Overview
The Engineering Division reviews site plans and oversight of public works projects. They evaluate elements such as stormwater facilities, streets, grading, landscaping, utilities, and impact on the floodplain.
Development Links
- Engineering Technical Manual (ETM) (Replaced TCSS Manual ~06/2022)
- Environmental Criteria Manual (ECM)
- Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM)
- Standard Street Sections - Adopted 9/2021
- COBC Construction Notes Adopted 06/24/2022
- COBC Pollutant Loading Spreadsheet (V4 – 6/2/2026)
- Cost Estimates for Erosion/Sedimentation Control Fiscal Security (Engineer's Opinion of Probable Cost)
- For TIA Trip Generation, applicants are advised to use the most recent version of the ITE Trip Generation Manual. This is an external source and not a service from the City of Bee Cave.
Partner Agencies
- Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources (including Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, Water Quality/Stormwater Management)
- West Travis County Public Utility Agency
- Travis County Emergency Services District No.6 (aka Lake Travis Fire & Rescue)
- Edwards Aquifer Authority
Resources
- FEMA Map Service Center
- Highland Lakes Watershed Ordinance: Water Quality Management Technical Manual by Lower Colorado River Authority
- ITE Trip Generation Manual
- City of Austin Technical Criteria Manuals, Standard Specifications, and Details
- TCEQ Edward Aquifer Regulations
- TXDOT Manuals
- Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Tx MUTCD)