Except as otherwise provided in this code, design, detail, workmanship, and materials shall be in accordance with the current edition of the Washington State Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction” (referred to hereafter as the Standard Specifications), and the “Standard Plans for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction.” These documents are hereby adopted as part of this code.
(Ord. 395 § 3, 2003; Ord. 518 § 1, 2008)
A. 
The most current version of the following guidelines and standards are hereby adopted as part of this code. The design detail, workmanship and materials for all projects constructed under this code shall meet the following guidelines and standards. In case of a conflict among standards, the City Manager or authorized designee shall determine which standard shall govern.
B. 
Standards Adopted.
1. 
City of University Place Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan.
2. 
Conditions and standards as set forth in the Pierce County Health Department regulations.
3. 
Conditions and standards as set forth in the Pierce Transit regulations.
4. 
Conditions and standards as set forth in the University Place Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
5. 
King County Surface Water Design Manual.
6. 
U.S. Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as amended and approved by Washington State Department of Transportation.
7. 
WSDOT Construction Manual as amended and approved by Washington State Department of Transportation.
8. 
Conditions and standards adopted by the State of Washington, Department of Labor and Industries.
9. 
Traffic Engineering Handbook, Institute of Traffic Engineers.
10. 
Highway Capacity Manual, Transportation Research Board.
11. 
ITE Trip Generation Manual.
12. 
AASHTO, A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets.
13. 
King County Road Standards (for drainage structures, and appurtenances only).
14. 
Tacoma Electrical Code.
15. 
Roundabouts: An Informational Guide, Federal Highway Administration.
16. 
City of University Place Town Center Design Standards.
17. 
City of University Place Community Commercial Design Standards.
18. 
City of University Place Standards and Guidelines for Streetscape Elements.
19. 
Washington State Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington.
20. 
University Place Municipal Code.
(Ord. 395 § 3, 2003; Ord. 518 § 1, 2008; Ord. 679 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016)