Public Works Design Guide

Every subdivision or development which requires the installation of public infrastructure improvements to serve the proposed subdivision or development much submit construction plans to ensure compliance with city codes and/or specifications. The Public Works Design Guide establishes standard principles, criteria, and practices for the design of infrastructure.

The City of Schertz Council approved the updates to the Public Works Design Guide on November 19, 2024. This updated guide is effective immediately however, any project for which a preliminary plat is submitted and deemed a complete application prior to January 1, 2025, is provided a grace period and may opt to use the old standards for design.  Applicants are highly encouraged to use the updated guide as it includes improved standards that will result in higher quality, more sustainable infrastructure.  

The Public Works Design Guide outlines the City’s standard principles, criteria and practices for the design and construction of public infrastructure and civil improvements that impact that infrastructure. This guide aims to help create a safe, livable, sustainable, and economically vibrant City that protects and preserves public welfare.

The older Public Works Design Guide can be viewed here.

Standard Construction Details

City of Schertz Standard Construction Details are categorized below. When viewing a specific detail, please note the revision date and include the most recent detail in construction plans. In the event a detail is revised prior to the start of, or during construction, the detail included and approved as a part of plans submitted to the City for approval will be honored for the duration of construction. Please include only those details relevant to the construction project in construction plans submitted to the City.

Public Works Technical Specifications

A complete set of the Public Works Technical Specifications can be found here.

Public Works Technical Specifications by division are listed below. Please note the revision date of the individual specification. In the case of a specification being revised prior to the start of, or during construction, the specification included with submitted plans and approved by the City will be honored for the duration of construction. 

Fire Department Commercial and Residential Development Guidelines

These guidelines are provided to assist the developers of commercial and residential properties to meet the requirements of the City of Schertz's Fire Marshal’s Office.  The information provided are guidelines only and are not intended to address all requirements. Currently the City references the 2012 IFC, 2012 IBC, & most current NFPA edition.