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Design & Construction Standards Manual
The Prince William County Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) has been developed and designated to assist the public with the policies and regulations that apply to land development in Prince William County. The provisions contained herein relate primarily to the requirements which apply to the review and approval of site development plans and plats, and construction in accordance with those plans.
| SECTION | TITLE | EFFECTIVE / ADOPTED / UPDATED |
|---|---|---|
| Section 100 | General Information and Policies | Approved July 12, 2016 Effective July 12, 2016 |
| Section 200 | Definitions | Adopted June 6, 2006 |
| Section 300 | Fire Safety Systems | Effective June 4, 2024 |
| Section 400 | Water Supply Systems | Adopted June 6, 2006 |
| Section 500 | Sanitary Sewer Systems | Adopted December 3, 2019 Effective February 3, 2020 |
| Section 600 | Transportation Systems | Adopted June 26, 2018 |
| Section 700 (Last Update Feb 3, 2020) |
Environmental Systems (Grading Floodplains Erosion & Sediment Control, etc.) |
Minor Modifications - Sections 702.02, 702.04, and 711.01 – Effective February 3, 2020 Updated Section 730-Floodplan Management Regulations-Effective August 3, 2015 Updated Section 700-Storm Water Management Regulations-Effective July 1, 2014 |
| Section 800 | Buffer Areas Landscaping & Tree Cover Requirements | Amended January 16, 2018 |
| Section 900 | Parks & Schools | Adopted June 6, 2006 |
| Section 1000 | Highway Corridor Overlay District Regulations | Adopted July 15, 2014 |
For more information on the DCSM please email [email protected].
Related Pages:
Related Documents:
- Administrative Procedures Manual: The Administrative Procedures Manual is normally sold in conjunction with the Prince William County Design and Construction Standards Manual. It contains administrative items and information pertaining to submissions and review of site or subdivision plans/plats submitted for review in Prince William County. Among the information contained in the manual is the minimum submission requirements review process and time frames required plan types permit types and procedures bond/escrow options etc. for land development in Prince William County.
- DCSM Section 100 July 2016 changes see Attachment A & Attachment B.
- Article IV - Stormwater Management Code (effective July 1, 2014).
- Summary of DCSM Amendments from August 2006 until March 2014.