, uniformity, and veiling luminance
ratios shall be designed to meet the levels specified in the ANSI/IES RP-8-14 or the
AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide. Data and calculations verifying compliance of
the above requirements shall be submitted for review, or the Design Standards included
herein shall apply.
A. Avoid excessive light trespass into neighboring residences. Utilize IES Type II
distribution patterns and/or house-side shields where light trespass could be an issue.
B. Coordinate street light locations on design plans to avoid conflicts with tree locations
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identified in the landscaping plans.
6-9 STREET LIGHT DESIGN DETAILS:
Design details for street lights are as follows:
A. Intersections — Intersections shall have at least one street light; this includes large
commercial driveways. Intersection street light locations and the number required
shall conform to Design Standards Drawings 6D, 6E, and 6F.
B. Cul-de-sacs—All cul-de-sacs shall have a street light within the `bulb,' as shown in
Design Standards Drawing 6E.
C. Micro-paths & Multi-use Pathways— Street lights shall be placed at both ends of
micro-paths and multiuse pathways. Bollard type lighting may be required along the
length of the pathway per UDC 11-3A-8. In the case of properties abutting State
Highway 55 (Eagle Rd), decorative pathway lighting may be required per UDC 11-
3H-4C3.
D. Spacing — Maximum street light spacing shall be measured along roadway
centerline and shall conform to Design Standards Drawing 6C. Maximum spacing
for downtown historical poles shall be 80 feet.
E. Street Light Poles — The position of street light pole bases shall conform to the
Supplemental Specifications. Poles located along State Highways, within the clear
zone, shall have breakaway bolts.
1. All Type 1 street light poles shall be round steel powder-coated black per the
Supplemental Specifications, and conform to Supplemental Specifications
Drawing T1 unless otherwise directed by the City of Meridian
Transportation&Utility Coordinator.
2. A davit pole maybe approved by the City Engineer in place of Type 1 poles
in instances of overhead utility line conflicts.
3. All Type 2 street light poles shall be square steel with bronze polyester
coating and conform to the Supplemental Specifications.
4. Historical poles shall be used in the Downtown Meridian Redevelopment
area and shall conform to the Supplemental Specifications.
F. Luminaires—Luminaires shall be LED fixtures that are on the approved fixture list
(see Design Standards Drawing 6C, note 2), or have been pre- approved in writing
by the City's Transportation and Utility Coordinator.
G. Service — All street light systems shall have underground electrical services
provided. Service voltage shall be 120 or 240 volts only.
1. The City Engineer or authorized representative may approve overhead
service in unusual areas when justification is given why service cannot be
provided underground.
H. Metering — All lights on arterial and collector roads (except those fully contained
within a residential subdivision) shall be metered per Idaho Power requirements.
The meters shall be contained in a service pedestal conforming to Division 1100,
section 1102 of the Supplemental Specifications.
Where a metered system is required, new and existing developments shall install
conduit with one No. 10 stranded pullwire from the last light on each end of the
system to the adjacent property line on a stubbed street, where the adjacent property
has no existing street light system. This will allow for the continuation of the street
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lights when the adjacent property is developed.
I. Installation of Non-Standard Street Lights—
1. Where standard Type 2 lights are required, the City may approve the use of
non-standard street lights (e.g. decorative street lights not specified in the
City Standards) with a written agreement between the City and Developer,
releasing the City from maintenance responsibility. The City will accept
responsibility for the energy cost of these street lights. A sample agreement
can be obtained from the Public Works Department.
2. When the use of non-standard street lights is approved by the City, the
developer shall be required to submit design calculations for the pole spacing
including photometric calculations and plots showing the design meets the
minimum light levels and other criteria of these Design Standards. The City
reserves the right to deny use of specific light pole models.
6-10 LAYOUT DESIGN PROCEDURE:
The purpose of the layout process is to establish an overall uniform street light system
meeting minimum requirements. The design procedure for the street light layout is as
follows:
A. Identify the nearest control points (intersections, 90 degree bends in streets, large
driveways, existing street lights) in each direction of travel from the street light
locations being planned. Determine the location of the street lights at the control
points in conformance with Section 6-9 above.
B. Identify any existing street lights situated between the intersections.
C. Determine the distance between control points on either end of the design area.
D. Divide the distance into equal spaces between lights not to exceed the maximum
spacing requirements specified in Section 6-9 above.
E. Compare the light locations to intersecting property lines, driveways, micro-
paths/pathways, and other obstructions as follows:
1. If the location falls close to a property line and it can be adjusted to the
property line within the maximum spacing allowed, then the adjustment
should be made.
2. Generally, street lights should be situated at lot corners for residential lots
and parcels with minimal frontage (75 feet or less). The light spacing may
have to be unbalanced, with additional lights being added, to attain this and
still comply with the maximum spacing allowed.
3. Street light locations shall be adjusted to miss driveways, existing utility
poles,trees, and other obstructions by the clearances shown in Supplemental
Specifications drawing T8.
F. Where street light pole installations cannot be reasonably accommodated due to
existing utility-owned poles with overhead electric power lines, the serving utility
company should be contacted to determine if street lights can be installed on the
existing poles.
G. On all streets except for collectors with metered lights,lights should be staggered on
either side of the road to create better uniformity(i.e. lights on one side of the road
should be located approximately halfway between lights on the opposite side). In
some cases, the layout may need to be one- sided due to utility conflicts. If a single
sided layout is required, it will be communicated to the designer during the pre-plat
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or Certificate of Zoning Compliance application process.
H. The layout for collector streets with metered lights should be one-sided to reduce the
amount of conduit, wire and service pedestals required.
I. For metered lights (one-sided) layouts; the streetlights shall be installed on the
development's side of the street unless an alternative is approved, in writing,by the
City Engineer or his authorized representative.
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SECTION 7
GRADING AND DRAINAGE
7-1 SECTION SUMMARY:
This section contains general, technical, and submittal requirements for the design of
grading and drainage for a development project.
7-2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
The requirements listed below shall apply to the design of grading and drainage. Conflicts
between these requirements shall be resolved on a case-by-case basis.
A. All applicable standards as listed in Section 2-2
B. Current Construction Storm Water Management Program (CSWMP) Manual for
City of Meridian Construction Projects
C. Policy Manual, Sections 8000, 8200, 8300; Ada County Highway District (ACHD)
(Current Edition)
D. Catalog of Storm Water Best Management Practices for Idaho Cities and Counties,
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality(IDEA) (Current Edition)
E. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Discharges
from Construction Activities (CGP) , Environmental Protection Agency (Current
Edition)
F. Meridian City Code (MCC), Title 11 - "Unified Development Code" (UDC),
Chapter 3
7-3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following sub-sections identify the general requirements for grading and drainage
standards. These provisions do not apply to an individual single-family home construction
site/lot.
Additionally, all projects impacting the Right-Of-Way(ROW) shall obtain approvals from
all necessary agencies including, but not limited to, the Ada County Highway District
(ACHD) and the Idaho Transportation Department QTD) as required by those agencies
governing the ROW.
A. Grading Requirements - Site grading shall not create or contribute to flooding,
erosion, increased turbidity, siltation, or other forms of pollution in a water course.
When filling, excavating, dredging, or moving earth material alters the existing
grade of a site the owner/developer shall protect adjoining properties during and
after construction. The tops and toes of graded slopes shall be set back from project
boundaries and structures as required by generally accepted best practices in
order to ensure safety, provide adequate foundation support, and prevent damage
resulting from water runoff or erosion.
For individual lot grading within a development refer to the most currently adopted
International Residential Code, International Building Code and any COM Local
Amendments.
B. Drainage Requirements, General - Per Section 11-3A-18 of the Unified
Development Code(UDC),all developments are required to build adequate drainage
facilities.
1. The City of Meridian reviews grading and drainage plans and related
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improvements for all development projects which include, but are not
limited to, commercial and industrial development,parking lot construction
or expansion, private road construction, and additions to existing
development that may affect the generation or disposal of storm water. Off-
street parking and private roads or accesses associated with multi-family
residential projects are also subject to the requirements of this section.
2. The City does not exercise authority over the design, installation, operation,
or maintenance of storm water conveyance, storage, or disposal systems
serving public right-of-way.
C. Offsite Discharges - It is the Design Professional's responsibility to obtain
approvals from any applicable agency for discharges of storm water off-site.
Conditions of approval contained in a project's Conditional Use Permit,
Development Agreement, or other documents approved by the City Council may
preclude off-site discharges regardless of other agency approvals.
7-4 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. Grading & Drainage Plans — In addition to the requirements of section 3 of this
manual, the grading and drainage plan must include, at a minimum, finished pad
elevations; finished grade flow direction arrows; location, type, and size of
conveyance systems; disposal facilities; and erosion and sediment control Best
Management Practices (BMP) design and details. Existing and proposed water,
sewer, and irrigation improvements must also be shown on these plans.
Grading and drainage plans must be stamped by a Professional Engineer or
Landscape Architect licensed in the State of Idaho. Unstamped,unsigned plans will
not be accepted or reviewed.
B. Drainage Calculations- Drainage calculations must be submitted with the grading
and drainage plan that show the tributary area, design storm return frequency and
duration, runoff volume, peak discharge, storage volumes, peak outflows and any
other necessary calculations. These plans must be stamped by a Professional
Engineer or Landscape Architect licensed in the State of Idaho. Unstamped,
unsigned calculations will not be accepted or reviewed. Drainage calculations shall
conform to the latest revision of Sections 8000 and 8200 of the ACHD Policy
Manual.
Submit the calculations in a professional and legible manner. The calculations must
list the project title, the project address, date of last revision, and sheet number.
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C. Other Required Documents — If the storm drain system for the proposed
development includes discharging storm water to facilities owned by drainage
districts, irrigation districts, adjacent developments, or property not a part of the
proposed development, a fully executed permit or agreement to discharge offsite
must be submitted to the City prior to plan approval. This does not apply to systems
owned or operated by ACHD as ACHD would be the approving authority.
The designer shall provide a copy of a soils or geotechnical report indicating existing
seasonal high ground water elevations, soil classifications and percolation rates. The
report shall be prepared by a geotechnical engineer, hydrogeologist, or professional
engineer licensed in the State of Idaho.
Provide specifications for proper long-term Operation and Maintenance including
inspection checklist, inspection frequencies and recommended maintenance tasks
necessary to ensure operation according to the original design.
7-5 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. General -All storm water generated on development projects shall be retained and
disposed of within the development site. Storm water shall not be discharged to
adjacent properties or public right(s)-of-way. In some cases, storm water may be
discharged to an existing drainage way or drainage structure if written approval
of the discharge is given by the agency having jurisdiction over the drainage way.
Written approval must be provided to the City of Meridian. All storm water
improvements and BMPs shall conform to the latest revision of the Catalog of Storm
Water Best Management Practices for Idaho Cities and Counties, or approved
equivalent.
B. Materials - Unless otherwise specifically approved, all materials used in the
construction of storm water conveyance, storage, or disposal improvements shall be
as specified in the most current edition of the ISPWC and City Supplemental
Specifications.
C. Landscaping - The City encourages integration of storm water management with
landscaping. While landscaping requirements cannot be altered to accommodate
certain storm water management techniques,innovative and alternative site planning
which integrates both aspects will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
D. Storm Water Management Integration - The Design Professional shall utilize
storm water integration as provided in UDC section 11-3B-11 where appropriate
when designing landscaping requirements of projects.
7-6 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE:
The design engineer, architect, or landscape architect must submit a letter of compliance to
the City of Meridian Public Works Department indicating that the project has been built in
accordance with the submitted design plans, meets these minimum standards and O and M
Manual was provided to owner prior to requesting a certificate of occupancy for any
building or final acceptance of any development project.
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Section 8— Pressure and Gravity Irrigation
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SECTION 8
PRESSURE AND GRAVITY IRRIGATION
8-1 SECTION SUMMARY:
This section contains guidance and requirements for the following: pressure irrigation plan
sheets, pressure irrigation system design & sources, gravity irrigation, and regulatory
permitting
8-2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
The requirements listed below shall apply to the design of pressure and gravity irrigation
systems. Conflicts between these requirements shall be resolved on a case-by-case basis.
A. All applicable standards as listed in Section 2-2
B. Meridian City Code (MCC) - Title 9, Chapter 1 "Water Use and Service" and
Chapter 3 "Cross-Connection Control"
C. Meridian City Code(MCC)Title 11 "Unified Development Code"(UDC), Chapter 3
8-3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE IRRIGATION:
All development plans shall include a plan sheet depicting the pressure irrigation(PI)system
layout and design. Pressure irrigation systems will meet the requirements of MCC 9-1-28.
Along with the layout sheet, the following materials must be submitted:
A. If connecting to an existing system, a letter of approval from the entity that owns the
system(Homeowner's Association or Irrigation District)
B. Statement explaining who will own the new system
The City has adopted the standard specifications and drawings prepared by the applicable
Irrigation District that the system will be built in. At a minimum, these requirements must
be adhered to whether or not the system is to be maintained and operated by that Irrigation
District.
A letter from the Design Professional will be required stating that the system operates
and is constructed according to the approved plan.
Each independent HOA within a development is encouraged to have their own single point
connection and isolation valves for backup(shoulder season)irrigation. This will allow each
HOA to decide if they will or will not activate the backup connection when surface water is
unavailable.
If the pressurized irrigation system is owned and operated by an irrigation district,the HOA
will also have to obtain the irrigation district's approval.
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8-4 PRESSURE IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGN
A. Main Location -
1. Pressure irrigation mains should be designed in the proper corridors along
south and west property lines. Mains shall be designed within the standard
rear and side lot line utility easements or common lots. Mains shall not be
designed along the front lot lines unless approved by the City Engineer and
the owner/operator of the irrigation system.
2. All pressure irrigation main crossings of public rights-of-way,private roads,
access roadways/driveways shall be sleeved(C-900)and have valves located
no further than 10 feet outside of the right- of-way or road/driveway.
B. Meters and Backflow for Municipal Connections -
I. Water meters for municipal water single point(shoulder season)connections
to the pressure irrigation system shall be located in common areas only.
Meter location, size, and meter setter size shall be specified on the plans and
designed per City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications. When a
common area is not available the location shall be resolved by a case-by-case
basis.
2. Cross-connections of individual lots in a subdivision between pressure
irrigation and municipal water are not allowed. If a year- round source of
water is not provided for the PI system,the developer must provide a backup
water source for shoulder season watering(October 15 to April 15).
3. If the developer proposes to install a single point (shoulder season)
connection to the City of Meridian domestic water system, an approved
backflow prevention device must be installed and shall be noted on the plans.
A note shall be added to the plans stating that the reduced pressure backflow
assembly must be approved by the State of Idaho, Department of Water
Quality and the Water Division of the City of Meridian Public Works
Department. Single points of connection maybe provided for each separate
system, subdivision,phase, or as appropriate for hydraulic performance and
administration.
8-5 PRESSURE IRRIGATION SYSTEM SOURCES
A. Surface water shall be utilized as the primary source of irrigation water if available.
All systems must have a year-round source. If City municipal water is utilized for a
year-round/backup source, a single point connection between the municipal system
and pressure irrigation system is required. For design of this connection, see the City
of Meridian Supplemental Specifications.
B. Pressure irrigation plans shall show the intended point of delivery for surface water
and point of connection to municipal water or irrigation well. Irrigable square
footage shall be included for assessments.
C. If pressure irrigation system causes changes to a gravity irrigation system that will
affect downstream users, the developer is obligated to follow Title 42, Chapter I of
Idaho State Code—42-109.
8-6 GRAVITY IRRIGATION
A. All open gravity irrigation ditches shall be tiled,per MCC Title 11 (UDC).
B. Pipe diameter, length, slope and cleanout boxes/manholes shall be noted on the
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plans. Spacing of boxes/manholes shall not exceed 400 feet with a minimum inside
dimension of 4 feet by 4 feet. Irrigation box dimensions may be smaller if less than
2 feet deep. Spacing of boxes/manholes may exceed 400 feet if entity responsible
for maintenance can verify they are capable of cleaning irrigation lines longer than
400 feet.
C. Any modifications to existing gravity irrigation systems require the applicable
irrigation district's approval of the design. It is the developer's responsibility to get
the irrigation district's approval for modifications made to an existing irrigation
facility owned and operated by an irrigation district. Written approval from the
irrigation district must be provided to the City of Meridian.
D. If downstream users will be affected by changes to a gravity irrigation system, the
developer is obligated by State Code Title 42, Chapter 1, Article 42-109 to ensure
all downstream users receive their share of water at pre-development times and
quantities.
8-7 REGULATORY PERMITTING
A. It shall be the responsibility of the Developer to obtain compliance with any Section
404 permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
B. It shall be the responsibility of the Developer to obtain compliance with any National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting that may be required
by the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA).
8-8 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL REQUIREMENTS
A complete and thorough operations and maintenance manual should be developed for the
irrigation system and turned over to the HOA when the development has been completed.
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SECTION 9
CLASS `A' RECYCLED WATER SYSTEM
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SECTION 10
STREETSCAPES
10-1 SECTION SUMMARY:
This section contains guidance and requirements for the following: streetscape site plan
drawings, standards, and design.
10-2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
The requirements listed below shall apply to design of any streetscapes. Conflicts between
the requirements of these streetscape improvement standards shall be resolved on a case-
by-case basis.
A. All applicable standards as listed in Section 2-2
B. Meridian City Code (MCC) - Title 8, Chapter 1 "City Core Streetscape"
C. Meridian City Code(MCC)-Title 11 "Unified Development Code"(UDC),Chapter
3
D. Downtown Meridian City Core Street Cross-section Master Plan
E. Current Meridian Parks and Recreation Department Specifications
F. American Association of Nurserymen Standards
10-3 REQUIREMENTS FOR STREETS WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY:
The requirements of this section pertain to streetscape elements for which the City has
authority. Geometric and pavement design of public roadways are governed and approved
by the agency responsible for that specific right-of-way, either the Ada County Highway
District(ACHD) or the Idaho Transportation Department(ITD).
10-4 FEDERAL AND STATE HIGHWAYS:
For development along interstate and state highways (including, but not limited to, State
Highway 69, State Highway 55, State Highway 20-26, and Interstate 84), see UDC section
11-3-H.
10-5 ADA COUNTY ROADWAYS EXCLUDING THE CITY CORE:
For development along roadways maintained by the Ada County Highway District outside
the City Core, see UDC 11-6-C. See Drawing 10-A (attached) for a map of the City Core.
10-6 CITY CORE STREETSCAPES:
Within the City Core (see Drawing 10-A), the City of Meridian has specific standards and
requirements for development and maintenance of streetscape improvements. When
required, streetscape improvements along all public roadways within the City Core shall
comply with the following standards:
A. Plan Requirements - The City requires site plan drawings for any proposed
improvements.
1. Requirements of Site Plans: The following shall be required on the plan:
o A vicinity map or equivalent
o Demarcation of property lines and Ada County Highway District
right-of-way
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0 Location of existing improvements including those adjacent to
neighboring properties, called out with descriptions
0 Location of existing utilities and utility services
0 All proposed paving,tree grates,trees, street furnishings,and other
improvements
0 A north arrow and standard architectural or engineering scale
0 A legend indicating any symbols used in plans
0 Indicate adherence with any spacing requirements, existing spacing
plans, or streetscape improvement relocation requirements
2. Requirements for Spacing Plans: A spacing plan for the street extending to
the block limits shall be required for installation of street trees and street
lights when a spacing plan does not already exist on file with the City. The
following shall be required on the spacing plan:
0 Demarcation of property lines and Ada County Highway District
right-of-way for the full street length
0 Location of existing streetscape improvements and impediments
for the full street length
0 Adherence with Design of Layout requirements for street lights
and street trees along full street length (see section 10-6-D of this
document)
0 A north arrow and standard architectural or engineering scale
0 A legend indicating any symbols used in plans
B. Design Standards - Streetscape elements shall be designed by an architect,
landscape architect, or civil engineer in conformance with these standards and
ISPWC Standard Specifications.
1. Streetscape Requirements: Streetscape improvements shall, at a minimum,
be installed in the immediate frontage of the subject property.
2. Surface Material and Treatment: Standard finished surface
materials are required as set by each zone of the streetscape, as defined
in MCC 8-1-1.
0 Street Furnishing Zone — Concrete unit pavers, per Meridian Parks
and Recreation Department Specifications, shall be the finished
surface material within the Street Furnishing Zone.
0 Clear Zone — Concrete sidewalks shall be the finished surface
material within the Clear Zone.
0 Use Zone — Enhanced concrete paving shall be the finished surface
material within the Use Zone. Enhanced concrete paving shall be
scored or colored to distinguish it from the Clear Zone.
3. Street Furnishings: All street furnishings shall conform to MCC 8-
1. Street lights shall conform to Section 6 of this document. Benches, trash
receptacles, bicycle racks, and other approved furnishings shall conform
to Meridian Parks and Recreation Department Specifications. Improvements
such as lights, tree grates, newsstands, and planters are required to be spaced
four feet(4')or more from other streetscape improvements.Newsstands may
be placed adjacent to other newsstands,provided they are a minimum of four
feet(4') from other streetscape improvements.
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4. Street Trees: Class III trees shall be placed in tree grates at approximately
32' spacing. Trees shall be placed to avoid conflicts with alleys and street
lights. Where Class III trees may conflict with overhead power lines, tree
selection shall be approved by the City Arborist. There shall be a minimum
of 6 trees per block where possible. Trees shall be installed per the Meridian
Parks and Recreation Department Specifications.
5. Tree grates: Tree grates shall conform to the Meridian Parks and Recreation
Department Specifications.
C. Specific Standards -Within the City Core, streets running north or south and east
or west have standards specific to each street direction. Main Street has specific
standards which deviate from other north/south roads.
Use zones are defined in MCC 8-1. See the Downtown Meridian City Core
Street Cross-section Master Plan for the preferred cross sections.
1. East/West Streetscape
0 Dimensions — Minimum distance from face of building to back of
curb shall be 18 feet. Minimum furnishing zone shall be 8 feet;
minimum clear zone shall be 10 feet without use zone or 5 feet with
use zone. Minimum use zone where exists shall be 5 feet.
0 Street Trees — Trees shall be allowed from the following selection:
Botanical Name Common Name Size
Imperial Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthids 'Imperial' (limited use) 3" cal. B&B
Acer platinoids'Fairview' Fairview Maple 3" cal. B&B
Acer platinoids'Parkway' Parkway Maple 3" cal. B&B
Acer plati noids'Deborah' Deborah Maple 3" cal. B&B
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Patmore' Patmore Ash 3" cal. B&B
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' Urbanite Ash 3" cal. B&B
2. North/South Streetscape (Except Main Street)
0 Dimensions — Minimum distance from face of building to back of
curb shall be 13 feet. Minimum furnishing zone shall be 8 feet;
minimum clear zone shall be 5 feet. Where right-of-way allows,use
zone shall be a minimum of 5 feet.
0 Street Trees — Trees shall be allowed from the following selection:
Botanical Name Common Name Size
Imperial Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthids 'Imperial' (limited use) 3" cal. B&B
Acer plati noids'Fairview' Fairview Maple 3" cal. B&B
Acer plati noids'Parkway' Parkway Maple 3" cal. B&B
Acer plati noids'Deborah' Deborah Maple 3" cal. B&B
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Patmore' Patmore Ash 3" cal. B&B
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' Urbanite Ash 3" cal. B&B
3. Main Street
0 Dimensions—Minimum distance from face of building to back of
curb shall be 13 feet. Minimum furnishing zone shall be 8
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feet; minimum clear zone shall be 5 feet. Where right-of-
way allows, use zone shall be a minimum of 5 feet.
o Street Trees — Trees shall be allowed from the following selection:
Botanical Name rd Common Name Size
Imperial Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthids 'Imperial' (limited use) 3" cal. B&B
D. Design of Layout
1. An entire street block shall be analyzed to determine the spacing of street
trees and street lights, even if only one part of the total block will be
improved as part of the proposed improvements.
2. The control points of each block are the intersection corners, with the
distance in between being the total block length. The total block length
divided by the required spacing of the improvements will determine the total
number of street trees and street lights required. Once the locations of the
required improvements for the block have been estimated, then the location
of the improvements needed for a particular part of the block can be
determined.
E. Streetscape Improvement Relocation - The following standards apply when
relocating existing streetscape improvements.
1. Existing improvements within the furnishing zone may be adjusted and
moved provided that all damage to hardscape and other improvements
occurring as a result of relocation is restored concurrently to a like new state.
2. Relocated improvements shall comply with all City Improvement Standards
and Supplemental Specifications.
3. Any modification to existing street lights shall be consistent with City
Standards and applicable spacing plans.
4. Replacement t r e e s s h a 11 be installed per City Standards and applicable
spacing plans.
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SECTION 11
LANDSCAPING
11-1 SECTION SUMMARY:
This section contains guidance and references for landscaping requirements.
11-2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
The requirements listed below shall apply to the design of landscaping. Conflicts between
these requirements shall be resolved on a case-by-case basis.
A. Meridian City Code (MCC) -Title 11 "Unified Development Code" (UDC)
B. Downtown Meridian City Core Street Cross-section Master Plan
C. American Association of Nurserymen Standards
11-3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Landscaping materials and installation associated with roadways, parking lots, city and
private parks, irrigation and storm water facilities, and other similar projects that involve
landscaping as required by MCC 11-3B and the Downtown Meridian City Core Street
Cross-section Master Plan shall be shown on design plans and constructed in accordance
with the requirements provided herein.
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SECTION 12
WATERWAYS AND FLOODPLAINS
12-1 SECTION SUMMARY:
This section contains guidance and requirements for the following: floodplain development
and stream protection, including application and plan set provisions.
12-2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
The requirements listed below shall apply to the design of projects impacting waterways.
Conflicts between these requirements shall be resolved on a case-by- case basis.
A. All applicable standards as listed in Section 2-2
B. Meridian City Code (MCC) - Title 10, Chapter 6 "Flood Damage Prevention"
C. Meridian City Code (MCC) - Title I I "Unified Development Code" (UDC)
12-3 PROJECTS IMPACTING WATERWAYS
A. All projects impacting waterways shall be designed to meet the standards of UDC
§11-lA-1 -Natural Waterways; §I 1-3A-6—Ditches, Laterals, Canals, or Drainage
Courses; and/or §11-3A-9—Natural Features, as applicable.
12-4 DEVELOPMENT WITHIN MERIDIAN FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT
A. All projects located within the Meridian Floodplain Overlay District shall be
designed to meet the standards of MCC§10-6.
B. Floodplain Development Permit Application:
1. All applicable sections of floodplain development permit applications shall
be completed.
2. All floodplain development permit applications shall have the application
signed by both the design professional of record and the owner or the owner's
legal agent for the project.
3. All floodplain development permit applications shall contain the necessary
information required in MCC §10-6, and shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department with the applicable fee payment.
4. All floodplain development permit applications shall include electronic files
of the applicable hydrologic and hydraulic studies necessary to satisfy MCC
§10-6. All studies shall be stamped and signed by the Design Professional.
5. All floodplain development permit applications shall include plan sets and
electronic files illustrating the proposed project, and containing the minimum
information specified in MCC 10-6-4A2. In addition, plans shall illustrate
the following, as applicable:
0 Floodplain Overlay District boundary
0 Floodway Overlay District boundary
0 FEMA regulated 100-year Special Flood Hazard Area
0 FEMA regulated floodway
6. Plans submitted shall be stamped and signed by the Design Professional.
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Section 12—Waterways and Floodplains
September 2024