Permits are required for work within the Public Right-of-Way. Please visit the Engineering, Inspections, Permitting and Fees page for detailed permitting requirements and application instructions.
Engineering Criteria
The Engineering Criteria Manual is comprised of several separate publications listed below. Three of the manuals are published together in one volume. They are the Subdivision Policy Manual, the Paving Design Criteria Manual, and the Traffic Criteria Manual. The others are separate publications. Together, the Engineering Criteria Manual establishes the engineering requirements, standards, policies, and regulations of the City Engineer. All public infrastructure and development activity shall conform to the Engineering Criteria Manual.
- Subdivision Policy Manual (Part I)
- Pavement Design Criteria Manual (Part II)
- Traffic Criteria Manual (Part III)
- Stormwater Criteria and Manuals
References and Research Tools
- 2025 Approved Asphalt Mix Designs
- Approved Concrete and CLSM Mix Designs
- Bridge Design Criteria and Guidelines
- City Bridge Criteria
- Design Plan Index
- Driveway Cut Application
- Environmental Constraints Map
- Geologic Hazard Application
- Geologic Hazard Waiver Application
- Geologic Hazard Waiver Not Applicable Application
- Intermodal Transportation Plan
- SpringsView
- Subdivision Document Viewer
- Traffic Counts Map
- Major Thoroughfare Plan Map
Traffic Control and Signal Manuals
Printed copies of criteria manuals can be purchased from the City Office Services Division, City Administration Building, 30 S. Nevada, Suite L01 (Garden Level), Colorado Springs, CO 80903, 719-385-5023.
Policy Clarifications
- Amenity Zone
- Potholing Backfill Requirements
- ECM Varience Request
- Geohazard Report Validation Letter
- Cutting Bottom Mat of Asphalt
- Asphalt Repairs - Infrared Repairs
- Clear Zone for Roadway Design
- Assurances and Guarantees for Public and Private Improvements
- Installation of Underground Utilities
- Public Improvement Plans with Utilities
- Broadband Service Drops
- Use of Public Utility Easements