Second 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 3 cases

1530-1534 Edgemore Avenue/1505 Northwood Drive

            Applicant/Owner:     Steve A. Meilhammer

            Appeal:          Front/Side/Rear Yard Setback Variances

520 Booth Street

            Applicant/Owner:     First Baptist Church of Salisbury, represented by AP & Company, LLC/Allen C. Price

Appeal:Enlargement of a Legal Nonconforming Structure

1121 Cotton Patch Drive

            Applicant/Owner:     Mark T. Reeves

            Appeal:          Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Buffer Variance

Planning and Zoning Commission

Processed and submitted 10 cases

Public Hearing - Text Amendment

            Case:  Salisbury Municipal Code - Political Signs

205 Executive Plaza - Mt. Hermon Professional Center

            Applicant/Owner:     McCain Appraisals

            Case:  Comprehensive Development Plan

Merritt Mill Road - Moore Annexation

            Case:  Zoning Recommendation

Glen Avenue - Stephens Annexation

            Case:  Zoning Recommendation

Sawback Lane

            Applicant/Owner:     Heritage, represented by Becker Morgan Group

            Case:  Final Comprehensive Development Plan

N. Salisbury Blvd.

            Applicant/Owner:     Lord Salisbury Shopping Center, represented by Soule and Associates

            Case:  Concept Comprehensive Development Plan

Centre At Salisbury Mall

            Applicant/Owner:     ChuckE Cheese, represented by Burson & Williams

            Case:  Sign Plan Amendment

Public Hearing - Text Amendment

            Case:  Salisbury Municipal Code - to add Dance, Cheerleading & Aerobics Studio to the Light Industrial District

Sweetbay Drive

            Applicant/Owner:     The Fountains Business Park

            Case:  Comprehensive Development Plan

1005 Mt. Hermon Road

            Applicant/Owner:     Latitude Investments, LLC, represented by Gillis-Gilkerson

            Case:  Comprehensive Development Plan

Subdivision Plats

Reviewed 0 plats for the Planning Commission

Historic District Commission

Submitted 20 Cases

303 Newton Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Roberta Farrell

      Case:        Demolition of shed

205 E. Market Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Allen & Shariff Holdings, LLC rep. by David Vander Vossen

      Case:        Sign

406 Camden Avenue

      Applicant/Owner:           Frank & Regina Brittingham rep. by Randy Taylor

      Case:        Replacement windows

616 Light Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Daniel Hughes

      Case:        Replace front door and all windows

300 North Blvd.

      Applicant/Owner:           Mary Barjion

      Case:        Replacement windows

725 Camden Avenue

      Applicant/Owner:           William & Jacklyn Jones

      Case:        Approval of steps

222 Middle Blvd.

      Applicant/Owner:           Robert Reading

      Case:        Replacement windows

309 E. Main Street Street

      Applicant/Owner:           First Mariner Bank

      Case:        Wall sign change

111 Baptist Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Banks, Nason & Hickson/Hudson Health Services, Inc.

      Case:        Entrance alterations

703 Smith Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Patrick & Deniece Ashley

      Case:        Vinyl siding & cover soffitt and trim

800 Camden Avenue

      Applicant/Owner:           Robert & Katherine Klug

      Case:        Storm windows and door

213 W. Main Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Dr. Au/Miller Property Management - David’s Restaurant

      Case:        Sign alterations

511 Poplar Hill Avenue

      Applicant/Owner:           Adam March

      Case:        Replacement Windows

207 E. Isabella Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Rebecca Cathy

      Case:        Removal of sheds

124 E. Market Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Dennis & Baumgartner

      Case:        Wall sign

328 Calvert Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Shore Transit - Rick Dwyer

      Case:        Sign

703 Smith Street

      Applicant/Owner:            Patrick & Deniece Ashley

      Case:        Vinyl siding and cover soffitt and trim (additional information has been provided in reference to asbestos)

303 Newton Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Roberta Farrell

      Case:        Demolition of shed (no additional information has been provided)

123 Camden Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Brent & Amy Miller

      Case:        Alterations

406 Camden Avenue

      Applicant/Owner:           Frank & Regina Brittingham/Randy Taylor

      Case:        Replacement Windows (no additional information has been provided)

Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 0 Cases

Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 1 Cases

1800 Sweetbay Drive

      Applicant/Owner:           David Development, LLC

      Appeal:    Requesting an exemption from the fire rating of exterior wall opening in the path of egress.

Building, Housing, and Zoning Statistics

Calls For Service

Permits Which Value $50,000 Estimated Cost Or Greater

Code Enforcement

(October 2003 -December 2003)