Design Standards

The City of Independence maintains the design standard specifications and detailed drawings for construction of public facilities. All public improvements are required to follow these specifications.

The Design Standard Specifications posted on this site reflect the most recent version of these documents and drawings. It is the user’s responsibility to make sure all bids, proposals, plans, and submissions follow the most recent version at the time the work is bid or approved.

The City of Independence assumes no responsibility for contractors and/or engineers that submit plans based on an older outdated version of these documents and drawings.

• Table of Contents
• Division 1 General Conditions
• Division 2 Streets
• Division 3 Stormwater Management
• Division 4 Sanitary Sewer
• Division 5 Water

• Appendix A Detail Drawings
• Appendix B Standard Construction Notes
• Appendix C Utility Companies and Agencies
• Appendix D Standard Easement Forms
• Appendix E Sample Insurance Certificates

• Appendix F Adopting Ordinance and Resolutions
• Appendix G Drawing Review Permits Requirements Procedures
• Appendix H Stormwater Detention Systems