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Announcements
• Updates to the 2006 City of McAllen Engineering Department’s Standard Design Guide for Subdivision Improvements & Capital Improvement Projects will be available in April 2008.
• Implementation of the City of McAllen’s Storm Water Management Program begins this year. For more information, please contact the City of McAllen Engineering Department at (956) 681-1150.

The Engineering Department provides technical support to a multitude of City departments and outside agencies. The Department is divided into the following functions and Divisions:

  1. Traffic Operations Division
  2. City Architect’s Office
  3. Design and Construction
  4. Development Services

The Traffic Operations Division assists with development services through review of site layouts and traffic control devices. The division is responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of all traffic signal, pavement marking and signage in the City.

Development Services performs review of proposed streets and drainage for commercial and residential subdivision development. The division also oversees the review of building permits and utility and driveway permits.

Downloadable Documents
Standard Design Guide for Subdivision (Updated April 2007
Drainage Report Checklist
Construction Plan Review Checklist