Engineering
The Engineering Division provides comprehensive engineering and inspection services to the citizens of the City of New Braunfels and other city departments in order to protect the environment, manage the city's infrastructures, ensure public health, safety, and welfare.
The Engineering Division provides reviews of subdivision plats and master plans, reviews and approval of commercial, residential permits, and public infrastructure. This also includes reviews of site preparation permits, capital improvement projects, evaluation of drainage and traffic requests, receives and processes Performance and Maintenance Bonds as well as Letters of Credit. This is to ensure that all proposed developments and capital improvement projects meet and are in compliance with city requirements and standards.
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Stormwater Management Strategy
Learn more about the City of New Braunfels Stormwater Management Strategy.
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Street Design Guide
Learn more about the Street Design Guide, which applies a consistent approach for designing streets, intersections, pavements, and structures.
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Engineering Permits & Updates
Learn more about the engineering permits and other updates related to development, construction, and capital improvements.
Processes
Performance Bond Process
Performance Bonds are handled through the Engineering Division by the Engineering Coordinator. All questions, concerns and any correspondence should be addressed to the Engineering Coordinator. The Engineering Coordinator will schedule all meetings if warranted. All requirements reflect the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinance Section 118.
Before submission of a Performance Bond is accepted for plat recordation, final plat must be approved by planning commission and approved construction plans are required.
When submitting a Performance Bond the following is required:
- All performance bonds must be in the forms acceptable to the city engineer and the city attorney.
- Performance Bond signed by Principal and Surety.
- Engineer of Record cost estimate (signed & sealed).
- Recent pay application from Contractor (signed).
- Plat/Subdivision number issued by the City must be on all paperwork.
Maintenance Bond Process
Maintenance Bonds are handled through the Engineering Division by the Engineering Coordinator. All questions concerns and any correspondence should be addressed to the Engineering Coordinator. The Engineering Coordinator will schedule all meetings if warranted. All requirements reflect the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinance Section 118.
When submitting a Maintenance Bond or an Extended Maintenance Bond the following is required:
- All maintenance bonds must be in the forms acceptable to the city engineer and the city attorney.
- Maintenance Bond must be signed by Principal and Surety.
- Engineer of Record cost estimate (signed & sealed).
- Recent pay application from Contractor (signed).
- Plat/Subdivision number issued by the City must be on all paperwork.
Letter of Credit (LOC) Process
Letter of Credit is handled through the Engineering Division by the Engineering Coordinator. All questions concerns and any correspondence should be addressed to the Engineering Coordinator. The Engineering Coordinator will schedule all meetings if warranted. All requirements reflect the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinance Section 118.
When submitting a Letter of Credit (PDF) the following is required:
- All Letter of Credit must be in the form acceptable to the city engineer and the city attorney.
- Engineer of Record cost estimate (signed & sealed).
- Subdivision name and subdivision number issued by the City must be on all paperwork.
Resources
Development Requirements
Development requirements for subdivision and street construction are specified in Chapter 118: Platting Ordinance.
Rules and regulations governing construction, reconstruction, repair, maintenance or right-of-ways, addressing numbering, right-of-way access and management, excavation in the right-of-way, permits for excavation and performance of excavation are specified in
Chapter 114: Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places
Construction Plan Set and Report Requirements (2019) (PDF)
| Sign and Pavement Marking Requirements |
Design Standards
| Standard Number | Description |
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| ST-013 | Curb and Gutter |
| ST-014.1 | Driveway Apron (Residential - One or Two Family) (Plan View) |
| ST-014.2 | Driveway Apron (Residential - One or Two Family) (Profile View) |
| ST-015.1 | Driveway Apron (Commercial - Multifamily - Industrial) (Plan View) |
| ST-015.2 | Driveway Apron (Commercial - Multifamily - Industrial) (Profile View) |
| ST-016 | Sidewalk (Residential) |
| ST-017 | Sidewalk (Commercial - Industrial) |
| ST-018 | Sidewalk (Business) |
| ST-019 | ADA Ramp |
| ST-020 | Cross Gutter |
| ST-023 | Riprap Headwall |
| ST-024 | Alley |
| ST-025 | Street Sign Details |
| ST-007 | Street Standards (Residential Collector) |
| ST-011 | Street Standards (Residential Local) |
| ST-012 | Street Standards (One Family Residential Large Lot No Parking) |
| ST-100 | Trench Repair Details |