Specifications, Reviews, Planning, and Application Resources

The City has created Building and Land Development as a one stop resource for codes, specifications, reviews, planning, and permits, from initial application through certificate of occupancy. Use this link to get started. 

Engineering Design and Construction Specifications

• City Standard Engineering Design and Constructions Specifications and Supplemental Specifications

Notice of Specification Updates
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About Us
Traffic control devices are used to protect the traveling public and to safely and effectively guide road users and pedestrians alike.   The City of Davenport’s Traffic Engineering Department is responsible for ensuring effective traffic control is provided within the City.

Find details about the how and why behind signs and signals or make a request for service at this link. 

For the Traveling Public
Street and sewer improvements can lead to inevitable slowdowns and traffic reroutes. To stay on top of detours and lane reductions visit betterroadsdavenportiowa.com. You will find information on current lane reductions and closures or use the link to sign-up for alerts. 

For Contractors

Contractors, or their designee, must submit an application to close a road or reduce travel lanes in the right-of-way at least three business days in advance of the closure unless emergency conditions exist.  Work cannot commence until the application is approved. 

Submit an application at this link.

The Engineering and Capital Projects Department is committed to the continuous improvement of our city’s infrastructure networks. Before prioritizing and planning improvements, several factors are taken into account, including the condition of assets, their life cycle, safety considerations, regulatory requirements, and available funding, among others. Using this information, the Department identifies each year’s Capital Improvement Projects based on available funding, feedback from various departments, and the goals set by the City Council. 

• You can find the current Capital Improvement Budget and Projects in the city’s budget at this link. 

Maintaining, managing, and planning infrastructure requires a lot of data. 
To help, the city uses a robust Geographic Information System (GIS) to track and monitor the condition of all city assets like streets and sewer lines. This helps to prioritize improvements and plan for activities that maintain or modernize the city’s infrastructure. 

While this data is helpful for monitoring, maintenance, and planning, it can also be useful for residents and businesses. 

• Check out our online map services at this link.

The Engineering & Capital Improvement Projects Department manages multiple programs to improve the city's infrastructure. While the bulk of the programs are for infrastructure such as streets and sewers, some programs support property owner and neighborhood improvements through cost-share programs.  

Find information on some of the many programs managed at the links below.  

• Alley Cost Share Program
• Sidewalk Cost Share Program
• Stormwater Best Management Practices Cost Share Program
• Streambank Cost Share Program
• Sewer System
  •  Sewer Lateral Repair Grant Program
• Street Network