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Public Works Standards effective Jan. 1, 2019

The City adopted new Public Works Standards, effective on Jan. 1, 2019. Other related updates affecting construction projects in Gresham include a new Stormwater Management Manual, CAD manual, CAD template (including a new City title block) and amendments to the Gresham Community Development code. Minor revisions were made to the 2019 PWS and are included in the documents below, effective January 1, 2020.

• Design standards and standard specifications  
• 200. Standard details - general
• 300. Standard details - wastewater systems
• 400. Standard details - stormwater
• 500. Standard details - water systems
• 600. Standard details - transportation
• 700. Standard details - parks
• GS100. Standard details - green streets

• Stormwater Management Manual
• CAD manual
• As-built process and checklist
  
• CAD template (.dwt format)
• CAD template (.dwg format - 2013)
• CAD CTB file 
• Streetlights, pre-approved materials list
• Wastewater Pump Station design standards
• Wastewater Pump Station specifications   

2011 Public Works Standards 

Some projects may still utilize the 2011 Public Works Standards; these include privately financed projects where the land use application was submitted prior to January 1, 2019. Project managers should verify which standards to use before beginning design.

• Standard detail drawings:
• LED street light package for contractors.           
• Construction specifications:   
  
• Design standards:   
  
• Erosion prevention and sediment control (EPSC) manual:

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