Third 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 5 cases

725 Rich-Wil Drive

            Applicant/Owner:     Shirley Connor, rep. by Wheatley's Home Improvements

            Appeal:          Side Yard Setback Variances

1208 Pemberton Drive

            Applicant/Owner:     Dr. Jose Alvarado

Appeal:Sign Setback Variance

1600 N. Salisbury Blvd.

            Applicant/Owner:     Bob Lawrence, Represented by Susan Usilton/READ Signs

Appeal:          Enlargement of Legal Nonconforming Structure/use and addition of a second fact to an
                       outdoor advertising structure

2637 N. Salisbury Blvd. - Lord Salisbury Shopping Center

            Applicant/Owner:     Hekemian Group, rep. by Soule and Associates

            Appeal:          Special Exception - 115,000 sq. ft. shopping center

517 Race Street

            Applicant/Owner:     Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., rep. by Andrew W. Booth & Associates

            Appeal:          Special Exception - Parking in a Residential District

Planning and Zoning Commission

Processed and submitted 18 cases

Public Hearing - Text Amendment

            Case:  Salisbury Municipal Code - John McClellan - to add a School of Special Instruction to the Industrial Park District

Old Ocean City Road - Farlow Annexation

            Case:  Zoning Recommendation

East Naylor Mill Road - Ruark Annexation

            Case:  Zoning Recommendation

Troopers Way - Phase II

            Applicant/Owner:     Avalon PRD #8

            Case:  Revised Final Comprehensive Development Plan

N. Salisbury Blvd.

            Applicant/Owner:     E. S. Adkins/Shore Transit

            Case:  Revised Comprehensive Development Plan

1400 E. Upland Drive - Harbor Pointe PRD #3A

            Applicant/Owner:     Doug P. Williams

            Case:  Revised Final Comprehensive Development Plan

Woodbrooke Drive

            Applicant/Owner:     Woodbrooke, rep.by George, Miles & Buhr

            Case:  Revised Comprehensive Development Plan

N. Salisbury Blvd.

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

            Case:  Final Comprehensive Development Plan

Belmont Avenue

            Applicant/Owner:     Milford Street Associates

            Case:  Comprehensive Development Plan

E. Naylor Mill Road

            Applicant/Owner:     Thomas H. Ruark

            Case:  Paleochannel Site Plan

South Schumaker drive - Robertson-Schyultz-Brittingham Annexation

            Case:  Zoning Recommendation

Harford Road - Homes at Foxfield Annexation

            Case:  Zoning Recommendation

Pemberton Drive - Ruark-Martin Annexation

            Case:  Zoning Recommendation

Glen Avenue - East Fields Annexation

            Case:  Zoning Recommendation

Parsons Road

            Applicant/Owner:     Mitch Wyatt

            Case:  Comprehensive Development Plan

Dickerson Lane

            Applicant/Owner:     Avalon Plaza Shopping Center

            Case:  Revised Final Comprehensive Development Plan

Onley Road

            Applicant/Owner:     University Village

            Case:  Preliminary Comprehensive Development Plan

109 E. North Pointe Drive

            Applicant/Owner:     Best Buy - The Commons Shopping Center

            Case:  Revised Building Elevation

Subdivision Plats

Reviewed 1 plats for the Planning Commission

Salisbury Investment Group            Resubdivision            1 Lot

East North Pointe Drive

Historic District Commission

Submitted 5 Cases

205 W. Main Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Doug & Carol Naarup-"The Metropolitan Magazine"

      Request:        Signs

109-11 W. Main Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Center City Investments, LLC/Doug Church

      Request:        Alterations/Awning

115 Walnut Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Constance Crane

      Request:        Fence

208 E. Main Street

      Applicant/Owner:           Allen & Shariff, Corp/Max Verbits

      Request:        Alterations/Addition

311 Ohio Avenue

      Applicant/Owner:           Al Broughton

      Request:        Replacement windows on house and vinyl siding and door on garage

Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 0 Cases

Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 0 Cases

Building, Housing, and Zoning Statistics

Calls For Service

Permits Which Value $50,000 Estimated Cost Or Greater

Code Enforcement

(January 2004 -March 2004)