Department of Building, Housing, and Zoning
Third 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 5 cases
Civic Avenue & Mt. Hermon Road - Twilley Centre
Applicant/Owner: Sunset Heights, Inc., represented by Selby Sign. Co.
Appeal: Enlarge legal nonconforming sign in legal nonconforming shopping center
701 Roland Street
Applicant/Owner: Goliath Shopping Center
Appeal: Enlarge legal nonconforming sign in legal nonconforming shopping center
144 E. Main Street
Applicant/Owner: Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
Appeal: Setback variance for freestanding sign
1220 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: Etch Art Awards
Appeal: Enlarge Legal Nonconforming Structure
100 E. Carroll Street
Applicant/Owner: Peninsula Regional Medical Center
Appeal: Height Variance
Planning and Zoning Commission
Processed and submitted 20 cases
E. Naylor Mill Road
Applicant/Owner: Mill Pond Village Plaza, Phase II, represented by Phillips Signs
Case: Sign Plan
Advanced Auto
Applicant/Owner: Advanced Auto, represented by Kimley-Horn & Assoc.
Case: Comprehensive Development Plan
Cedar Crossing, Section 2
Applicant/Owner: Advanced Property Rentals/Donald Williams, represented by M.B. Carew
Case: Final Comprehensive Development Plan
West Road-Sassafras Meadows/Westwood Annexation
Case: Zoning Recommendation
Sweetbay Drive - The Fountains
Applicant/Owner: Barbara Davis, represented by Davis, Bowen & Friedel
Case: Preliminary Comprehensive Development Plan
Sweetbay Drive - The Fountains
Applicant/Owner: Pigg, Krahl & Stern, represented by Davis, Bowen & Friedel
Case: Preliminary Comprehensive Development Plan
US Rt. 50 & E. Main Street
Applicant/Owner: ERA Martin & Assoc., represented by Parker & Associates
Case: Comprehensive Development Plan
W. Dagsboro Road
Applicant/Owner: Kohl’s, represented by Selby Sign Co.
Case: Sign Plan
College Square Shopping Center
Applicant/Owner: Salsarita’s, represented by Robert Abresch
Case: Sign Plan Amendment
2531 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: Courtesy Chevrolet
Case: Paleochannel Site Plan
404 Mill Street
Applicant/Owner: Mercer Group International Recycling Center, represented by Soule & Associates
Case: Certificate of Design and Site Plan Approval
Phillip Morris Drive
Applicant/Owner: Phillip Morris Business Park, represented by English Sign Systems & AES ArchiTech
Case: Sign Plan
Pemberton Drive - Schneider Annexation
Case: Zoning Recommendation
Mack Lane - University Park II Annexation
Case: Zoning Recommendation
Naylor Mill - Cannon Annexation
Case: Zoning Recommendation
Gunby Road Annexation
Case: Zoning Recommendation
Public Hearing
Applicant/Owner: Peninsula Regional Medical Center, represented by Bruce Patterson
Case: Text Amendment - Salisbury Municipal Code
Pemberton Drive & Parsons Road
Applicant/Owner: Royal Farm Stores, represented by John H. Plummer & Associates
Case: Comprehensive Site Plan
404 Mill Street
Applicant/Owner: Mercer Group International Recycling Center, represented by Soule & Associates
Case: Certificate of Design and Site Plan Approval
Lands between Lake Street & Wicomico River
Case: Public Hearing - Text Amendment - Salisbury Municipal Code
Subdivision Plats
Reviewed 0 plats for the Planning Commission
Historic District Commission
Submitted 23 Cases
617 Oakhill Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Sarah Showell/Cruiseway Rentals
Request: Part I Vinyl Siding
Part II Replacement Windows
601-603 Camden Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Mary Matthews
Request: Part I Fence
Part II Basement door replacement
Part III Retain vinyl porch enclosure & door
123 Camden Street
Applicant/Owner: Brent & Amy Miller represented by Gene Trapkin, Signs by Sheridan
Request: Sign
229 Ohio Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Joel & Pauline Leber
Request: Part I Replace porch floor
Part II Installation of porch railing with turned spindles
209 E. Main Street
Applicant/Owner: Downtown Associates, LLC rep. By Susan Wigley Architect, Inc.
Request: Part I Rear facade renovations
Part II Sign - Calvert Street frontage
Part III Reconstruction of entrance steps on Main Street side
111 Walnut Street
Applicant/Owner: Keith Johnson
Request: Front door replacement
224 Hazel Avenue
Applicant/Owner: William & Jacklyn Jones
Request: Replacement Windows
327 Broad Street
Applicant/Owner: Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center, rep. by Davis, Bowen & Friedel
Request: Wheelchair Lift Addition
304 Poplar Hill Avenue
Applicant/Owner: John B. Houlian, rep. by Elizabeth Wolfe
Request: Part I Removal of awnings
Part II Replacement windows
601-603 Camden Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Mary Matthews
Request: Part I Fence
Part II Basement door replacement
Part III Retain vinyl porch enclosure & door
111 Walnut Street
Applicant/Owner: Keith Johnson
Request: Front door replacement
229 Ohio Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Joel & Pauline Leber
Request: Part I Replace porch floor
Part II Installation of porch railing with turned spindles
227 Middle Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: Roger Sansom
Request: Part I Vinyl Siding
Part II Wrap fascia & soffits in aluminum
509 Camden Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Ida Rocha
Request: Fence
710 Smith Street
Applicant/Owner: A.K.B. Rentals, LLC
Request: Vinyl Siding
207 W. Locust Street
Applicant/Owner: A.K.B. Rentals, LLC
Request: Vinyl Siding
612 Light Street
Applicant/Owner: A.K.B. Rentals, LLC
Request: Vinyl Siding
316 Park Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Edward & Kelly Shanner
Request: Fence
308 Middle Blvd.
Applicant/Owner: James Rapp
Request: Fence
323 Poplar Hill Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Ida Blakenship represented by Keith Tyson, K & M Property Management
Request: Part I Vinyl Siding
Part II Vinyl Replacement Windows
150 W. Market Street
Applicant/Owner: Feldman Brothers, Inc. represented by David Miller
Request: Removal of Mansard Roof Awning
231 Ohio Avenue
Applicant/Owner: Fidel & Cathey Elaiho
Request: Fence
106 E. Isabella Street
Applicant/Owner: Thomas & Laura Rothermund
Request: Fence
Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 0 Cases
Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Submitted 0 Case
Building, Housing, and Zoning Statistics
PERMITS: 160 Building Permits Issued
44 Sign Permits Issued
1 Temporary Sign Permits Issued
98 Plumbing Permits Issued
3 Demolition Permits Issued
3 Grading Permits Issued
2 Temporary Trailer Permits Issued
2 Tent Permits Issued
4 Pool Permits Issued
2 Burn Permits Issued
14 Fence Permits Issued
333 TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED
Calls For Service
|
Jan. 2004 - Mar. 2004 |
Apr. 2004 - June 2004 |
July 2004 - Sept. 2004 |
Oct. 2004- Dec. 2004 |
Jan. 2005 - Mar. 2005 |
Building |
575 |
603 |
627 |
623 |
534 |
Housing |
2133 |
2497 |
3319 |
2448 |
2590 |
Zoning |
51 |
44 |
50 |
52 |
56 |
Plumbing |
320 |
398 |
356 |
350 |
316 |
TOTALS |
3079 |
3542 |
4352 |
3473 |
3496 |
$19,518,567 Estimated cost of construction during 3rd Quarter
$210,879 Total amount of fees generated from permits
45 Certificate of Occupancies Issued
76 Building Plan Reviews
6 Zoning Authorization Letters
29 Properties Clean and Lien
-0- Properties Cut
18 Vehicles Towed
1 House Demolished - Wilson Street - Rail Car
1 House Repaired by Contractor: 205 Prince Street
3 Houses Boarded-Up: 620 Decatur Avenue, 302 Martin Street, 424 Washington St.
22 Court Cases Prosecuted
2 Burn Permit Issued: Pemberton Drive-The Green At Heritage & 2331 W. Zion Road
NOTE
*$1,750 Amount generated from Municipal Infractions
*84 Citizen Complaints were received this quarter
*$7,025 Rental Unit Owners Licensing Fees
*$14,975 Property Registration Fees
*115 Comprehensive Inspections due to Rental Unit Registration
Permits Which Value $100,000 Estimated Cost Or Greater
1506 Anchors Way SFD - Detached $186,680
1430 Ballinadee Drive SFD - Detached $125,554
1422 Ballinadee Drive SFD - Detached $135,817
1413 Bell Island Trail SFD - Detached $480,000
205 Castlebar Drive SFD -Detached $134,742
207 Castlebar Drive SFD - Detached $142,842
20878 Cross Creek Drive SFD - Detached $147,044
28074 Cross Creek Drive SFD - Detached $120,000
28101 Cross Creek Drive SFD - Detached $102,752
203 Donegal Lane SFD - Detached $148,048
208 Donegal Lane SFD - Detached $145,642
209 Donegal Lane SFD - Detached $134,492
211 Donegal Lane SFD - Detached $135,054
204 Donegal Lane SFD - Detached $130,340
214 Donegal Lane SFD - Detached $133,965
210 Donegal Lane SFD - Detached $140,042
5951 Firefly Drive SFD - Detached $149,166
6096 Fuller Lane SFD - Detached $122,560
1100 Granby’s Run SFD - Detached $192,126
1511 Handy’s Meadow SFD - Detached $239,312
1408 Meadow Point Court SFD - Detached $188,544
1410 Meadow Point Court SFD - Detached $155,432
800 Meadow Point Road SFD - Detached $174,656
809 Meadow Point Road SFD - Detached $158,730
810 Meadow Point Road SFD - Detached $158,230
818 Meadow Point Road SFD - Detached $127,544
1401 Meadow Point Court SFD - Detached $164,680
1412 Meadow Point Court SFD - Detached $223,040
6070 Tarry Town Road SFD - Detached $120,000
6075 Tarry Town Road SFD - Detached $250,000
6131 Tarry Town Road SFD - Detached $275,000
Hickory Lane - Bldg. 1 SFD-Attached - 2 units $246,700
Hickory Lane - Bldg. 2 SFD-Attached - 6 units $255,967
Hickory Lane - Bldg. 3 SFD-Attached - 6 units $255,967
Hickory Lane - Bldg. 4 SFD-Attached - 6 units $255,967
1414 Hidden Meadow Lane SFD - Attached $121,210
1416 Hidden Meadow Lane SFD - Attached $110,392
1418 Hidden Meadow Lane SFD - Attached $121,842
1420 Hidden Meadow Lane SFD - Attached $110,392
1422 Hidden Meadow Lane SFD - Attached $121,842
Sweetbay Drive Hote/Motel $3,100,000
Country Inn & Suites
128 W. Dagsboro Road Store/Customer Service $3,500,000
Kohl’s
2639 N. Salisbury Blvd. Store/Customer Service $600,000
Lord Salisbury Shopping Center( strip center in front - shell only)
2300 N. Salisbury Blvd. Interior Alterations $380,000
Victoria Secret
2300 N. Salisbury Blvd. Interior Alterations $105,000
Yankee Candle
2639 N. Salisbury Blvd. Interior Alterations $440,000
Marshalls
100 E. Carroll Street Interior Alterations $130,000
2618 N. Salisbury Blvd. Interior Alterations $300,000
Panera Bread
1611 N. Salisbury Blvd. Addition $125,000
Code Enforcement
(January 2005 -March 2005)
Violations |
Warning Notices |
Violation Letters |
Municipal Infractions |
Vehicle |
--- |
262 |
--- |
Weeds |
--- |
5 |
--- |
Rubbish |
--- |
613 |
--- |
Housing Interior |
--- |
28 |
.55 |
Exterior |
--- |
94 |
--- |
Vacate/Condemn |
--- |
36 |
--- |
Zoning |
--- |
13 |
--- |
Plumbing |
--- |
3 |
--- |
Building |
-- |
--- |
--- |
Parking |
69 |
--- |
5 |
Demolition |
--- |
1 |
--- |
Trash Receptacles |
17 |
6 |
--- |
Moratorium Violation |
--- |
--- |
--- |
*Comprehensive Insp. |
--- |
115 |
--- |
TOTAL |
86 |
1176 |
60 |
*Housing Inspections due to Rental Unit Registration