Division 13-01-002
Agency Controls and Reviews

Sections:

13-01-002-0001    City

13-01-002-0002    County

13-01-002-0003    State

13-01-002-0004    Federal

13-01-002-0005    Utility Companies

13-01-002-0001 City

A.    All design and construction for public improvements shall be done in accordance with:

1.    Flagstaff City Code, Title 13, Engineering Design and Construction Standards and Specifications for New Infrastructure.

2.    The current Maricopa Association of Governments Uniform Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (MAG Specs - latest revisions) and the current Maricopa Association of Governments Uniform Standard Details for Public Works Construction (MAG Details - latest revisions).

B.    Other standards that will apply when applicable shall include but are not limited to:

1.    City of Flagstaff Zoning Code.

2.    Current Arizona Department of Transportation (A.D.O.T.) Standards and Specifications.

3.    City of Flagstaff codes and ordinances.

4.    The current American Society for Testing of Materials (ASTM) standards and specifications.

5.    The current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) standards.

6.    The current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

7.    The current Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

8.    The current Arizona Supplement to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

9.    The current American Water Works Association Standards (AWWA).

10.    The currently adopted American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) policies.

11.    Flagstaff City Code, Title 5, Fire Regulations.

12.    The current National Fire Protection Association Standards.

13.    The currently adopted International Building Codes.

14.    The currently adopted International Building Code Standards.

15.    The current City of Flagstaff Stormwater Management Design Manual.

16.    Flagstaff City Code, Title 12, Floodplains.

17.    Flagstaff City Code, Title 11, General Plans and Subdivisions.

18.    Arizona Boundary Surveys Minimum Standards (APLS MS).

C.    The City Engineer or his authorized representative must review and approve all engineering plans for improvements to be constructed in public rights-of-way and easements.

1.    Permits from the City are required for work within the public right-of-way or easements, and for construction of any improvements which will become public upon their completion.

2.    Inspection of the construction of public improvements will be conducted by the City, and final acceptance of the construction by the City Engineer is required before releasing the permit and transferring ownership of the improvements to the City. Upon acceptance by the City, the improvements shall be guaranteed against all defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date they are accepted by the City Engineer. (Ord. 2017-22, Rep&ReEn, 07/05/2017)

13-01-002-0002 County

The County requires that a permit be issued from its office for any work within the County rights-of-way or for on-site wastewater disposal systems. (Ord. 2017-22, Rep&ReEn, 07/05/2017)

13-01-002-0003 State

A.    The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) requires that a permit be issued from its agency for any work performed in State rights-of-way. Should new right-of-way be contemplated in the development process which anticipates being established into the State Highway System by an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Board Resolution, to include fee or easement rights, temporary construction easements, drainage, access control, signals, or any other incidental use thereof, the City and developer agree to immediately communicate and coordinate with ADOT. At that time, ADOT will provide further direction and guidance on necessary processes required to meet State standards in order to legally establish the new right-of-way for the benefits of the traveling public.

B.    Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) approval to construct water or sewer systems must be obtained prior to approval of construction plans by the City Engineer and issuance of a Public Works Permit from the City. Such approval must also be indicated by notation of the file number and approval date on the cover sheet of the water and sewer plans. Approval of construction shall be obtained prior to operating new water and sewer mains and prior to obtaining associated certificates of occupancy. It shall be the sole responsibility of the developer to obtain all applicable permits and approvals from ADEQ.

Arizona Water Commission approval is required for any proposed water system which does not tie directly to the City system. (Ord. 2017-22, Rep&ReEn, 07/05/2017)

13-01-002-0004 Federal

The United States Environmental Protection Agency and ADEQ regulations control pollution of noise, air, water, and sewage. Any work must be coordinated through all controlling Federal, State and local agencies. Permits from controlling Federal agencies are required for any work on Federally owned land. (Ord. 2017-22, Rep&ReEn, 07/05/2017)

13-01-002-0005 Utility Companies

A.    Prior to the approval of construction plans by the City, officials of the local utility companies listed below shall sign the cover sheet of the plans for public improvements. By signing this sheet, the utility confirms that they have seen the plans, are aware of the scope of the project and have identified existing and proposed utilities and their potential conflicts in relation to the project.

1.    Arizona Public Service Company.

2.    UniSource Energy Services.

3.    CenturyLink.

4.    Suddenlink.

5.    City of Flagstaff Utilities Division.

6.    Others when applicable. (Ord. 2017-22, Rep&ReEn, 07/05/2017)