Public Comments Requested for the 2025–2026 Infrastructure Design Manual Review Cycle

Public Comments Request 25-26

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:  

  • Utility locations (Chapter 6) 

  • Street paving requirements (Chapter 10) 

  • Street cut requirements (Chapter 12) 

  • 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:  

  • 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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