SITE ENGINEERING DESIGN CHECKLIST

(To Be Completed & Submitted along with Civil/LDP Application)

LDP # __________________________

1st Review_________________ 2nd Review___________________ Date Approved_________________

Project Name__________________________ Project Location_________________________

Reviewer Zach Truelove (678) 297-6218 email: ztruelove@alpharetta.ga.us

Designer_______________________________ Contact ___________________________

Phone__________________ Fax__________________

STANDARD SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Provide this completed checklist signed, dated, sealed and certified by a Professional
Engineer in the State of Georgia. Community Development will forward this checklist to the
Engineering / Public Works Department.

 Denotes no action required

X Or underline denotes action required

N/A Denotes not applicable to this project

SUBMITTAL MUST INCLUDE A CHECKLIST THAT HAS BEEN MARKED UP BY

THE ENGINEER OF RECORD SHOWING HOW AND WHERE EACH ITEM LISTED
IS ADDRESSED. (For example, notes should be labeled with plan sheet and note number,
other items should be labeled with plan sheet number and location on the sheet, etc.).
PLANS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED WITHOUT THIS STEP COMPLETED.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am a Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia and
that each element of this checklist was considered and addressed in accordance with all
applicable regulations, codes, standards, guidelines, ordinances, and policies.

_____________________________________________

Signature and Seal of Applicant

Submission of this checklist does not relieve the applicant from his/her responsibility to comply
with all applicable regulations, codes, standards, guidelines, ordinances, and policies.

The Department of Engineering / Public Works reserves the right to revise this checklist
periodically as the need arises.
 PLAN REQUIREMENTS

ALL CHECKLISTS MUST BE PROPERLY ANNOTATED AND SUBMITTED PRIOR TO REVIEW

Cover Sheet
A. _____ Vicinity Map
1._____ Legible scale
2._____ Site perimeter outlined and labeled. (hatching to distinguish site)
3._____ Street names
4._____ North Arrow

B. _____ Title Block

1._____ Name of project
2._____ Name, address, phone number of firm responsible for preparing the plan
3._____ Date original plan was prepared
4._____ Scale
5._____ Sheet number
6._____ Revision date

C. _____ General Notes

1._____ Narrative stating purpose of the plan.
2._____ Site acreage
3._____ Total disturbed acreage
4._____ Percent impervious for the site
5._____ Boundary Survey date and source
6._____ Topo benchmark location and elevation (Include Datum)
7._____ Name, address, phone number of owner of record
8._____ Flood hazard statement with most current (FEMA) FIRM panel number
(9/18/13). Include firmette.

D. _____ Index of Sheets

E. _____ Call Before You Dig Logo and note (cover)

Site Plan
A. _____ North Arrow (on all plans) Graphic Scale (max. 1”=100’)
B. _____ Graphic Scale (max. 1”=100’)
C. _____ Site boundary survey and topo.
D. _____ Legend for all symbols used
E. _____ Date and source of survey, topo benchmark reference, boundary legal
description, adjacent property owners. Include lot lines with dimensions to the
nearest one-tenth foot, bearings, and distances.
F. _____ Include all streets with names, widths, and location of R.O.W.
G. _____ Label all existing structures and their use.
H. _____ Locate all utilities (on site plan) and provide the names of the utility providers.
I. _____ Label entrance dimensions and radii.
J. _____ Street centerline stations, vertical & horizontal curve data
K. _____ Provide pavement details/ specifications for all public roads, including
acceleration/ deceleration lanes.
L. _____ Callout entrance details 951, utility detail 400/401, curb & gutter detail 901,
handicap ramp detail 902, street sign detail 900. GDOT A4 (detectable warnings)
Provide details for each.
M. _____ Locate all existing or proposed well or septic systems. Or add a note stating “No
wells or septic systems are proposed or exist on site.”
N. _____ Delineate and label land to be reserved or dedicated for public use.

Grading Plan

O. _____ Existing and proposed topography at 1-foot intervals for ground slopes < 2% and
2-feet intervals for slopes > 2%. Existing topo shall extend a minimum of 50’
beyond the property line.
P. _____ Existing and proposed spot elevations at all high and low points and elsewhere as
necessary with associated flow arrows to illustrate drainage patterns.
Q. _____ Delineation and labeling of natural site features and land cover including
drainage channels, water bodies, wetlands, flood plains, steep slopes, stream
buffers, etc.
R. _____ Base of fill slopes steeper than 3:1 must terminate a safe distance from all
property lines to allow for constructability and not to affect adjacent property
owners.
S. _____ Check that the limits of grading, retaining walls, and sediment control practices
are constructible within the limits of disturbance and the designated resources to
be protected.
 T. _____ Provide all necessary details for retaining walls, conc. encasement, etc. If a
retaining wall is proposed over 4’-0” in revealed height, include the structural
design signed, dated, and sealed by a Georgia P.E. (Add the following note to the
plans “A separate building permit will be required. All walls over 4’-0” require
fencing or acceptable dense vegetation at the top per UDC Article IV 4.4.5J.”)
U. _____ Provide elevations for top & bottom of all retaining walls.
V. _____ Delineate and label all existing or proposed easements including sanitary sewer,
public service utility rights-of-way, and off-site easements, etc. Include
landscape buffers. Must be on grading plan.
W. _____ Existing and proposed location of sanitary sewer pipes and structures with
pertinent information (pipe sizes and material, structure tops and inverts). Must
be on grading plan.
X. _____ Existing and proposed location of all storm drainage pipes and structures with
rim and invert elevations. Must be on grading plan.
Y. _____ Location and labeling of Specimen trees and critical root zones. Must be on
grading plan.

Stormwater Management

A. _____ All proposed grading (based on appropriate datum), development, drainage and
stormwater management facilities (provide reference to all necessary details).
B. _____ Location of BMP’s for runoff reduction and/or water quality control including
temporary and permanent vegetative and structural measures.
C. _____ Detailed construction specifications/sequence specific to the SWM practice
proposed.
D. _____ Design details for detention outlet control. Delineate 100-year ponding limits of
detention pond. Provide details for trash rack or anti-clogging devices. Openings
on trash racks should be a maximum of 50% of the size of the smallest opening
to be protected.
E. _____ All pipe systems
1._____ Complete layout with top and invert elevations labeled on all inlets and
junction boxes. (specify type of inlet or junction box)
2._____ Pipe profiles including pipe size, invert elevations, structure labels,
structure elevations, pipe materials, slopes, 25 year HGL, crossing utilities
and horizontal & vertical scale
3._____ Minimum ground cover 1 foot or ½ the pipe diameter
4._____ Pipe chart showing design for 25-year storm event on street structures,
secondary collection systems and sizing of site pipes including drainage
area, coefficient of runoff, intensity, flow, velocity, hydraulic grade, and
capacity
 5._____ Stormwater pipe minimum 18”diameter, continuous length less than 300
feet, slope greater than 1%.
6._____ Pipe materials: RCP within public R.O.W, outside of R.O.W. all metal
pipes fully bituminous, asphalt or aluminum coated with paved inverts.
For HDPE pipe, provide details and installation specifications.
7._____ Add notes: All Metal pipes to be fully bituminous, asphalt or aluminum
coated with paved inverts. Row-lock inverts required on all storm
structures in right-of-way.
8._____ Catch basins and drop inlets/ drains should be at lowest collection point
for runoff; open drains shall be a minimum 40 feet from any building.
F. _____ All open channel systems
1._____ Cross-section detail consistent with grading plan
2._____ Sizing criteria; depth, bottom width, top width, length, flow capacity
3._____ Lining type and detail if applicable
4._____ Grading plan showing proposed contours and location of cross-section
G. _____ Finished floor elevation of any structure shall be a minimum of three (3) feet
above the 100-year flood elevation.
H. _____ Volume of cuts and fills
I. _____ Minimum grade of 1% in pervious areas and ½% in impervious areas
J. _____ Show all existing water courses and delineate limits of 100-yr flooding
(document source). Provide formal delineation of waters of the U.S. by a
qualified professional and written verification by the USACE.
K. _____ Delineate and label of all easements needed for inspection and maintenance of
drainage system, stormwater management facilities, and BMP’s.
1._____ Minimum 20’ wide emergency drainage easement shall be given on all
drainage systems (open/closed), which lie outside the normal right-of-way.
2._____ Minimum 10’ access/maintenance easement around stormwater
management facility.
L. _____ Provide headwall, discharge outside building setback or minimum 30 feet from
dwelling, discharge outside of fill slopes, discharge to natural drainage or other
drainage system.
M. _____ Eliminate proposed concentrated discharge from site where existing condition is
sheet flow.
N. _____ Storm drainage structures are not allowed within the radius of a curb.
O. _____ Provide off-site easements from adjacent property owners affected by off-site
drainage from proposed development.
P. _____ Provide all necessary City of Alpharetta details: 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205,
210, 211, 212, 213, 220, 221, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234 and/or 235.
Q. _____ Provide all details necessary for construction of on-site storm structures.
R. _____ Provide pollution prevention marker detail.
 S. _____ All information and details included in the plans are consistent with the design
included in the report.
T. _____ Additional Comments:

Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

Sheet Requirements
A. _____ Provide name and 24-hour telephone number of local contact responsible for the
development’s erosion and sediment control.
B. _____ Provide soil information such as names, erodibility, permeability, and mapping
units. Delineate soil types on plans.
C. _____ Delineate all State waters within 200 feet of site or provide statement: “This site
does not contain any state waters or wetlands.”
D. _____ Delineate 100-year floodplains.
E. _____ Delineate future conditions floodplains. Provide modeling and mapping data if
within watershed of 100-640 acres.
F. _____ Delineate all wetlands. Provide copy of all regulatory documentation permitting
any proposed impacts and wetlands delineation report.
G. _____ Provide a description of neighboring areas such as streams, lakes, residences,
roads etc. that might be affected by the proposed land disturbance. Include
critical areas.
H. _____ Include construction schedule with timing of start/end dates for clearing/grading,
construction activities, and erosion control maintenance.
I. _____ Erosion and Sediment Control plans should be phased (minimum of 3 phases)
and limits of disturbance should be clearly shown for each phase.
J. _____ Limits of disturbance (on Grading and Erosion Control plans)

K. _____ Delineate drainage basins on initial phase erosion control sheet and note acreage
for each basin. Update basin acreage and delineation on intermediate and final
phases as they are altered.
L. _____ Accurate description of the sequence of construction.

M. _____ Delineate 50-foot undisturbed buffer along non-perennial streams measured

horizontally from the wrested vegetation. Delineate 100-foot undisturbed buffer
along perennial streams.
N. _____ Delineate 75-foot impervious setback along non-perennial stream measured from
the wrested vegetation. Delineate 150-foot impervious setback along perennial
streams.
O. _____ If stream buffer encroachment is proposed, provide necessary variance approval
from City, State and Corps of Engineers as applicable.
P. _____ Provide 67 cubic yards per acre drained sediment storage for each stage of
construction. Include specific design information and calculations for all
 structural measures on site, such as temporary sediment basins, retrofitted
detention ponds, and excavated inlets.
Q. _____ Add note: Sediment storage volume must be in place prior to and during all land
disturbing activities until final stabilization of the site has been achieved.
R. _____ When discharging from sediment basins and impoundments, permittees are
required to utilize outlet structures that withdraw water from the surface, unless
infeasible. If outlet structures that withdraw water from the surface, such as
skimmers, are not feasible, a written justification must be included on the plans.

S. _____ Show that the required 2:1 L/W ratio in Sediment basins and impoundments from
the points of inflow to the riser/outlet is met. In any case where baffles are
required, show how the baffle length was determined so that it provides the
effective length (Le).

T. _____ Show 25-year storm water velocity at all headwalls and provide appropriate
outlet protection to provide non-erosive conveyance (provide stone size, apron
length, width, and depth for St). Aprons shall be constructed with no slope along
its length (0.0% grade).
U. _____ Include all applicable uniform structural coding symbols Cd, Ch, Co, Cr, Dc, Di,
Dn1, Dn2, Ga, Gr, Lv, Rd, Re, Rt, Sd1-S,Sd2, Sd3, Sd4-type, Sk, Sr, St, Su, Tp,
and Wt. Provide symbol legend.
V. _____ Include all applicable vegetative coding symbols Bf, Ds1, Ds2, Ds3, Ds4, Du, Ss,
Fl-Co, Tac, and Sb.
W. _____ Include all necessary details for erosion control practices that conform to or
exceed standards in the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia
(most current edition).
X. _____ Include a vegetative plan for all temporary and permanent vegetative practices
including species, planting dates, seeding, fertilizer, lime and mulching rates.
Vegetative plan must show options for year-round seeding.
Y. _____ Erosion control matting shall be installed on all slopes 3:1 and steeper. (Provide
Note.)
Z. _____ Provide note: Approved plans and NPDES Daily Log must be on site at all times.
AA. _____ Provide note stating Professional Engineer has visited the proposed site. (Include
P.E. seal and signature.)
BB. _____ Provide note: Contractor must attend City of Alpharetta Pre-Construction Class
prior to site initiation.
CC. _____ If common development – Provide typical erosion control plan for each
individual lot or outparcel.
DD. _____ If alternative BMP is proposed submit documentation including one page
summary, documentation of side by side testing, proof of previous installation in
like condition and all specifications for installation and maintenance.
 EE. _____ If alternative BMP is proposed include the following note: The use of the
alternative BMP for ___________(type of BMP, i.e. silt fence) has been
reviewed and has been determined to be allowable only for this ES&PC Plan.
This review was site specific based on the documentation submitted and certified
by the Design Professional and required by the Georgia Environmental
Protection Division and the Georgia Soil and water Conservation Commission.
FF. _____ Any construction activity which discharges stormwater into an Impaired Stream
Segment, or within 1 linear mile upstream of and within the same watershed as,
any portion of a Biota Impaired Stream Segment must comply with Part III.C. of
the Permit. Include the completed Appendix 1 listing all the BMPs that will be
used for those areas of the site which discharge to the Impaired Stream. (Foe
Killer Creek)
GG. _____ If a TMDL implementation plan for sediment has been finalized for the Impaired
Stream Segment at least six months prior to submittal of NOI, the ES&PC Plan
must address any site-specific conditions or requirements included in the TMDL
Implementation Plan.
HH. _____ Limits of disturbance shall be no greater than 50 acres for each individual
permittee (i.e. Primary, Secondary, Tertiary) at any one time and nor more than
50 contiguous acres at one time without prior written authorization from the EPD
district Office. If EPD approves a request to disturb 50 acres or more at any one
time, the Plan must include at least 4 BMPs listed in Appendix 1.
II. _____ Additional Comments:

EPD ES&PC Checklist items

JJ. _____ Provide Erosion Control and Pollution Prevention Plan.

KK. _____ Design Professional certification statement and signature
“I certify that the permittee’s Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan
provides for an appropriate and comprehensive system of best management practices required
by the Georgia Water Quality Control Act and the document “Manual for Erosion and
Sediment Control in Georgia” (Manual) published by the State Soil and Water Conservation
Commission as of January 1, of the year in which the land-disturbing activity was permitted,
provides for the sampling of the receiving water(s) or the sampling of the storm water outfalls
and that the designed system of best management practices and sampling methods is expected
to meet the requirements contained in the General NPDES Permit No. GAR 10000x.”

LL. _____ A note describing practices used to reduce the pollutants in storm water
discharges.
MM. _____ Plan includes BMPs for all phases of common development including individual
building lots and out-parcels, etc. regardless of who owns or operates the
individual sites.
NN. _____ A note indicating that the applicable portion of ES&PC Plan is to be provided to
each secondary permittee prior to the secondary conducting any construction
activity and in the event of any change to the plan. Should include signature
block for secondary permittee.
OO. _____ A note indicating that the design professional who prepared the ES&PC Plan is
to inspect the installation of BMPs within 7 days after the construction activity
begins. The note should indicate that proof of site visit should be kept on site.
PP. _____ Primary Permittee certification statement and signature
“I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure
that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible
for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing
violations.”

QQ. _____ A note indicating that any changes to the ES&PC Plan which have significant
effect on the BMPs with a hydraulic or design component must be certified by
the design professional and must be approved by the City of Alpharetta.
RR. _____ A note must be added that provides the estimated runoff coefficient or peak
discharge flows of the site prior to and after construction activities are completed.
This should match the information shown in the storm water management
manual.
SS. _____ A site map showing drainage patterns, surface waters including wetlands, and
locations where storm water is discharged to surface water.
TT. _____ List of the names and addresses of all secondary permittees.
UU. _____ If not including sediment basins during all phases of construction, a note
explaining the rational for this decision must be included.
VV. _____ A note describing the measures that will be installed during the construction
process to control pollutants in storm water that will occur after construction
operations have been completed.
WW. _____ A note indicating that waste materials shall not be discharged to waters of the
State except as authorized by a Section 404 permit.
XX. _____ A note documenting that the ES&PC Plan is in compliance with waste disposal,
sanitary sewer, or septic tank regulations.
YY. _____ Indicate the BMPs for the remediation of all petroleum spills and leaks or add a
note indicating why none are necessary.
ZZ. _____ Details on required inspections and record keeping by the primary permittee,
secondary permittees, and tertiary permittees.
AAA. _____ Sampling locations.
BBB. _____ Description of the analytical methods used to collect and analyze the samples
from each location.
CCC. _____ If applicable – Appendix B Rationale for outfall sampling points.
DDD. _____ Information on sampling frequency and reporting requirements.
EEE. _____ A note stating that if Primary Permittee changes during the course of a project,
the new Primary Permittee must submit copies of the new NOI to the City of
Alpharetta Land Disturbance Inspector.
FFF. _____ Show BMPs for concrete wash down areas. If not allowed on site add note to
plans.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A. _____ Ensure Maps, drawings, and supportive documentation bear signature and seal of
professional engineer, site surveys bear signature and seal of licensed surveyor,
and erosion control plans bear signature and seal of engineer, surveyor, architect,
or landscape architect in the State of Georgia.
B. _____ Provide design professional’s Level 2 Erosion Education and Training Course
certification number and expiration date.
C. _____ For sites with over 1 acre disturbed area, provide note: Two copies of the
NPDES Notice of Intent must be provided to the Land Disturbance Inspector
prior to initiating construction.
D. _____ Provide an encroachment agreement from adjacent properties for off-site work,
ingress/egress site access agreement, approval from DOT for site entrance.
E. _____ Provide/correct hydrologic analysis and design for 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100-
year storm events on all detention facilities and design for runoff reduction
and/or water quality control devices (See Stormwater Design Checklist.)
F. _____ Provide the following notes on the plan (notes in bold must be bold on plan):
1._____ All areas to receive structural fill to be cleared, stripped and free of
topsoil, roots, stumps, and all other deleterious material. Structural fill to
be clean from organics and all other deleterious material. Fill to be placed
in maximum 8” lifts and compacted to at least 95% standard proctor
maximum density and to within 3%+ of the optimum moisture content,
unless otherwise specified in the project geotechnical report or by the
project geotechnical engineer. All fill soils to be placed under the
observation of the project geotechnical engineer. Documentation of
compaction testing shall be provided to Land Disturbance Activity
Inspector for all roadway construction in right-of-way. (Including
deceleration lane) Contact Land Disturbance Activity Inspector prior to
construction for further testing requirements.
2._____ Failure of the contractor to perform the prescribed erosion control
practices shall result in the immediate issuance of a stop-work order for
the project site, pursuant to UDC 3.1.1.F.2.d.
3._____ Maintenance of all soil erosion and sedimentation control practices,
whether temporary or permanent, shall be the responsibility of the owner.
4._____ All disturbed areas must be vegetated within 14 days of final grade.
5._____ All fill slopes shall have silt fence at the toe of the slope.
6._____ This site does not contain any state waters or wetlands. (if applicable)
7._____ The escape of sediment from the site shall be prevented by the
installation of erosion and sediment control measures and practices
prior to, or concurrent with, land-disturbing activities.
8._____ Erosion control measures will be maintained at all times. If full
implementation of the approved plan does not provide for effective
 erosion control, additional erosion and sediment control measures
shall be implemented to control or treat the sediment source.
9._____ The Contractor shall remove sediment once it has accumulated to one-half
the original height of the silt fence used for erosion control.
10._____ Maximum cut or fill slopes are 2 horizontal: 1 vertical.
11._____ Any disturbed area left exposed for 14 days shall be stabilized with
mulch or temporary seeding.
12._____ All silt fence shall be Type S.
13._____ The construction exit shall be maintained in a condition, which will
prevent tracking or flow of mud onto public right-of-way. This may
require periodic top dressing with stone, as conditions demand. (All
materials spilled, dropped, washed, or tracked from vehicle or site onto
roadway or into storm drain system must be removed immediately by
sweeping.)
14._____ All storm drains and drop inlets will have 4” permanent pollution
prevention markers installed prior to inspection. Markers are available at
City of Alpharetta Community Development Department 678-297-6070.
15._____ The owner will maintain storm water runoff controls at all times.
Additional controls will be installed if determined necessary by City
inspection.
16._____ Irrigation systems are not allowed within the public right-of-way.
17._____ At least one person on a project or site must have completed the Level 1A
Erosion Education & Training Course and be certified by GSWCC.
18._____ Subcontractors must complete either Level 1A Erosion Education &
Training Course or attend Subcontractor Awareness seminar.
19._____ Landscaping, fencing, or safety benches per Georgia Stormwater
Management Manuel required around stormwater management facilities.
20._____ The City will require a maintenance bond to remain in place on all public
improvements (including but not limited to curb and gutter, sidewalk,
pavement and base, pavement markings and street signs or signalization,
the entire project storm system both inside and outside right-of-way,
detention and water quality devices) for a minimum of one (1) year after
final plat sign-off or until the final certificate of occupancy is issued,
whichever is longer. This bond should be granted for one-year and
renewed until the final certificate of occupancy is issued.