Engineering Resources

The following documents are a comprehensive list of engineering-related guidance, plans, ordinances, forms, permits, and fees frequently used in preparing development and construction plans in Mesquite. Please contact the Engineering Division with questions on interpretation or applicability.

All Engineering Fees must be paid on line through the Citizen Self Service (CSS) with Credit or Debit Card. No payments will be taken in person.

Some resources previously provided on this webpage have been updated and moved to Appendix B of the City of Mesquite Engineering Design Manual, adopted November 11, 2019.  Please click here to find the design manual

Checklists Included in the Design Manual - Appendix B

  • Engineering Plan Submittal Requirements 
  • Engineering Plan Submittal Checklist 
  • Traffic Impact Analysis Checklist 
  • Geotechnical Report for Roadways Checklist 
  • Operations and Maintenance Form 
  • Grading and Floodplain Development Permit Form 
  • Underground Fire Sprinkler Mains - Engineering Plans Checklist 
  • Water and/or Sewer Service Only Project Checklist 
  • Culvert and Drive Approach Only Project Checklist 
  • Individual Single Family Lot Residential Development - Engineering Plans Checklist 
  • Parking Lot Improvement Checklist 
  • Impervious Area Summary Form 
  • ROW and Easement Abandonment Procedure 
  • Record Drawings Procedures for Private Projects 
  • Acceptance Letter Request Form 
  • Project Closeout and Acceptance Checklist 
  • Mass Grading Coordination with Building Inspection Procedure 
  • Engineering Plan Changes After Release Procedure 
  • Variance Request to Engineering Design Manual 

Checklists Included in the Design Manual - Appendix B

  1. Engineering Plan Submittal Requirements Abbrv

Citizen Self Service (CSS) Resource Documents

Please Note: When uploading documents, have all sheets in one document and have the version date in the document’s name before uploading.  ALL plan sheets shall be in one document set. The date should be in the format of YYYY_MM_DD. If the plans are not in this format, they WILL NOT be reviewed.

  1. How to Register for a CSS Account
  1. How to Validate your CAP Account

Fire Sprinkler Underground Mains and Piping

  1. Fire Marshal Fire Sprinkler Statues-Summer 2014
  1. Underground FS Test Form

Permits & Fees

  1. Engineering Fees
  2. TXDOT Driveway Permit
  1. Utility Availability Letters Procedure
  2. Water Meter Fees and Map

Project Closeout and Acceptance Procedures

  1. 2016-Early Release of Residential Building Permits Final

Plat Documents

  1. Drainage Maintenance Agreement
  2. Utility Easement Standard Wording

Drainage, Grading & Floodplain Management

  1. TCEQ Website Hyperlinks

Construction Traffic Control 

  1. 2011 TMUTCD Construction Traffic Control
  2. Traffic Control Guidelines Book