Department of Building, Housing, and Zoning
Fourth Quarter Review and Analysis - FY 2003
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
East Naylor Mill Road
Applicant/Owner: Jolly House Foods/Golden Corral
Appeal: Ground sign height and surface area variance
400 Barclay Street
Applicant/Owner: Andre B. Sykes/ABS Construction
Appeal: Reconstruction of a legal nonconforming structure more than 50% destroyed & setback variances
727-729 Jackson Street
Applicant/Owner: Donald A. Hall, Jr.
Appeal: Lot width variances
202-208 W. Naylor Mill Road
Applicant/Owner: Verizon Wireless, represented by R.S. Smethurst, Jr.
Appeal: Side yard setback variance
210 Snow Hill Road
Applicant/Owner: Nancy Y. Collison
Appeal: Fence Height Variance
1710 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: Salisbury Auto Body, represented by Keith Iott
Appeal: Parking space variance and parking lot setback variance
Planning and Zoning Commission
Processed and submitted 17 cases
Pemberton Drive
Applicant/Owner: Martin & Ruark, rep. by ESP Design
Case: Final Comprehensive Development Plan
305 Phillip Morris Drive
Applicant/Owner: Kirk Kinnamon
Case: Comprehensive Site Plan
Dykes Road - Shady Grove Apartments
Applicant/Owner: Osprey Builders
Case: Final Comprehensive Development Plan
Spring Chase
Applicant/Owner: Spring Chase Community Association
Case: Public Heating - Text Amendment
1801 Autumn Grove Court
Applicant/Owner: Tiger Express
Case: Revised sign plan
Robertson Farm PDD #1
Case: Resolution of decision and findings of fact
Parcel #2505 - St. Alban’s Commons PRD #9
Applicant/Owner: Dale Dashiell/Milford W. Twilley
Case: Resolution of decision and findings of fact
North Pointe Plaza Shopping Center
Applicant/Owner: M & T Bank (Allfirst Bank), rep. By Sheridan Sign Co.
Case: Sign plan amendment
East Naylor Mill Road
Applicant/Owner: Mill Pond Village Plaza Shopping Center
Case: Sign plan
1801 Autumn Grove Court
Applicant/Owner: Autumn Grove & Punkin Courts
Case: Revised sign plan
Cedar Crossing
Applicant/Owner: Donnie Williams
Case: Public Hearing - text amendment
2410 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: Maryland Square, rep. By Ed Maguire
Case: Comprehensive Development Plan
115 E. Northpointe Drive
Applicant/Owner: Home Depot
Case: Revised Comprehensive Development Plan
Sweetbay Drive
Applicant/Owner: The Fountains - Medical Office
Case: Comprehensive Development Plan
2424 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: North Salisbury Shoppes, LLC, rep. By Soule & Assoc.
Case: Preliminary comprehensive development plan
2316 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: Red Lobster
Case: Revised building colors
510 Naylor Mill Road
Applicant/Owner: Jack Pusey
Case: Determination of use
Subdivision Plats
Reviewed 3 plats for the Planning Commission
Aspen Hills Final 31 Lots
Dykes Road
Rayner Farm Preliminary 175 Lots
Pemberton Drive
Heritage Final 10 Parcels
Pemberton Drive
Historic District Commission
Submitted 23 Cases
706 Waverly Drive
Applicant/Owner: Stewart Leer
Case: Sign
103 W. William Street
Applicant/Owner: Bethesda UM Church
Case: Window Replacement
300 N. Division Street
Applicant/Owner: Joyce G. Jordan
Case: Vinyl siding - garage
144 E. Main Street
Applicant/Owner: Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Case: Sign
306 Gay Street
Applicant/Owner: Darryl & Demi McJilton
Case: Alterations
118-122 N. Division Street
Applicant/Owner: George & Constance Strott
Case: Awning
112 High Street
Applicant/Owner: Trinity UM Church
Case: Shed
302 Middle Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: Matthew B. Davis
Case: Deck and vinyl siding
307 Gay Street
Applicant/Owner: Deborah & Thomas Boyd
Case: Roof replacement
231 Ohio Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Cathy Elaino
Case: Replace landing, steps & railing
309 Newton Street
Applicant/Owner: Second Wind, Inc.
Case: Fence
411 N. Poplar Hill Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Little Sisters of Jesus & Mary
Case: Porch roof replacement
118-122 N. Division Street
Applicant/Owner: George & Constance M. Strott
Case: Color selection for previously approved awning
312 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: John Postles/Atlantic Lighting & Sign
Case: Sign
306 Newton Street
Applicant/Owner: George A. Copeland
Case: Deck addition
406 Camden Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Randolph J. & Anne P. Taylor
Case: Fence
801 Camden Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Janet & Jerry Baraby
Case: Roof replacement
400 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: Signs By Tomorrow
Case: Sign
102 Elizabeth Street
Applicant/Owner: Arthur J. Smith
Case: Replace porch windows
231 Ohio Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Cathy Elaino
Case: Replace landing, steps and railing and install french doors.
400 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: Signs by Tomorrow
Case: Sign - tabled from 5/28/03 meeting
117 E. Isabella Street
Applicant/Owner: Victoria W. Greene
Case: Roof replacement & rear fire escape replacement
307 Gay Street
Applicant/Owner: Deborah & Thomas Boyd
Case: Roof Replacement
Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 0 Cases
Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 1 Case
115 W. College Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Asgari Dental Office
Appeal: Construction type in a noncombustible building
Building, Housing, and Zoning Statistics
PERMITS: 192 Building Permits Issued
45 Sign Permits Issued
3 Temporary Sign Permits Issued
123 Plumbing Permits Issued
2 Demolition Permits Issued
2 Grading Permits Issued
1 Burn Permits Issued
5 Tent Permits Issued
1 Temporary Trailer
19 Fence Permits Issued
393 TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED
Calls For Service
|
|
Apr. 2002-June 2002 |
July 2002 - Sept. 2002 |
Oct. 2002 - Dec. 2002 |
Jan. 2003 - Mar. 2003 |
Apr. 2003 -
June 2003 |
|
Building |
502 |
565 |
635 |
450 |
592 |
|
Housing |
2001 |
2228 |
2637 |
2213 |
3196 |
|
Zoning |
66 |
49 |
113 |
38 |
46 |
|
Plumbing |
380 |
318 |
290 |
317 |
342 |
|
TOTALS |
2949 |
3160 |
3672 |
3018 |
4176 |
$27,179,468 Estimated cost of construction during 4th Quarter
$267,836 Total amount of fees generated from permits
83 Certificate of Occupancies Issued
73 Building Plan Reviews
10 Zoning Authorization Letters
19 Properties Clean and Lien
60 Properties Cut
1 House Demolished: 159 Delaware Avenue
2 Houses Boarded-Up: 515 E. Church Street & 312 Charles Street
28 Court Cases Prosecuted
1 Burn Permit Issued: 1101 Harbor Pointe Drive
NOTE
* $3,025 Amount generated from Municipal Infractions
* 145 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
1000 Marley Manor Drive Clubhouse $250,000
1002 Marley Manor Drive Apartment Bldg. $595,000
1001 Marley Manor Drive Apartment Bldg. $595,000
1003 Marley Manor Drive Apartment Bldg. $595,000
1004 Marley Manor Drive Apartment Bldg. $595,000
1005 Marley Manor Drive Apartment Bldg. $595,000
1007 Marley Manor Drive Apartment Bldg. $595,000
1009 Marley Manor Drive Apartment Bldg. $595,000
700 Ramsey Court Apartment Bldg. $595,000
702 Ramsey Court Apartment Bldg. $595,000
704 Ramsey Court Apartment Bldg. $595,000
701 Ramsey Court Apartment Bldg. $595,000
703 Ramsey Court Apartment Bldg. $595,000
705 Ramsey Court Apartment Bldg. $595,000
707 Ramsey Court Apartment Bldg. $595,000
709 Ramsey Court Apartment Bldg. $595,000
711 Ramsey Court Apartment Bldg. $595,000
301 E. Naylor Mill Road Restaurant $600,000
311 Mill Pond Village Lane Apartment Bldg. $720,000
2414 Northgate Drive Office $1,500,000
1316 Mt. Hermon Road Bank $450,000
901 Mt. Hermon Road Alterations $170,000
603 Ridge Road SFD-Detached $62,788
409 Patterson Avenue SFD-Detached $60,000
400 E. Carroll Street Addition $1,285,000
2750 N. Salisbury Blvd. Restaurant $900,000
2636 N. Salisbury Blvd. Alterations $50,000
1400 Chateau Drive SFD-Detached $88,644
1401 Chateau Drive SFD-Detached $93,764
119 Naylor Mill Road Alterations $150,000
119 Naylor Mill Road Alterations $250,000
East Naylor Mill Road Alterations $140,000
1060 Caravan Way SFD-Attached $93,496
1062 Caravan Way SFD-Attached $80,756
902 Erica Court SFD-Detached $107,184
308 Civic Avenue SFD-Detached $107,184
408 Coles Circle Alterations $76,000
1104 Healthway Drive Alterations $50,000
509 Rose Street SFD-Detached $54,556
1119 Granby’s Run SFD-Detached $114,116
134 Truitt Street SFD-Detached $54,552
415 Parkwood Drive SFD-Detached $125,316
101 Milford Street Alterations $75,000
Dykes Road - Salisbury Commons Apartment Bldg. (1-16) $4,371,940
214 Castlebar Drive SFD-Detached $92,796
208 W. Main Street Alterations $200,000
2530 N. Salisbury Blvd. Storage Building $50,000
902 Marble Court SFD-Attached $75,780
900 Marble Court SFD-Attached $75,780
312 Mill Pond Lane Apartment Bldg. $720,000
313 Mill Pond Lane Apartment Bldg. $720,000
314 Mill Pond Lane Apartment Bldg. $720,000
316 Mill Pond Lane Apartment Bldg. $720,000
214 Creekside Drive SFD-Detached $93,196
1709 Tennyson Court SFD-Detached $73,552
207 Sandy Bottom Court SFD-Detached $98,036
205 Sandy Bottom Court SFD-Detached $102,552
203 Sandy Bottom Court SFD-Detached $120,752
726 Roger Street SFD-Detached $90,000
803 Meadow Point Road SFD-Detached $171,220
617 Baker Street SFD-Attached $70,000
619 Baker Street SFD-Attached $70,000
801 Meadow Point Road SFD-Detached $122,884
905 Marble Court SFD-Attached $75,780
907 Marble Court SFD-Attached $75,780
1033 Zircon Court SFD-Attached $71,636
1035 Zircon Court SFD-Attached $71,636
1000 Monitor Court SFD-Detached $99,460
Code Enforcement
(January 2003 - March 2003)