ENGINEERING DESIGN STANDARDS AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

The Engineering Design Standards and Construction Specifications (also referred to as “Engineering Standards” or “Standards”) are established by the Engineering Division for the design and construction of public and private improvements in the Town of Breckenridge.

These Standards are established to serve the following objectives:

1. Update Town Standards to reflect changes in the engineering and construction industries
2. Provider greater consistency with local, state, federal, and other agency codes
3. Provide consistent design and construction basis for infrastructure within the Town
4. Ensure public welfare and promote efficient development that considers the future of the community
5. Protect the water quality of the Blue River and its tributaries
6. Protect wetlands and other sensitive habitats in a mountain environment
7. Mitigate traffic caused by development
8. Improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities
9. Provide improved access for people with disabilities
10. Provide guidelines on navigating the Engineering Division development review process
11. Protect the public by establishing the minimum acceptable level for design and construction of infrastructure 

The Engineering Standards include the following documents:

Title 10 of the Town Code

Full Standards Document (All Chapters and Appendices Combined)

Cover Sheet and Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – General Provisions
Chapter 2 – Submittal Requirements & Permits
Chapter 3 – Right-of-Way & Easement
Chapter 4 – Traffic Impact Studies
Chapter 5 – Street Standards
Chapter 6 – Stormwater Standards
Chapter 7 – Grading & Excavation Standards
Chapter 8 – Inspection & Acceptance
Chapter 9 – Construction Specifications
Appendix A – Variance Request Form
Appendix B – Checklists and Permits
Appendix C – Typical Sections and Crosswalk Eligibility Worksheet
Appendix D – Stormwater Attachments
Appendix E – Approved Seed Mixes
Appendix F – Inspection and Acceptance Forms
Appendix G – Town Standard Details
Appendix H – Revisions to CDOT Road Standards