First Quarter Review and Analysis - FY 2004

            The mission of the Department of Building, Housing, and Zoning is the enforcement of the Building, Housing, Zoning, and Plumbing Codes for the safety, health, and welfare of the people of Salisbury.

            A principal function of the Department is the administration and enforcement of the following codes and ordinances:

International Building Code 2000: Governs the construction, alterations, equipment, repair, and removal of buildings and/or other structures and fire safety.

International Residential Code 2000: Governs the construction and alterations of single family dwellings.

City of Salisbury Property Maintenance Code: Establishes living, sanitation, and environmental standards or conditions. Requires inspection and enforcement to assure safe living conditions protecting life and property from fire or other hazards.

City of Salisbury-Zoning Code: Regulates the use of land, building height, and area requirements for yards and other open spaces. Controls existing nonconforming uses, establishes use districts, and maintains standards for development.

City of Salisbury Plumbing Code: Establishes standards to insure that water and sewage facilities and fixtures are installed in such a manner to protect health.

International Mechanical Code, 1996: Provides standards to safeguard life, health, and property to the installation of mechanical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems.

State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code: Addresses those construction, protection, and occupancy features necessary to minimize danger to life from fire, smoke, fumes, or panic. The code also identifies the minimum criteria for the design of egress facilities so as to permit prompt escape of occupants from buildings, or, where desirable, into safe areas within the building. The NFPA also contains the National Gas Code and The National Electric Code.

State Handicapped Code: State of Maryland Code establishing the minimum standards for access to and use of public buildings.

City of Salisbury-Flood Plain Ordinance: Regulates special conditions for safe construction in the flood plain area.

City of Salisbury-Newtown Historical Ordinance: Requires special review by the Historic District Commission before construction in the Newtown Historic District.

City of Salisbury-Camden/Newton Historical Ordinance: Requires special review by the Historic District Commission before construction in the Camden/Newton Historic District.

City of Salisbury-Downtown Historical Ordinance: Requires special review by the commission before construction in the Downtown Historic District.

Boards and Commissions

Board of Zoning Appeals

Processed and submitted 7 cases

717 Rich-Wil Drive

            Applicant/Owner:     Anne Beach

            Appeal:          Side yard setback variance

1531-1533 Edgemore Avenue

            Applicant/Owner:     Thomas W. Hayes

Appeal:Special Exception for a day care center

425 Patterson Avenue

            Applicant/Owner:     Mel Snyder

            Appeal:          Enlargement of Nonconforming Structure and Setback Variance

1503 Mt. Hermon Road

            Applicant/Owner:     Horace A. Tippett

            Appeal:          Special Exception

804 Hammond Street

            Applicant/Owner:     Paul Elliott

            Appeal:          Rear Yard Setback Variance

411 Priscilla Street

            Applicant/Owner:     Wayne L. Mack

            Appeal:          Rear Yard Setback Variance

1530-1534 Edgemore Avenue/1505 Northwood Drive

            Applicant/Owner:     Steve A. Meilhammer

            Appeal:          Front Yard Setback Variances

Planning and Zoning Commission

Processed and submitted 11 cases

Public Hearing - Continued From May 15, 2003 Meeting - Text Amendment

            Applicant/Owner:     Donnie Williams

            Case:  To exclude Cedar Crossing from the limitations of the 4 to 2 “Family” amendments

Sawback Lane

            Applicant/Owner:     Heritage, represented by Becker Morgan Group

            Case:  Preliminary Comprehensive Development Plan

Mt. Hermon Road

            Applicant/Owner:     BB & T, represented by SignArt

            Case:  Sign Plan Amendment

Sweetbay Drive

            Applicant/Owner:     The Fountains Business Park

            Case:  Comprehensive Development Plan

772 S. Salisbury Blvd.

            Applicant/Owner:     Kinko’s, represented by Anchor Signs

            Case:  Sign Plan Amendment

Centre at Salisbury Mall

            Applicant/Owner:     Furniture & More, represented by Selby Sign Co.

            Case:  Sign Plan Amendment

U.S. Rt. 13 North

            Applicant/Owner:     Advance Auto annexation

            Case:  Zoning Recommendation

1415 S. Division Street

            Applicant/Owner:     Natesan & Snitzer offices

            Case:  Condominium Site Plan and Documents

Dickerson Lane

            Applicant/Owner:     Avalon Plaza Shopping Center

            Case:  Revised Final Comprehensive Development Plan/Building Elevations/Sign Plan

Belmont Avenue

            Applicant/Owner:     Milford Street Associates

            Case:  Preliminary Comprehensive Development Plan

Canal Park Drive - Waterside Landing

            Applicant/Owner:     Heavenly Homes, LLC

            Case:  Preliminary Comprehensive Development Plan

Subdivision Plats

Reviewed 1 plat for the Planning Commission

                        Cedar Crossing, Sec. 2           Prel./Final                               10 Lots

                        Cedar Crossing Road

Historic District Commission

Submitted 6 Cases

102 Elizabeth Street

             Applicant/Owner:        Arthur J. Smith

             Case:   Replace porch windows

801 Camden Avenue

             Applicant/Owner:        Janet & Jerry Baraby

             Case:   Replace roof shingles

303 E. William Street

             Applicant/Owner:        Rebecca Cathey

             Case:   Window and door replacement

109/111 W. Main Street

             Applicant/Owner:        Douglas Church

             Case:   Five new windows, four new apartments w/exterior alterations

110 W. Church Street

             Applicant/Owner:        A•ES Properties, LLC

            Case:              Sign

132 W. Market Street

            Applicant/Owner:     Backstreet Investments, LLC

            Case:  Close-in screened deck w/sliding glass windows and EFIS exterior

Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 0 Cases

Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 0 Cases

Building, Housing, and Zoning Statistics

PERMITS:      171      Building Permits Issued

                          45       Sign Permits Issued

                            2       Temporary Sign Permits Issued

                          90       Plumbing Permits Issued

                            5       Demolition Permits Issued

                            3       Grading Permits Issued

                            2       Burn Permits Issued

                            5       Tent Permits Issued

                            1       Pool Permits Issued

                          18       Fence Permits Issued

                        342      TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED

Calls For Service

                        $15,753,336    Estimated cost of construction during 1^st Quarter

                        $119,482         Total amount of fees generated from permits

                        85                    Certificate of Occupancies Issued

                        58                    Building Plan Reviews

                        12                    Zoning Authorization Letters

                        24                    Properties Clean and Lien

                        90                    Properties Cut

                          0                     House Demolished

                          0                     Houses Boarded-Up

                        33                    Court Cases Prosecuted

                          2                     Burn Permit Issued: Pemberton Drive & Snow Hill Road (Kensington Manor)

NOTE

                        ❋$6,125          Amount generated from Municipal Infractions

                        ❋154                Citizen Complaints were received this quarter

                        ❋Meetings Attended:

                                    2 SSU Compact meeting

                                    2 Mayor’s Round Table meetings

Permits Which Value $50,000 Estimated Cost Or Greater

Code Enforcement

(July 2003 - September 2003)