Department of Building, Housing, and Zoning

First Quarter Review and Analysis - FY 2005

            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 4 cases

1109 New Bedford Way

            Applicant/Owner:     William R. & Gail C. Potts

            Appeal:          Fence Height Variance

207 Kiley Drive

            Applicant/Owner:     Trigen Laboratoreis, Inc.

            Appeal:          Enlargement of Nonconforming Structure

200 Records Street

            Applicant/Owner:     Donald Baysinger

            Appeal:          Front Yard Setback Variance

807 Brown Street

            Applicant/Owner:     Morris & Morris, Ltd. (Shore Distributors), represented by John H. Plummer & Assoc., Inc.

            Appeal:          Enlargement of Nonconforming Structure and Variance

Planning and Zoning Commission

Processed and submitted 17 cases

Merritt Mill Road - Merritt Mill Townhouses & Apartments

            Applicant/Owner:     East Fields Development, LLC

            Case:  Comprehensive Development Plan

Naylor Mill & Jersey Roads - Three Creeks Subdivision

            Applicant/Owner:     Larry J. Causey & Sons

            Case:  Comprehensive Development Plan

Johnson Road - Johnson’s Retreat

            Applicant/Owner:     Larry J. Causey & Sons

            Case:  Comprehensive Development Plan

205 Executive Plaza - Mt. Hermon Professional Center

            Applicant/Owner:     McCain Appraisals

            Case:  Sign Plan

Paleochannel District

            Case:  Public Hearing - Text Amendment - Salisbury Municipal Code

2300 N. Salisbury Blvd.

            Applicant/Owner:     Centre at Salisbury Mall/Regal Theaters

            Case:  Comprehensive Development Plan

303-305 Phillip Morris Drive - Phillip Morris Business Park

            Applicant/Owner:     Kirk Kinnamon/AdCon

            Case:  Condominium Site Plan

Sweetbay Drive - The Fountains Business Center

            Applicant/Owner:     Davis Development Co, LLC

            Case:  Revised Sign Plan

West Dagsboro Road - Kohl’s Department Store

            Applicant/Owner:     Silicato-Wood Partnership, rep. By Davis, Bowen & Friedel

            Case:  Preliminary Comprehensive Development Plan

1108-1110 Parsons Road - Bubble Junction

            Applicant/Owner:     Mitch Wyatt/English Signs

            Case:  Revised Sign Plan

West Dagsboro Road - Kohl’s Department Store

            Applicant/Owner:     Silicato-Wood Partnership, rep. By Davis, Bowen & Friedel

            Case:  Final Comprehensive Development Plan

Parsons Road - Waterside Apartments

            Applicant/Owner:     Lane Engineering

            Case:  Revised Comprehensive Development Plan

Parsons Road - Wali Plaza Shopping Center

            Applicant/Owner:     Ciancitto Architects

            Case:  Comprehensive Development Plan

Canal Park Drive, Canal Woods, Section V

            Applicant/Owner:     Donald E. Williams

            Case:  Comprehensive Development Plan

Glen Avenue

            Applicant/Owner:     Kinnamon & Lloyd

            Case:  Preliminary Comprehensive Development Plan

Middle Neck and Beaglin Park Drives - Aydelotte Farm PRD #7, Phase I

            Applicant/Owner:     East Land Development, et al

            Case:  Prelilminary Comprehensive Development Plan

Dickerson Lane - Avalon Plaza Shopping Center

            Applicant/Owner:     Parcel Plus and Talbot’s

            Case:  Revised Sign Plan

Subdivision Plats

Reviewed 3 plats for the Planning Commission

                        East Fields LLC                     Final                                       28 Townhouse Lot

                        Merritt Mill Road

                        Three Creeks                          Preliminary                             124 Lots

                        Naylor Mill Road & Jersey Road

                        Johnson’s Retreat                   Preliminary                             70 Lots

                        Johnson Road

Historic District Commission

Submitted 20 Cases

622 Light Street

            Applicant/Owner:     Thomas Evans

            Request:         Fence

224-226 W. Main Street

            Applicant/Owner:     Dean Lonzano

            Request:        Reworking/in-filling existing storefront on 224 W. Main

700 Camden Avenue

            Applicant/Owner:     Betty Travis

            Request:        Fence

403 Newton Terrace

            Applicant/Owner:     Devin Warwick

            Request:        Part I   Thermal pane vinyl windows

                                    Part II Vinyl siding

                                    Part III Customize the facia

                                    Part IV Vinyl soffit

710 Smith Street

            Applicant/Owner:     A.K.B. Rentals, LLC rep. by Kathleen West

            Request:        Part I   Vinyl ceiling on porch

                                    Part II Vinyl siding

144 E. Main Street

            Applicant/Owner:     Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce rep. by Brad Bellacicco

            Request:        Sign

110 W. Main Street

            Applicant/Owner:     Peninsula Bank rep. by Scott Rogers, Davis, Bowen & Friedel

            Request:        2^nd Story Addition

144 E. Main Street - Sign

             Applicant/Owner:        Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce

             Request:           Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce

230 W. Main Street

             Applicant/Owner:        Randy & Ann Taylor

             Request:           New entrance pavilion for the garden retail area

313 Middle Blvd.

             Applicant/Owner:        Barbara M. Doris

             Request:           Fence

107 W. William Street

             Applicant/Owner:        Bethesda U.M. Church

             Request:           Part I    Customize windows and arches

                                       Part II   Vinyl siding on small extended room (1^st floor)

                                       Part III New entry door and storm door on small extended room

                                       Part IV Vinyl tongue & groove floor on porch

                                       Part V  Vinyl posts on porch

                                       Part VI Customize porch ceiling

409 Camden Avenue

             Applicant/Owner:        Michelle Trissel

             Request:           Replacement Windows

620 Light Street

             Applicant/Owner:        William Curtis

             Request:           Fence

324 N. Division Street

             Applicant/Owner:        Rebecca Cathey

             Request:           Part I    Storm window replacement

                                       Part II   Vinyl replacement basement windows

                                       Part III Replace cellar door

                                       Part IV Replace shingles on garage

128 E. Church Street

             Applicant/Owner:        Verizon

             Request:           Replace Louvers

324 N. Division Street

            Applicant/Owner:     Rebecca Cathey

            Request:        Part I   Replace storm windows

                                    Part II Replace basement windows

311 Hazel Avenue

            Applicant/Owner:     Tim & Kimberly Green

            Request:        Fence

728 Smith Street

            Applicant/Owner:     Michael Pullen

            Request:        Part I   Vinyl Siding & shutters

                                    Part II Aluminum window treatments

                                    Part III Soffit & facia

234 Ohio Avenue

            Applicant/Owner:     Carl Whaley

            Request:        Vinyl Siding

219 Oakdale Road

            Applicant/Owner:     Robert Parker

            Request:        New single family dwelling

Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 0 Cases

Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 1 Case

219 E. Main Street - Manhattan Square

            Appeal:          Alternative floor/ceiling separations other than U.L. listings

Building, Housing, and Zoning Statistics

PERMITS:            187            Building Permits Issued

                                36            Sign Permits Issued

                                  4            Temporary Sign Permits Issued

                              122            Plumbing Permits Issued

                                  5            Demolition Permits Issued

                                  1            Grading Permits Issued

                                  1            Temporary Trailer Permits Issued

                                  3            Tent Permits Issued

                                  2            Pool Permits Issued

                                  2            Burn Permits Issued

                               15             Fence Permits Issued

                              378            TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED

Calls For Service

               $32,549,954             Estimated cost of construction during 2^nd Quarter

               $173,283      Total amount of fees generated from permits

               97                 Certificate of Occupancies Issued

               51                 Building Plan Reviews

               14                 Zoning Authorization Letters

               23                 Properties Clean and Lien

               87                  Properties Cut

               14                 Vehicles Towed

               0                   House Demolished

               7                   Houses Boarded-Up: 513 Booth, 317 Martin, 618 Lake, 211 Records, 209 Davis, 209 Records, 302 Carrolton

               12                 Court Cases Prosecuted

               2                   Burn Permit Issued: 2639 N. Salisbury Blvd. & Dykes Road

NOTE

               *$5,950       Amount generated from Municipal Infractions

               *114             Citizen Complaints were received this quarter

               *$625           Rental Unit Owners Licensing Fees

               *$7,100        Property Registration Fees

               *95               Comprehensive Inspections due to Rental Unit Registration

Permits Which Value $50,000 Estimated Cost Or Greater

Code Enforcement

(July 2004 - September 2004)

*Housing Inspections due to Rental Unit Registration