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Single-family home projects

These guidelines will assist you in developing plans that the Engineering Division can review and approve more easily and promptly.

SMCWPPP MRP 3.0 Single Family Home Projects - Fact Sheet(PDF, 383KB)
Engineering submittal checklist(PDF, 217KB)
Fees for Engineering review (see pages 20-23)(PDF, 706KB)
Flood plain construction
Frontage improvements(PDF, 187KB)
Landscape design guidelines
- Water-efficient landscape ordinance
- Landscape plan checklist(PDF, 41KB)
Stormwater management
- Landscaping
- Pervious paving
- Rain barrels and cisterns
- Rain gardens

Creekside requirements

Additional requirements for developments near the San Francisquito Creek.

Grading and drainage guidelines

It is the responsibility of the property owner, their representative and designers to design and install proper site drainage.

Pool drainage

Plan for and drain pools correctly by obtaining a permit in advance.

Utility requirements

New and redevelopment projects must meet the city utility requirements.

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