Standard Details & Specifications

Purpose & Contents

The purpose of these Standards and Specifications is to provide minimum standards for the design, materials and methods of construction for streets, storm drains, sanitary sewers, and domestic water supply facilities within the City of Paso Robles; where any portion of such improvement is to be offered to the City for operation and maintenance.

Any items which are not included in these Standards or Specifications shall be constructed in accordance with the latest edition of Caltrans Standard Specifications, the American Public Works Association Green Book or as approved by the City Engineer.

Obtaining Hard Copies

Printed copies of the entire City of Paso Robles Standards & Specifications book are available for purchase at City Hall. Individual hard copies of specific pages are also available at City Hall ($25 per copy).

Section 1: General Requirements

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 1 - General Requirements (PDF)

  1. Purpose
  2. Definitions
  3. Applicability of the Standard Details and Specification
  4. Encroachment Permit
  5. Contractor License, Supervision, City Business License
  6. Other Regulatory or Permitting Agencies

Section 2: Preparation of Plans

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 2 - Preparation of Plans (PDF)

  1. General
  2. Design Alternatives and Exceptions
  3. Americans with Disability Act Requirements
  4. Title Sheet and Plan Preparation
  5. Grading Plans
  6. Composite Utility Plan
  7. Street Improvement Plans
  8. Underground Sewer, Water, Recycled Water and Stormwater Plans
  9. Traffic Control Plans
  10. Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
  11. Landscape Plans
  12. Details
  13. Record Drawings

Section 3: Construction Observation And Stormwater Quality Management

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 3 - Construction Observation And Stormwater Quality Management (PDF)

  1. General
  2. Construction and Construction Observation
  3. Acceptance of Public Improvements
  4. Stormwater Quality

Section 4: Streets

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 4 - Streets (PDF)

  1. Design Guidelines
  2. Materials
  3. Construction Guidelines
  4. Streets Exempt From Improvements

Section 5: Storm Drains, Stormwater Quality & Watershed Protection

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 5 - Storm Drains, Stormwater Quality, and Watershed Protection  (PDF)

  1. General
  2. Materials
  3. Construction Guidelines

Section 6: Sanitary Sewers

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 6 - Sanitary Sewers (PDF)

  1. Design Standards
  2. Materials
  3. Construction Standards
  4. Testing

Section 7: Water

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 7 - Water (PDF)

  1. Design Standards
  2. Materials
  3. Construction Standards
  4. Testing

Section 8: Standard Drawing Index

A. Typical Street Sections

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix A - Typical Street Sections (PDF)

  1. 4-Lane Arterial Divided
  2. 2-Lane Arterial Divided
  3. 2-Lane Arterial
  4. Local Street
  5. Local Street with Class II Bike Lanes
  6. Rural Local Street
  7. Alleys
  8. Paver Block Alleys

B. Street Design Criteria

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix B - Street Design Criteria (PDF)

  1. SAG Vertical Curves
  2. Crest Vertical Curves
  3. Hillside Intersection Profile Criteria

C. Street Improvement Details

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix C - Street Improvement Details (PDF)

  1. 6” Curb and Gutter
  2. 6” Curb Only
  3. Standard Sidewalk Details
  4. Sidewalks with Tree Wells
  5. Alley Approach Detail
  6. Cross-Gutter Detail
  7. Typical Section of Pave-Out
  8. Caltrans Standard Curb Ramp Details
  9. Caltrans Standard Curb Ramp and Island Passageway Details
  10. Driveway Approach
  11. Driveway Locations
  12. Curb Extensions
  13. Bus Turnouts
  14. Recreation Path
  15. Street Monument 
  16. Street Name Sign and Stop Sign
  17. Wood Beam Barricade
  18. Address on Curbs

D. Stormwater Control

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix D - Stormwater Control (PDF)

  1. Drainage Inlet
  2. Storm Drain Manhole

F. Sanitary Sewers

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix F - Sanitary Sewers (PDF)

  1. Standard Sewer Manhole with Precast Base
  2. Drop Manhole
  3. Sewer Manhole Cover
  4. Sewer Clean-out
  5. Sewer Lateral Location
  6. California Health Departments Requirements

G. Water

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix G - Water (PDF)

  1. Fire Hydrant Installation
  2. 1-inch Water Service Assembly
  3. 2-inch Water Service Assembly
  4. 2-inch Manifold Service
  5. 4-inch Manifold
  6. Gate Valves Box & Anchor
  7. Thrust Blocks Details
  8. Anchor & Thrust Blocks Detail
  9. Air and Vacuum Release Valve
  10. Blow-off Assembly
  11. Water Sampling Station
  12. Meter, Service and Hydrant Locations
  13. RP Device Installation
  14. Separation Requirements For Water Lines
  15. Meter Box Details For Meters Larger Than 2”
  16. Fire Line Service Installation

L. Landscaping

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix L - Landscaping (PDF)

  1. Typical Automatic Controller
  2. Electrical Meter (Pedestal)
  3. Street Tree Planting

M. Subdivision Grading

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix M - Subdivision Grading (PDF)

  1. Standard Plot Plan For Single Family Projects
  2. Subdivision Lot Section
  3. Standard Upward Driveway
  4. Standard Downward Driveway
  5. Fire Turn Around
  6. Fire Truck Turning Radii

U. Public Utilities

Standard Details and Specifications - Section 8 - Appendix U - Public Utilities (PDF)

  1. Underground Utility Locations
  2. Pipe In Trench Backfill & Pavement Replacement
    1. Temporary Trench Repair
  3. Street Light Location Details
  4. Reserved For Future Use
  5. Adjusting Utility Collars
  6. Sidewalk Underdrain
  7. Communications Manhole Cover