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.
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
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- Area Inlet Details
- Asphalt Street Section
- Asphalt Thoroughfare Section
- Bridge Number
- Commercial Entrance
- Concrete Collar Detail
- Concrete Curb Aggregate Base
- Concrete Curb Asphalt Pavement
- Concrete Curb Concrete Pavement
- Concrete Joint Layout
- Concrete Street Section
- Concrete Thoroughfare Section
- Curb INlet Details
- End Section Toewall
- Horizontal Directional Drilling
- Integral Sidewalk Retaining Wall
- Junction Box Details
- Land Corner Monument
- Manhole Casting
- Metal Handrail
- Paver Brick Median Nose
- Precast Manhole
- RCP Installation Details
- RE District Ditch Street Section Asphalt
- RE District Street Section Concrete
- Residential Drive
- Roundabout Details
- Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp A
- Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp B
- Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp C
- Street Repair Details
- Thoroughfare Median Nose
- Thoroughfare Widening and Curb Replacement
- Underdrain Asphalt Roadway
- Underdrain Concrete Roadway
- Unimproved Thoroughfare Modification
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- TIFs
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- Area Inlet
- Asphalt Street Section
- Asphalt Thoroughfare Section
- Bridge Number
- Commercial Entrance
- Concrete Collar
- Concrete Curb Aggregate Thoroughfare
- Concrete Curb Gutter Asphalt
- Concrete Curb Pavement
- Concrete Joint Layout
- Concrete Street Section
- Concrete Thoroughfare Section
- Curb Inlet
- End Section Toewall
- Filter Berm
- Integral Sidewalk and Retaining Wall
- Junction Box
- Land Corner Monument Box
- Manhole Casting
- Metal Handrail
- Precast Manhole
- RCP Installation
- RE District Ditch Street Section
- RE District Ditch Street Section Asphalt
- Residential Drive
- Round
- Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp A
- Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp B
- Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp C
- Street Repair
- Thoroughfare Median Nose
- Thoroughfare Paver Stone Media
- Thoroughfare Widening and Curb Replacement
- Underdrain Asphalt Roadway
- Underdrain Concrete Roadway
- Unimproved Thoroughfare Modification
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Standard Traffic Details
- PDFs
- AutoCAD Files
Erosion + Pollution Control Details
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- Construction Entrance
- End Section Protection
- Erosion and Pollution Control General Notes
- Erosion Control Blankets and Turf 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 Mats
- Horizontal Directional Drilling
- 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.