Construction Standards & Specifications

Terrell Construction Standards & Specifications

To ensure that all public infrastructure in the City of Terrell is constructed to the highest possible standards, various design and construction standards have been developed by the Engineering Department and adopted by the City of Terrell City Council.  These standards are use on both capital improvement and development projects.


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Sign Monuments Standard

All sign monument information can be located in ordinance ????


Fire Department Commercial and Residential Development Guidelines

These guidelines are provided to assist the developers of commercial and residential properties to meet the requirements of the City of Schertz's Fire Marshal’s Office.  The information provided are guidelines only and are not intended to address all requirements. Currently the City references the 2021 IFC, 2022 IBC, & most current NFPA edition.





  1. Chris Snapp

    Chris Snapp, P.E.

    City Engineer & Director Municipal Development

  2. Engineering Department


    Physical Address
    201 E Nash Street
    Terrell, TX 75160

    Phone: 972-551-6600, ext. 8004
    Fax: 972-551-6682