Main Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Engineering Department include the following:

• Residential subdivision and commercial land development plan review and oversight of construction
• Implementing the Stormwater Management Ordinance (PDF)
• Floodplain management
• Review of drainage issues
• Preparation of plans and specifications for city-funded capital improvements projects
• Mapping
• Assigning new addresses

Working With the Department of Transportation

The City's engineering department also works closely with IDOT and the county on transportation projects affecting the Yorkville and the surrounding area. The Kendall County Long Range Transportation Plan (PDF) is available for more information.

Construction Details and Notes

• Fire Hydrant (PDF)
• Pressure Connection (PDF)
• Collector Street Lighting Detail (PDF)
• Local Street Lighting Detail (PDF)
• Survey Control Monuments (PDF)
• Thrust Block (PDF)
• Trench 1 (PDF)
• Trench 4 (PDF)
• Type 1 Manhole Frame and Cover (PDF)
• Typical Valve Manhole Detail (PDF)
• Water Main Construction Notes - Development (PDF)
• Water Main Pressure Connection (PDF)
• Water Service (PDF)