Design & Construction Guide

1. Capital Improvements Projects (CIP Guidelines)

   Browse through informative documents related to Capital Improvements.

2. Public Improvements Construction (PICP Guidelines)

   Read through documents related to public improvement construction plans.

3. Complete Site Preparation Plan Guidelines

   Check out a number of resources for site preparation.

4. Criteria Manuals & Forms

   View a listing of standards and guidelines for design.

5. Standard Details

   The City of San Marcos (COSM) has updated the Standard Details to be used on all projects. If a COSM detail does not meet construction needs, a separate detail must be prepared by the Engineer and approved by City Staff.

6. Standard Specifications

   Access documents detailing City of San Marcos Specifications.

7. Standard Products List (SPL)

   The City of San Marcos, through investigation, testing, and usage, has identified various products with established satisfactory performance records.