Engineering

Overview

Engineering

Program Objectives:

  • Efficiently deliver Capital Improvement Projects;
  • Responsibly manage & guide private land development projects;
  • Capitalize on opportunities to improve the effectiveness of services provided to the community;
  • Leverage State & Federal grant funds to implement significant capital improvement projects;
  • Preserve & extend the useful service life of public infrastructure in a fiscally responsible manner; and
  • Maintain a CIP noticing program to educate & inform the general public.

Sustainability Efforts:

  • Participate in Demand Response program designed for load-shedding;
  • Rehabilitate well & booster pumps with energy-efficient units;
  • Capitalize on building energy consumption & efficiency improvement opportunities;
  • Reduce pollutants & greenhouse gases by reducing traffic congestion;
  • Support sustainable transportation such as biking and walking;
  • Identify grant opportunities & emerging technologies; and
  • Promote the use of LED street lights & identify opportunities to replace existing HPS street lights.
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Capital Improvement Program

The capital improvement program of the Engineering Division includes engineering and contract administration for major projects for streets, storm drains, parks, and various public buildings.

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Design and Construction Guidelines

Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements can be found here.

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Development Impact Fees

Public Works Department fees related to impacts on facilities resulting from development. Fees cover Transportation, Storm Drainage, Parks and Public Facilities.

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Encroachment Permits

Encroachment Permits are required for work that is done in the Public Right-of-Way.

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Grading Permits

Grading Permits are required for any grading of 50 or more cubic yards of earth on property within the City of Redlands.

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Private Development

General procedures for the submittal and review of off-site improvement plans for street construction, storm drain, and traffic signals, along with record maps.

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Traffic and Parking

Traffic and parking requests, traffic studies and Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for Larger Developments are handled by the Engineering Division.

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Municipal Code