Engineering

The Engineering Division is responsible for the management of construction contracts and activities, contractual engineering services, engineering and technical assistance to other departments, infrastructure grant procurement, monitoring & reporting, maintenance of GIS data and different mapping and record systems, compliance with local, regional, state, and federal laws,  chair and staff support to the Traffic Committee, and management of right-of-way activities.

Staff engineers review development plans for residential and commercial projects within the city to assure they meet State Standards and issue encroachment permits for those projects. The Engineering Division is committed to responding to the changing needs of our community and to ensuring San Dimas remains a distinctive place in which to live and work.

The Engineering Division is responsible for handling all issues related to traffic in the City of San Dimas. Traffic improvements originate from many different sources including City projects, developer projects, and citizen requests. Engineering staff researches and responds to all citizen complaints and requests, which often include inquiries for stop signs, traffic signs, parking restrictions, and crosswalk additions and removals.

The Engineering Division reviews and inspects development proposals and compliance with city policies, procedures, codes, standards, and other governmental requirements relating to land subdivisions, grading, drainage, public improvement within the city right-of-way, and transportation matters. The department is also responsible for the management, rehabilitation, and replacement of public improvements, such as storm drains, streets, traffic signals, etc. to provide continued reliable service to the community. Also, the Division is responsible for receiving bids and proposals for the development and construction of new public roadways, sidewalks, and overseeing projects that affect public property to protect and enhance the community’s quality of life.

Review - Engineering, Development, and Other Documents

To submit a project, provide a completed application form with all associated documents and plans. The Engineering Division accepts both electronic and paper submittals. Plan check fees and deposits are due upon submittal of a project. However, additional fees will be required for any review exceeding three (3) plan checks.

The following projects require review by the Engineering Division:

Final Map Hydrology & Hydraulics Low Impact Development (LID) Plan Sewer Area Study Sewer Improvements

Sidewalk Improvements Signal Modification Signing/Striping Storm Drain Improvements Street Improvements

Street Landscape Street Lighting Traffic Study Vacation Request Water Plan

The Public Works Department may review and assess fees for additional projects, although other departments will handle plan check submittals and issuance of permits or approvals. These items include, but are not limited to:

CC&Rs Lighting Tentative Map (TM/PM)

Lot Merger Lot Line Adjustment Parking Lot Improvements

Precise Grade Plan Rough Grade Plan Retaining Wall

For specific requirements or questions regarding submittals or fees, contact the Public Works Department at 909-394-6240 or publicworks@sandimasca.gov.

Forms, Documents, Standards, and Handouts

Engineering Application
San Dimas Map Submittal Checklist 
San Dimas Mapping Standards
Guide for the Preparation of Tract Maps and Parcel Maps
Los Angeles County Hydrology Manual
Los Angeles County Low Impact Development Standards Manual
Low Impact Development (LID) Cover Sheet and Template
Private Contract Sanitary Sewer Manual
Storm Drain Plans Template
Street Improvement Plans Template
Los Angeles County SWPP Manual
Los Angeles County Sanitation District Standard Border

Autocad (dgn) Files

Rough Grading Plans Template
Storm Drain Plans Template
Street Improvement Plans Template 

Standards

The City of San Dimas Public Works Engineering Division follows the 2024 Edition of the “Greenbook” Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and Standard Plans for Public Works Construction and Specifications.

The “Greenbook” is available for viewing only.  For copies, contact BNI Building News .