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 Please see below for proposed amendments effective July 1, 2021 |
Article 8 | |
Transportation Standards and Specifications | Article 9 | |
Geotechnical Guidelines | Article 10 | |
Miscellaneous Standards and Specifications | Article 11 | |
Cross-Connection and Backflow Prevention | Article 13 | |
Storm Drainage Exhibits Please see below for proposed amendments effective July 1, 2021 |
Appendix A | |
Standard Forms Plan Review | Appendix B | |
Standard Forms of "legal" Agreement | Appendix C |
DCSM Amendments
Amendments to the DCSM will be released for a minimum 30-day comment period prior to becoming effective. Comments on amendments can be submitted to dcsmrevisions@manassasva.gov
Article | Summary & Draft Documents |
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 required to comply with current state stormwater regulations.
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