DCSM, Letters to Industry and Technical Memos
Overview
The Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) provides technical and administrative requirements for land development in the City of Manassas. Amendments (Letters to Industry and Technical Memos) serve as interpretations, corrections, and updates between DCSM adoptions.
Category | Article | Adopted Amendments |
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General Information | Article 1 | |
Site Plan & Subdivision Submission Process | Article 2 |
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Historic Preservation, Landscaping, Fencing, and Screening Requirements | Article 3 | |
Erosion Control Requirements | Article 4 | |
Water Distribution System | Article 5 |
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Fire Service Systems | Article 6 |
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Sanitary Sewer Systems | Article 7 |
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Storm Drain Systems | Article 8 |
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Transportation Standards and Specifications | Article 9 |
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Geotechnical Guidelines | Article 10 | |
Supplemental Standards and Specifications | Article 11 |
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Cross-Connection and Backflow Prevention | Article 13 | |
Storm Drainage Exhibits | Appendix A | |
Standard Forms Plan Review | Appendix B | |
Standard Forms of "legal" Agreement | Appendix C |
Article | Summary & Draft Documents |
Transportation - Article 9 Updates to Article 9, Transportation Standards and Article 11, Supplemental Specifications of the City of Manassas and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) to replace the existing chapters and LTI #10, LTI #19 & LTI #20. These changes are effective for all development plans and permits submitted on or after May 1, 2022. |
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Standards & Specifications - Article 11 Updates to Article 9, Transportation Standards and Article 11, Supplemental Specifications of the City of Manassas and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) to replace the existing chapters and LTI #10, LTI #19 & LTI #20. These changes are effective for all development plans and permits submitted on or after May 1, 2022. |
Updates to Article 9, Transportation Standards and Article 11, Supplemental Specifications of the City of Manassas and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) to replace the existing chapters and LTI #10, LTI #19 & LTI #20. These changes are effective for all development plans and permits submitted on or after May 1, 2022. |
Storm Drain Systems |
Updates to Chapter 8, Storm Systems of the City of Manassas and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) to replace the existing chapter and LTI #11 & LTI #12. These changes are effective as of July 1, 2021. |

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