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Shelton staff preview broad revisions to the city engineering design manual, from infill rules to sewer standards
Summary
Public works presented a draft 2026 update to the Engineering Design & Construction Manual that tightens technical standards (ductile iron for shallow mains, manhole linings), clarifies infill definitions and pre‑submission procedures, and reorganizes stormwater/drainage chapters; staff will return with formatted redlines after council feedback.
At the March 24 Shelton City Council study session, public works staff reviewed a draft update to the 2026 Engineering Design & Construction Manual intended to modernize standards, improve constructability and clarify administrative procedures for developers and staff.
Staff said the updates include an order‑of‑precedence for multiple referenced manuals, a clearer definition for infill lots (to determine when infill standards apply), and a formal process for design modification requests. The draft adds a requirement that plan review submittals expire after 180 days if applicants do…
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