The Office of the City Engineer’s Standards Review Committee is inviting the public to participate in an open comment period for the 2025-2026 Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) Review Cycle, which will focus on:
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Utility locations (Chapter 6)
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Street paving requirements (Chapter 10)
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Street cut requirements (Chapter 12)
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Technical details and specifications related to these chapters
During this time participants can submit proposals, suggestions, comments, and recommendations utilizing the Request Form to Change Standards.
The deadline to submit proposals during this open comment period is Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Submit your form by:
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Email: [email protected]
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Mail: Standards Review Committee Office of the City Engineer 1002 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor Houston, TX 77002
For more information: Visit the Design and Construction Standards webpage and select the “Standards Review Committee” tab to learn about the process.
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