Architectural & Engineering Design Guidelines
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- Booster and Well Pump Station Design Criteria (PDF)
- Commercial Design Guidelines (PDF)
- Desert Parks (PDF)
- Design Standards & Policies Manual
- Gas Station & Convenience Stores (PDF)
- Golf Course (PDF)
- Lighting Design Guidelines
- Office Design Guidelines (PDF)
- Old Town Scottsdale (UDAG)
- Restaurants (PDF)
- Scenic Corridors & Streetscapes
- Self-Storage Facilities Design Guidelines (PDF)
- Sensitive Design Program
- Sewer Lift Station Design Criteria (PDF)
- Shading Guidelines
Greater Phoenix Metro Green Infrastructure Handbook
Low-Impact Development Details for Alternative Stormwater Management
Description | DWG | |
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LID 01: Permeable Pavement | Download DWG File | Download PDF File |
LID 02: CurbOpenings | Download DWG File | Download PDF File |
LID 03: Curb Openings | Download DWG File | Download PDF File |
LID 04: Sediment Traps | Download DWG File | Download PDF File |
LID 05: Stormwater Harvesting Basin | Download DWG File | Download PDF File |
LID 06: Vegetated or Rock Bioswales | Download DWG File | Download PDF File |
LID 07: Bioretention System | Download DWG File | Download PDF File |
LID 08: Curb Extensions | Download DWG File | Download PDF File |
LID 09: Bioretention Planter | Download DWG File | Download PDF File |
LID 10: Domed Overflow Structure | Download DWG File | Download PDF File |
Plan Preparation Tools
As-Built Checklist (PDF) - For Capital Improvement Projects - to be included by the contractor when submitting project As-Builts to Capital Project Management.
Benchmark map information for Capital Improvement Projects


Building Supplemental Instructions (PDF) - For Capital Improvement Projects – to be included by the Consultant in the bid specifications for building projects.
CADD Files for Public Works Construction - for plan preparation and submittals.
Guidelines for Preparation of Special Provisions (PDF)- for development of Special Provisions for Capital Improvement Projects, based on MAG & COS Supplemental Specifications.
MAG Supplements - Supplements to the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Uniform Standard Specifications and Details for Public Works Construction.
Master Bid Item List - for Capital Improvement Projects
Roadway Design Checklist - 30%, 60%, 90% Bid (PDF) - Set of checklists used for the development of Capital Improvement Roadway Projects. To be used by Consultants when developing design sets for review. (April 2019)
Checklist for Grading & Drainage (Plan Review)
Building Review Details Drawings - Building Review Details available in DWG and PDF.
Traffic Signals - Special Requirements - For use by vendors and contractors when bidding and/or building traffic signals.
Map of Detectable Warning Surface & Concrete Sidewalk Colors (PDF)
Scottsdale Road Bus Shelter Art Wall Panels - Available in DWG and PDF.