Department of Building, Housing, and Zoning
Second 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 6 cases
2410 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: Marland Square LLC
Appeal: Parking Space Variance
1710 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: Salisbury Auto Body
Appeal: Parking & Paving Variance and Setback Variance
Civic Avenue and Mt. Hermon Road - Twilley Center
Applicant/Owner: Sunset Heights, Inc. represented by Selby Sign Co.
Appeal: Enlarge Legal Nonconforming Sign - Tabled
Civic Avenue and Mt. Hermon Road - Twilley Center
Applicant/Owner: Sunset Heights, Inc. represented by Selby Sign Co.
Appeal: Enlarge Legal Nonconforming Sign
1015 S. Salisbury Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: first Salisbury, LLC, represented by Selby Sign Co.
Appeal: Enlarge Legal Nonconforming Structures (billboard)
424 W. College Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Thomas J. Ayd, Jr.
Appeal: Variance to Retain 6' High Stockade Fence w/supporting Structures Facing the Adjoining Properties
Planning and Zoning Commission
Processed and submitted 13 cases
110 W. Main Street/107 Camden Street
Applicant/Owner: Peninsula Bank
Case: Certificate of design and site Plan Approval
Tilghman Road - Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Applicant/Owner: Shoppes At Salisbury
Case: Sign Plan Amendment
Calloway Street - 20 Apartment Units
Applicant/Owner: Hickory Lane One, Inc.
Case: Preliminary Comprehensive Development Plan
Parsons Road
Applicant/Owner: Wali Plaza Shopping Center - Ciancitto Architects
Case: Final Comprehensive Development Plan
Pemberton Drive
Applicant/Owner: Cottages At River House Seniors Apartment Complex
Case: Comprehensive Development Plan Amendment
South Schumaker Drive
Applicant/Owner: Mallard Landing PRD #6
Case: Public Hearing - Outline Development Plan
N. Salisbury Blvd. - Lord Salisbury Shopping Center
Applicant/Owner: Ross Dress for Less, represented by Sheridan Signs
Case: Revised Sign Plan
Tilghman Road & US Rt. 50
Applicant/Owner: Gateway Crossing (formerly Shoppers World)
Case: Sign Plan
Pemberton Drive
Applicant/Owner: Martin/Ruark Annexation
Case: Preliminary Comprehensive Development Plan
Glen Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Glen Heights - Kinnamon & Lloyd
Case: Final Comprehensive Development Plan
Middle Neck & Beaglin park Drives
Applicant/Owner: The Preserve at Aydelotte Farm PRD #7, Phase I - Eastfields, LLC
Case: Final Comprehensive Development Plan
East Naylor Mill Road
Applicant/Owner: The Villages at Parsons Lake Townhouses - Thomas H. Ruark
Case: Final Comprehensive Development Plan
N. Salisbury Blvd. - Lord Salisbury Shopping Center
Applicant/Owner: Bed Bath & Beyond, represented by Hekemian
Case: Elevations and Sign Plan
Subdivision Plats
Reviewed 4 plats for the Planning Commission
The Meadows Neighborhood Revised Final 4 Lots
Union Avenue & Handy Street
The Green at Heritage Preliminary/Final 52 Lots
Fairview 7 Hidden Meadow Lanes
Go-Getters Foundation, Inc. Preliminary/Final 1 Lot
Calloway Street
Gateway Crossing Preliminary/Final 9 Lots
Tilghman Road & US Rt. 50
Historic District Commission
Submitted 21 Cases
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
101 N Division Street
Applicant/Owner: Wicomico County
Request: Alterations to west end entrance doors
205 W. Main Street - Doug & Carol Naarup/Metropolitan Magazine
Wall sign - north elevation
728 Smith Street
Applicant/Owner: Michael Pullen
Request: Part I Vinyl Siding & shutters
Part II Aluminum window treatments
Part III Soffit & facia
320 Poplar Hill Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Felix McKenzie
Request: Fence
403 N. Division Street
Applicant/Owner: Steve Zabel
Request: Part I Awnings
Part II Rear storm door replacement
Part III Front storm door replacement
Part IV Garage door replacement
318 Park Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Robert Fairbank
Request: Fence
109-111 W. Main Street
Applicant/Owner: Douglas Church
Request: Awnings
315 N. Division Street -
Applicant/Owner: Brynne Hayes & Dean Lonzano
Request: Fence
409 Poplar Hill Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Robin & Linda Cockey
Request: Replacement of porch railings
409 Camden Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Michelle Trissell
Request: Vinyl Siding
107 Baptist Street
Applicant/Owner: Honick and White
Request: Sign
228 N. Division Street
Applicant/Owner: Michael Moore
Request: Part I Handicap Ramp
Part II Sign
601-603 Camden Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Mary Matthews
Request: Fence
617 Oakhill Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Sarah Showell/Cruiseway Rentals
Request: Part I Vinyl Siding
Part II Replacement Windows
123 Camden Street
Applicant/Owner: Brent & Amy Miller represented by Gene Trapkin, Signs by Sheridan
Request: Sign
613 Oakhill Avenue -
Applicant/Owner: Harold & Barbara Shrieves
Request: Part I Chain link fence across front property line
Part II Vinyl fence along rear property line
Part III Vinyl siding & relocation of existing door on shed in rear yard
Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 0 Cases
Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 0 Case
Building, Housing, and Zoning Statistics
PERMITS: 137 Building Permits Issued
65 Sign Permits Issued
1 Temporary Sign Permits Issued
100 Plumbing Permits Issued
1 Demolition Permits Issued
7 Grading Permits Issued
4 Temporary Trailer Permits Issued
0 Tent Permits Issued
0 Pool Permits Issued
4 Burn Permits Issued
9 Fence Permits Issued
328 TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED
Calls For Service
|
|
Oct. 2003 - Dec. 2003 |
Jan. 2004 - Mar. 2004 |
Apr. 2004 - June 2004 |
July 2004 - Sept. 2004 |
Oct. 2004- Dec. 2004 |
|
Building |
606 |
575 |
603 |
627 |
623 |
|
Housing |
2176 |
2133 |
2497 |
3319 |
2448 |
|
Zoning |
33 |
51 |
44 |
50 |
52 |
|
Plumbing |
295 |
320 |
398 |
356 |
350 |
|
TOTALS |
3110 |
3079 |
3542 |
4352 |
3473 |
$10,027,357 Estimated cost of construction during 2nd Quarter
$194,306 Total amount of fees generated from permits
99 Certificate of Occupancies Issued
43 Building Plan Reviews
10 Zoning Authorization Letters
43 Properties Clean and Lien
44 Properties Cut
11 Vehicles Towed
0 House Demolished
1 House Repaired by Contractor: 123 Second Street
3 Houses Boarded-Up: 1204 Emerson Avenue, 220 Records Street, 405 Barclay Street
24 Court Cases Prosecuted
4 Burn Permit Issued: 1029 Caravan Way, 1404 Bell Island Trail, 1949 Windsor Drive, Sassafras Meadow
NOTE
❋$1,275 Amount generated from Municipal Infractions
❋69 Citizen Complaints were received this quarter
❋$275 Rental Unit Owners Licensing Fees
❋$775 Property Registration Fees
❋97 Comprehensive Inspections due to Rental Unit Registration
Permits Which Value $100,000 Estimated Cost Or Greater
687 N. Park Drive SFD - Detached $156,704
6091 Fuller Lane SFD - Detached $120,000
1506 Handy’s Meadow SFD - Detached $267,158
6023 Tarry Town Road SFD - Detached $156,426
Marquis Avenue SFD - Detached $105,952
28133 Cross Creek Drive SFD - Detached $102,752
681 Bainbridge Court SFD - Detached $156,704
2424 N. Salisbury Blvd. Store/Customer Service $200,000
(Starbucks shell only)
2737 N. Salisbury Blvd. Store/Customer Service $500,000
(Talbots)
2001 Northwood Drive Warehouse $120,000
404 Winfield Avenue Warehouse $125,000
131 Columbia Road Warehouse/Water Plant $170,000
701 E. Naylor Mill Road Retail/Office $556,100
801 E. Naylor Mill Road Retail/Office $273,900
315 Mill Pond Lane Poolhouse & Pool $200,000
115 E. North Pointe Drive Interior Alterations $150,000
(Home Depot)
647 S. Salisbury Blvd. Interior Alterations $140,000
(Urgent Care)
Tilghman Road Interior Alterations $250,000
(Olympia Fitness)
2300 N. Salisbury Blvd. Exterior Alterations $300,000
1810 N. Salisbury Blvd. Addition/Alterations $275,000
(Peninsula Bank)
2407 E. Naylor Mill Rd. Addition $105,000
(Designer’s Edge)
100-106 W. Main Street Addition $326,200
(Peninsula Bank)
Code Enforcement
(October 2004 - December 2004)
|
Violations |
Warning Notices |
Violation
Letters |
Municipal Infractions |
|
Vehicle |
— |
208 |
--- |
|
Weeds |
--- |
134 |
--- |
|
Rubbish |
--- |
389 |
--- |
|
Housing Interior |
— |
29 |
101 |
|
Exterior |
--- |
112 |
--- |
|
Vacate/Condemn |
--- |
45 |
--- |
|
Zoning |
--- |
8 |
--- |
|
Plumbing |
--- |
--- |
--- |
|
Building |
-- |
--- |
--- |
|
Parking |
52 |
--- |
9 |
|
Demolition |
--- |
--- |
--- |
|
Trash Receptacles |
8 |
3 |
--- |
|
Moratorium Violation |
— |
--- |
--- |
|
*Comprehensive Insp. |
--- |
97 |
--- |
|
TOTAL |
60 |
1025 |
110 |
*Housing Inspections due to Rental Unit Registration