Construction Standards
The following resources for construction reflect the latest revision of the city ordinances.
It is your responsibility to ensure the accuracy of all details, including standard details. If any discrepancy or errors are found, contact the city before using these details.
Contact
Public Works
913-895-6040
Standard Details
The following details are used in the preparation and submission of all publicly or privately funded construction projects.
See standard details for individual projects, or a full booklet of all standard details.
Standard Roadway Details
- PDFs
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- Area Inlet
- Asphalt Street Section
- Asphalt Thoroughfare Section
- Bridge Number Plaque
- Commercial Entrance
- Concrete Collar
- Concrete Curb with Aggregate Base
- Concrete Curb with Asphalt Pavement
- Concrete Curb with Concrete Pavement
- Concrete Joint Layout
- Concrete Street Section
- Concrete Thoroughfare Section
- Curb Inlet
- End Section Toewall
- Horizontal Directional Drilling Installation
- Integral Sidewalk and Retaining Wall
- Junction Box
- Land Corner Monument and Box Detail
- Manhole Casting
- Metal Handrail
- Precast Manhole
- RCP Installation
- RE District Ditch Street Section - Asphalt
- RE District Ditch Street Section - Concrete
- Residential Drive
- Roundabout Details
- Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp Details - A
- Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp Details - B
- Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp Details - C
- Street Repair Details
- Thoroughfare Median Nose
- Thoroughfare Paver Stone Median Nose
- Thoroughfare Widening and Curb Replacement
- Underdrain for Asphalt Roadway
- Underdrain for Concrete Roadway
- Unimproved Thoroughfare Modification
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- TIFs
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- Area Inlet
- Asphalt Street Section
- Asphalt Thoroughfare Section
- Bridge Number Plaque
- Commercial Entrance
- Concrete Collar
- Concrete Curb with Aggregate Base
- Concrete Curb with Asphalt Pavement
- Concrete Curb with Concrete Pavement
- Concrete Joint Layout
- Concrete Street Section
- Concrete Thoroughfare Section
- Curb Inlet
- End Section Toewall
- Horizontal Directional Drilling Installation
- Integral Sidewalk and Retaining Wall
- Junction Box
- Land Corner Monument and Box Detail
- Manhole Casting
- Metal Handrail
- Precast Manhole
- RCP Installation
- RE District Ditch Street Section - Asphalt
- RE District Ditch Street Section - Concrete
- Residential Drive
- Roundabout Details
- Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp Details - A
- Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp Details - B
- Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp Details - C
- Street Repair Details
- Thoroughfare Median Nose
- Thoroughfare Paver Stone Median Nose
- Thoroughfare Widening and Curb Replacement
- Underdrain for Asphalt Roadway
- Underdrain for Concrete Roadway
- Unimproved Thoroughfare Modification
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Standard Traffic Details
- PDFs
- AutoCAD Files
Erosion + Pollution Control Details
- PDFs
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- Construction Entrance
- End Section Protection
- Erosion and Pollution Control General Notes
- Erosion Control Blankets and Turf Reinforcement Mats
- Filter Berm
- Silt Fence
- Stream Diversion Channel
- Temporary Ditch Check
- Temporary Diversion Berm
- Temporary Sediment Barrier - Area Inlet and Junction Box
- Temporary Sediment Barrier - Curb Inlet
- Temporary Sediment Basin - A
- Temporary Sediment Basin - B
- Temporary Sediment Trap
- Temporary Slope Drain
- Temporary Stream Crossing
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- TIFs
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- Construction Entrance
- End Section Protection
- Erosion and Pollution Control General Notes
- Erosion Control Blankets and Turf Reinforcement Mats
- Filter Berm
- Silt Fence
- Stream Diversion Channel
- Temporary Ditch Check
- Temporary Diversion Berm
- Temporary Sediment Barrier - Area Inlet and Junction Box
- Temporary Sediment Barrier - Curb Inlet
- Temporary Sediment Basin - A
- Temporary Sediment Basin - B
- Temporary Sediment Trap
- Temporary Slope Drain
- Temporary Stream Crossing
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Supplemental + Special Details
The following details are intended for privately-funded residential or commercial projects. Do not use these details without prior approval of the plan reviewer.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these details, please contact the Engineering Services Division of the Planning & Development Department at 913-895-6223.
- PDFs
- TIFs
Current Design Criteria + Codes
The city follows design criteria, codes and guidelines to ensure new construction is cost effective, meets current safety requirements and is an asset to the community.
The criteria and codes include general notes, checklists and policies for roadways, stormwater, erosion and sediment control and traffic sign criteria, as well as private site improvements.
The 2017 Design Standards are effective for any new construction plans submitted after August 1, 2017.
Approved Materials
Only products identified on the approved materials list will be approved for installation on city projects. This list is provided to contractors and suppliers who are constructing public improvement projects in the city, including
- Storm sewers
- Concrete work
- Geotextiles
- Guard fences
- Bridges
- Erosion and sediment control
- Fiber optics
- ITS
- Pavement marking
- Signing
- Specialty items
- Streetlighting
- Traffic control
- Traffic signals
Prior to bidding a project, contractors and suppliers should call 913-895-6027 to make sure that they have the most current list.
Related Links
Project Procedures Manual
This Project Procedures Manual provides relevant, pertinent and timely information concerning City of Overland Park projects.