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.

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

Although items may be submitted to other departments, Engineering may review and assess additional fees. 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 questions regarding submittals or fees, contact the Engineering Division at 909-394-6240 or engineering@sandimasca.gov.

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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 .

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