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Engineering Services
The Engineering Division provides comprehensive engineering services to the residents of the City of New Braunfels and other city departments to protect the environment, manage the city's infrastructure, and ensure public health, safety, and welfare.
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Engineering Permits
Learn more about the engineering permits related to development and construction.
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Drainage
A look at drainage-related manuals and forms.
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Utilities
A look at utility operations in New Braunfels and information about the One Water New Braunfels initiative.
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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.
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 the following:
Design Standards
The City of New Braunfels follows the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Roadway Design Guide as the primary document for geometric design of street facilities. In addition to the city standards below, the City utilizes TxDOT CAD Standards for projects.
| Standard Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| ST-101 | Concrete Collar Detail |