Engineering
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Scott G. Wahl, Deputy Director
Engineering
The four divisions within Engineering are Development Services, Project Design & Administration, Special Projects, and Traffic/Solid Waste Engineering.
Development Services
The Development Services Division is responsible for the administration of Permanent Road Divisions (PRDs); assessment districts; County Surveyor functions; CSA Community Advisory Boards; CSA formations, annexations, and engineering; subdivision and encroachment field inspections; flood plain administration; land use projects review, approval, and inspection; and transportation permits.
Southern Region Traffic Impact Fee Resolution No. 2006-183
- Impact Fees (Please note inflationary fee adjustment factor effective 12/1/09):
- Table 28 ($5,728.17)
- Table 29 ($3,068.39)
- EDU Equivalents Table
- Dept. of Resource Management Impact Fees - FAQ's
- Development Standards Manual
- Erosion and Sediment Control Standards Design Manual
Project Design & Administration
The Project Design and Administration Division designs and administers the construction of bridge and road projects. Bridge projects include bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation, seismic retrofit, and bridge railing upgrades. Road projects include realignment, reconstruction, overlays, and chip seals. Additionally, the division includes the Right-of-Way office, which oversees public property acquisition and disposals.
Special Projects
The Special Projects Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for the design and contract administration of the County's capital improvements. Capital projects are all new County buildings and facilities, and remodels of existing buildings and facilities, over $30,000. Additionally, the Division is responsible for the Shasta County Water Agency, special studies and reports, and labor compliance.
Traffic/Solid Waste
The Traffic and Solid Waste Division is responsible for the design and contract administration of the West Central Landfill, solid waste, septic, and fuel tanks. Additionally, the Division issues encroachment permits and special event permits, provides traffic engineering services, and functions as the Department's Safety Officer.