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Building a Better Community with You PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES NEWSLETTER 1101 Texas Avenue P.O. Box 9969 College Station, TX 77842 Phone: 979.764.3570 Fax: 979.764.3496 www.cstx.gov
DECEMBER 2009 Volume 10 Issue 12 TRACKING THE NUMBERS 1 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 2 COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING 3 RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS 5 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 BUILDING
PERMIT CHARTS 8 NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 9 STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS & RECOGNITION 10 BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS 11 POPULATION 12 REZONING SCOOP 12 BUILDING INSPECTIONS 12 CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
12 Inside this issue: Single-Family Homes: (Does not include slab onlys) YTD – 1 yr YTD– 2 yr 9% 13% Year-to-date, single-family home permits experienced a decrease in quantity when
compared to last year at this time, December 2008, and decreased when compared with two years ago, December 2007. Commercial: (Does not include slab onlys) YTD – 1 yr YTD – 2 yr 48%
57% Year-to-date, commercial permits experienced a decrease in quantity when compared to last year at this time, December 2008, and a de-crease compared with two years ago, December
2007. Total Permits: YTD -1 yr YTD -2 yr 22% 19% Year-to-date, total permits ex-perienced a decrease in quantity when compared to last year at this time, December 2008, and ex-perienced
a decrease when com-pared with two years ago, De-cember 2007. TRACKING THE NUMBERS 2009 RECAP, AND A LOOK AHEAD TO 2010 A vibrant, forward-thinking, knowledge-based community with a
high quality of life for all its citizens. A city with: safe, tranquil, clean, and healthy neighborhoods with enduring character; well-planned and inter-connected multi-modal transportation
system; environmentally sensitive development; well-planned, quality and sustainable growth; protection of cultural and historic resources; quality cost-effective community facilities,
infrastructure, and services; economic and educational opportunities for all citizens. This is the College Station envisioned by residents, business owners, developers, students, and
city officials. This vision is part of the recently adopted comprehensive plan for the City of College Station and represents one of the most significant accomplishments for the Plan-ning
& Development Services Department in 2009. Even in the current economic climate, it is estimated that more than 2,500 new residents ar-rived in College Station in 2009 to help the current
residents and businesses realize this vi-sion. In many aspects, 2009 was a difficult year. However, 2009 was also a year of great ac-complishments by the City. In addition to adoption
of the Comprehensive Plan, which will guide development in the City for the next several years, the City adopted the latest build-ing, energy, and fire codes, helping to ensure that
what gets built in the City is constructed to the highest health and safety standards. The first neighborhood plan in many years was initiated in 2009 and will be completed in mid-2010.
The City’s plan for bicycle facilities, sidewalks, and greenways was updated in 2009 with adoption of the plan slated for Janu-ary of 2010. Efforts were undertaken to identify and protect
the unique historic structures found in the Southside area of College Station, work was undertaken to prepare for the 2010 U.S. Cen-sus, hundreds of plans were reviewed, dozens of community
meetings were conducted, and thousands of properties and buildings were inspected for compliance with adopted health and safety codes. All of these efforts and many others were undertaken
by a dedicated and highly professional staff faced with a shrinking budget. Much of 2010 will focus on building on these successes and continuing the Department’s on-going commitment
to wise planning and protection and promotion of quality of life and health and safety.
Page 2 /December 2009 /www.cstx.gov LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 2009 was a year of challenge and great opportunity for the Planning & Development Services Department. While development
activities declined, a number of very significant projects were still approved by the Department and are currently under construction. There is currently more than 300,000 square feet
of new retail space under construction throughout the City. Additionally, single-family home construction occurred at essentially the same pace as in previous years, and new projects
continue to be submitted to the City. It is impressive just how resilient the local economy is in College Station! I would expect 2010 to be even more of a challenge than 2009. While
we will be celebrating the opening of many of these projects that were approved in 2009, continued economic difficulties and credit challenges will likely continue to restrict development
activities. 2009 saw the preparation of some of the most significant planning documents for the City in decades. The City’s 20-year guide for development was updated, the first neighborhood
plan undertaken in years was initiated, the City’s building, energy, and fire codes were updated, the City’s plan for bicycle facilities, sidewalks, and greenways was updated, and historic
preservation efforts were initiated in the Southside area of College Station. These efforts and many more to follow demonstrate the City’s commitment to long-range planning and are a
credit to the Department’s professional and dedicated staff. 2010 will be a year of challenges but it will also be a year of achievement as the Department continues to implement the
Comprehensive Plan and continues its efforts at strengthening each and every one of our unique neighborhoods and districts. I, along with the entire staff of the Planning & Development
Services Department, look forward to working with the citizens, businesses, and developers in making 2010 another great year for College Station! Robert S. Cowell, Jr., AICP, CNU-A Director
COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING 2009: THE YEAR IN REVIEW The City of College Station Comprehensive Plan 2009-2030 On May 28, 2009, the City Council unanimously approved a new Comprehensive
Plan for the City of College Station. The City of College Station began the process to update its Comprehensive Plan in 2006, with the approval of a contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative,
a planning consulting firm out of Sugarland, Texas. The Comprehensive Plan is a statement of the community's vision for the future and a guide to achieving that vision. Generally, the
purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to anticipate growth and to guide that growth in a manner that provides College Station with a balance of land uses that promote economic growth while
retaining the quality of life. The Comprehensive Plan is not a “zoning regulation” and it does not affect existing ap-proved zoning. Instead, it provides the foundation for making changes
or developing new regulations that implement identified vision, goals and policies. Elements of the Comprehensive Plan address Community Character; Neighborhood Integrity; Economic Development;
Parks, Greenways, & the Arts; Transportation; Municipal Services & Community Facilities; Growth Management & Ca-pacity; and Implementation & Administration. As part of the planning process,
a Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee was formed to provide valuable information and feedback to the consulting team and City staff. In addition, the City conducted a community survey
and held thir-teen focus group meetings, a Citizens Congress, and two open house meetings. After several years and thousands of citizen volunteer hours, College Station has a Plan that
will guide the growth and development of the community for years to come. The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan In November 2008, the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways
Master Plan planning process began to provide greater detail to the Comprehensive Plan. The intent of the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan is to provide infor-mation and
guidance on bicycle, pedestrian and greenway facilities in the City of College Station. This plan builds upon previous recommendations and policies outlined in existing adopted plans
to address bicycle and pedestrian needs in a comprehensive manner to achieve multi-modal transportation, connectivity, recreation, healthy living, and environmental protection. The plan
addresses the existing conditions of College Station; the assessment of citizens’ needs; goals and the strategies to reach those goals; bicycle, pedestrian, and greenways system development;
system management; and the implemen-tation of the plan. As a part of the planning process, a staff resource team and a citizen-based technical task force helped guide this ef-fort. In
addition, an internet-based survey was conducted and there were numerous meetings of focus groups and the community at large. After a public hearing, the City Council adopted the Master
Plan as a section of the City’s Comprehensive Plan at their regular meeting on on January 28, 2010. 2010 Census On April 1, 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau will conduct the 23rd decennial
census of the United States. As part of that effort, the City of College Station is assisting in coordinating local efforts to make sure each resident of College Station is counted.
In 2009, Community & Neighborhood Planning worked with the Census Bureau to update databases with new construction information and to verify addresses. We will continue to work with
the Bureau in 2010 to promote participation in the Census. Information gathered through this effort affects Congressional representation, federal fund-ing, city services, and economic
development. (Continued on next page) Page 3 /December 2009 /www.cstx.gov
www.cstx.gov /December 2009 /Page 4 COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING OVERVIEW CONTINUED: The Oakwood Designation Study and Design Guidelines Preservation planning is an action that
the City has undertaken to implement its Comprehensive Plan. One of the goals set by the community is to protect the long-term viability and appeal of established neighborhoods in College
Station. Pres-ervation planning is one of the tools the City is using to help identify elements that contribute to strong neighborhood character and identity. The first such area to
receive a detailed historic designation study is the South Side neighborhood including and surrounding the Oakwood Subdivision. With the assistance of consultant Quimby McCoy Preservation
Ar-chitecture LLC out of Dallas, the study is the next step to begin better understanding and cataloging the historic and cul-tural resources in our community as required by the Comprehensive
Plan. The study will list each property, identify contributing and non-contributing structures, provide baseline data for historic consideration, and provide analysis regarding historic
significance. Draft design guidelines are also being developed so that if the study area or a portion of the area were ever rezoned for a Historic Preservation Overlay, guidelines specific
to the historical context of the neighborhood would be available. The guidelines will include a map of contributing struc-tures, a style guide, standards for rehabilitation, site standards
for additions and new construction, standards for addi-tions and new construction, and standards for non-contributing structures. Staff continues to work with the consultant, the City’s
Landmark Commission, and Oakwood study-area residents towards completion and acceptance of the study and draft design guidelines by City Council in the Spring. The Central College Station
Neighborhood Plan The Comprehensive Plan identifies a number of neighborhoods, corridors, and districts for additional planning efforts. These smaller plans are intended to serve as
action plans for specific areas that focus on the particular needs and op-portunities of the area. The first such plan is the Central College Station Neighborhood Plan, which encompasses
the area between Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Rock Prairie Road between Texas Avenue South and Wellborn Road. The Central College Station Neighborhood Plan kicked off with a public meeting
in September and an issues and oppor-tunities meeting in October. Staff has been working throughout the fall with a Neighborhood Resource Team comprised of resident and business representatives
to promote participation in the planning process, refine issues and opportunities, evaluate existing conditions, and establish a vision and goals for the plan. Staff and the Neighborhood
Resource Team will continue to work together to turn public input into a plan. The plan will include sections relating to land use and com-munity character, neighborhood integrity, mobility,
and sustainability. Actions will be identified to address existing prob-lems, as well as actions to enhancement the area. Drafts of the plan will be available for public comment in the
Spring, with adoption by City Council scheduled for late spring. Page 4 /December 2009 /www.cstx.gov
www.cstx.gov /December 2009 /Page 5 RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS With the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, Planning and Development Staff have worked this year to begin developing
a more robust research, data collection, and analysis program. As part of this effort, a number of research projects have been completed over the year to help inform citizens, City Council,
and City Staff in planning decisions. This article is meant to highlight several of those projects, and illustrate what type of information was collected and how it is being used in
the planning process. Census 2010 and Population Estimates In preparation for the 2010 Census, Staff has been working on data collection since 2008 to provide to the Census Bureau. Staff
has compiled a variety of information to help the Census Bureau get a complete and accurate count of College Station’s residents in 2010. This includes providing an updated list of all
residential addresses in the City, assistance in revising 2010 Census tract boundaries to reflect the housing growth that has taken place in the City since 2000, and most recently, an
updated list of all residential construction that is anticipated to be complete by April, 2010. This information is provided in addition to our regular annual up-dates to the Census
regarding annexations and building permits. Planning and Development Services also produces monthly and annual population estimates based on resi-dential construction activity. Currently,
the City population is estimated at 93,450. This represents a growth of 38 percent since the 2000 Census. Overall, the City experienced more rapid growth in the early part of the decade,
and has gradually slowed to a more moderate rate of 2.8% annually. Connectivity As part of a larger discussion about transportation and connectivity, Staff completed research this year
re-lating to connectivity indexes. A connectivity index is a measure of street connectivity in a given area. The purpose of adopting this type of index would be to increase connectivity
in an effort to reduce congestion and dependence on feeder streets by distributing trips through multiple routes. Staff’s research began with evaluating the use of connectivity indexes
in benchmark communities and other communities in Texas and the nation. This research looked at how the community measured connectivity, and how they used an index. This information
then informed an analysis of several of College Station’s neighbor-hoods to identify how those neighborhoods stood up to the different measures. This research is assisting in informing
the process of revising the City’s Subdivision Regulations, and has helped Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission to better understand the benefits and difficulties of relying
solely on a connectivity index for promoting street connections in a community. (Continued on next page)
Page 5 /November 2009 /www.cstx.gov RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS (CONTINUED) Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash Data The update to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan
included research on bicycle and pedes-trian safety. Part of the research and analysis conducted includes bicycle and pedestrian crash data. This information was limited to information
reported to the City of College Station Police Department and in-cludes data about the type of crash and injury; location; and time and date of the incident. This analysis is assisting
in determining intersection and street design improvements to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety. These recommendations are part of the Master Plan update which is anticipated to
be adopted in early 2010. Central College Station Existing Conditions For the Central College Station Neighborhood Plan, staff has researched a number of different issues in the area,
including, but not limited to, code enforcement, crime, number of rental properties, land-use confor-mity, and water usage. Code enforcement data was collected and analyzed to identify
which subdivisions have the most cases per lot and which types of cases were most common. This information will help to iden-tify how the City may utilize its Code Enforcement officers
to best address issues in different areas. Crime information collected was analyzed to identify what crimes were most prevalent in the planning area and when different types of crimes
occur. Overall, the information collected through the Existing Conditions process will be used to inform the Neighborhood Plan for Central College Station and help identify gaps in service
and to identify strategies to improve community character, neighborhood integrity, mobility, and sustainability in the central College Station neighborhood. Page 6 /December 2009 /www.cstx.gov
www.cstx.gov /December 2009 /Page 7 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OVERVIEW: While not at the level of recent years, development activity in College Station remained strong during 2009. The City
issued building permits for 536 single-family homes, performed over 12,000 building inspections, processed $129.2 Million in construction valuation, and handled over 14,000 code enforcement
cases. From the rental registration program to updated building codes, 2009 also proved to be a busy year in terms of changes to the City’s development regulations. Below is an overview
of the major changes: Rental Registration Program – March 1, 2009 was the effective date of the rental registration program. The rental registration ordinance applies to single-family
and duplex rental properties and the registration process requires a local point of contact, owner information, and the number of tenants on the lease. This program allows for faster
code enforcement capabilities and provides Fire and Police crews the ability to make quick contact with the property owner during an emergency response. Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO) Amendments – Several revisions were made to the UDO during 2009. A summary of the significant changes is provided below: Detention Ponds -This amendment addressed aesthetic issues
related to drainage dentition areas and provided the needed flexibility to address sustainability in site designs. Alcohol Sales in The Wolf Pen Creek District -During the discussion
of the planned festival site and water feature in Wolf Pen Creek, concerns were raised about the sale of alcohol in proximity to the amenities. In response, Council approved a change
to the UDO that requires a Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales in the Wolf Pen Creek district. Signage -The signage provisions in the UDO were amended to provide a regulatory process
for real-estate event signs and home-tour events. The signage requirements were also adjusted to al-low projection signs in Wolf Pen Creek. Planned Development Districts -A change was
made to the Planned Development District (PDD) zoning district. The change allows the use of PDD’s to guarantee specific building characteristics or apply additional development standards
through the rezoning process. Commercial Amusements -This ordinance amendment relaxed the zoning code by allowing a com-mercial amusement use to be located in the C-3 zoning district
with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
TOTAL PERMITS 3 YEAR—COMPARISON BY MONTH P E R M I T S B Y T Y P E Y E A R T O D A T E www.cstx.gov /December 2009 /Page 8 Type of Permit Permit Unit Amount Single-Family Home 333 333
$42,566,651 Duplex 0 0 $0 Tri-Plex/Four-plex 0 0 $0 Apartment 1 21 $1,800,000 New Commercial 29 N/A $15,590,736 Commercial Remodel 55 N/A $16,357,997 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
200 220 240 260 280 300 Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 2007 2008 2009 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 Jan. Feb. March April May June
July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 2007 2008 2009 SINGLE FAMILY PERMITS 3 YEAR—COMPARISON BY MONTH (INCLUDES ONLY NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES) 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Jan. Feb. March April May
June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 2007 2008 2009 COMMERCIAL PERMITS 3 YEAR—COMPARISON BY MONTH (INCLUDES NEW COMMERCIAL & COMMERCIAL REMODELS) Outdoor Storage for Retail Establishments
-This amendment provides retailers with the option to identify the location of outdoor display areas during the site planning process. It limits the allowable outdoor display area to
no more than 10% of the building area or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less. Non-Residential Parking Lot Screening -This ordinance amendment elevated the parking lot screening requirements
for non-residential building plots with more than 20,000 square feet of gross building area. Landscaping and Tree Protection -The landscaping and tree protection requirements were amended
to require limited landscaping for new single-family and townhouse lots. The amendment also provides a greater point credit for trees that are designated to be preserved and barricaded
during development and an additional point credit for landscape plans prepared by a qualified landscape professional. Development Fee Increase – The Council approved a resolution that
increases development fees in two phases. The first phase was effective on October 1, 2009 and the second phase will be effective on October 1, 2010. When fully implemented, the fee
resolution should result in an 80% cost recovery for the Planning & Development Services Department. Updated Building Codes – In December, the City Council adopted the latest edition
of the International Building Codes and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code for use in College Station. This action will result in increased energy efficiency and provide
staff with the ability to recognize the latest in building materials and construction techniques.
www.cstx.gov /December 2009 /Page 9 OUTREACH & COMMUNICATION: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES In addition to providing a variety of services to College Station neighborhoods, the Neighborhood
Services Office seeks to keep neighborhoods engaged, involved and informed on important issues. Each month, the Neighborhood Services Office holds Seminar Suppers. The goal of the Seminars
is to inform neighborhood leaders on important topics and give them an opportunity to meet other neighborhood leaders from around the city. The Seminar in October featured new City of
College Station Public Communications Director Jay So-col discussing methods of city communications with residents. As a result of that meeting, we are expecting to see a jump in the
use and efficiency of the Neighborhood Services webpage to benefit the neighborhoods. Also discussed were improvements to the Neighborhood Services webpage and the addition of a calendar
of events that would allow neighborhoods to post upcoming events. The Seminars are held monthly, with the ex-ception of the summer months of June through August. In addition, Neighborhood
Services, Code Enforcement and Police often participate in homeowner association and neighborhood association meetings throughout the year, as an effort to get to know more citizens
and be more directly involved in what goes on in their neighborhoods. Last year, Neighborhood Services was involved in over 20 homeowner or neighborhood association and stakeholder meetings.
Neighborhood Services also works with a variety of city departments to conduct stakeholder meetings on projects that could potentially af-fect the neighborhoods. These meetings give
neighborhoods an opportunity to learn more about these projects, get answers to questions and discuss their concerns with the city regarding these projects. One of the main goals of
Neighborhood Services is to inform and engage neighborhoods about city events, projects and programs. If you would like to have the Neighborhood Services Coordinator speak to your asso-ciation
or or group about forming an association or registering to be a part of the city’s Neighborhood Partner-ship Program, please contact Barbara Moore, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
at bmoore@cstx.gov or at 979-764-6262.
Page 5 /November 2009 /www.cstx.gov STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS & RECOGNITION Congratulations to Planning & Development Services on a great 2009! Congratulations to our Staff who earned the
following new certifications and registrations this past year, as well as several awards and recognitions received by the divisions: Norberto Adorno, Amanda Wyrick and Jim Giles, Code
Enforcement Officers, received their Basic Code Enforcement Officer Registrations. Brian Binford, Building Inspector, received four more International Code Council certifications and
a state plumbing inspector certification. Bob Cowell, Director of Planning & Development Services, received his CNU-A and is now a Con-gress for New Urbanism Accredited Professional.
Joe Guerra, Transportation Planner, received his Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) certifi-cation. Chris Haver, Building Official, was re-elected to the Building Official Association
of Texas Board of Directors. Josh Norton, P.E., Assistant City Engineer in Public Works, received received the Young Engineer Award from the local Texas Society of Professional Engineers
(TSPE) & American Society of Civil Engi-neers (ASCE) Chapter. Lance Simms, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services, received his International Code Council (ICC)-Green
Building Inspector certification this year, as well as becoming a Certi-fied Planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). The Planning Division received the Planning
Excellence Award from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association for 2009. The City of College Station Code Enforcement Division received the "Keeper of the Kingdom" award
from Keep Brazos Beautiful in 2009. Planning & Development Services had two of its employees nominated for the 2009 City of Col-lege Station Employee of the Year – Julie Caler, Code
Enforcement Officer, and Jennifer Pro-chazka, Senior Planner. Also deserving congratulations are the 2009 Planning & Development Services Award winners who were nominated by their peers
for the following awards: Employee of the Year -Beth Boerboom, Planning Technician Team Player – Doug Ervin, Code Enforcement Officer Dependability – Michael Treviño, GIS Technician
Positive Attitude – Oscar Chavarria, Building Inspector Dedication – Lindsay Kramer, Senior Planner Team Spirit – Erika Bridges, Graduate Civil Engineer Page 10 /December 2009 /www.cstx.gov
Month of December 2009 Type of Permit Permit Unit Total Sq. Ft. Heat Sq. Ft. Amount Permit Unit Amount Single Family Home 60 60 132,211 104,108 $7,788,196 115 115 $17,091,893 Duplex
0 0 0 0 $0 14 28 $2,053,128 Tri-plex/Four-plex 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 $0 Apartment 0 0 0 0 $0 8 N/A $4,675,500 Residential Addition 8 N/A 7,281 2,445 $272,500 0 N/A $0 Residential Remodel 6
N/A 624 624 $67,640 3 N/A $34,500 Residential Garage/Carport Addition 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0 Residential Demolition 1 N/A N/A N/A $0 5 N/A $8,500 Residential Slab Only-SF 0 N/A N/A
N/A $0 30 N/A $471,494 Residential Slab Only-DP 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0 Residential Slab Only-3&4 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0 Residential Slab Only-Apt. 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0 Hotel
/Motel /Inn 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0 New Commercial 5 N/A 31,943 28,693 $1,905,345 2 N/A $455,000 Commercial Remodel 9 N/A N/A N/A $1,234,000 7 N/A $339,655 Commercial Addition/Retaining
Wall 2 N/A N/A N/A $195,000 0 N/A $0 Commercial Demolition 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 2 N/A $56,000 Commercial Slab Only 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 1 N/A $91,000 Swimming Pool 1 N/A N/A N/A $29,000 8 N/A
$258,200 Sign 8 N/A N/A N/A N/A 7 N/A N/A Moving & Location 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0 Storage /Accessory 1 N/A N/A N/A $2,100 3 N/A $54,682 Roofing 3 N/A N/A N/A $26,200 2 N/A $18,400
TOTALS 104 60 172,059 135,870 $11,519,981 207 143 $25,607,952 Month of December 2008 January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2009 Type of Permit Permit Unit
Total Sq. Ft. Heat Sq. Ft. Amount Permit Unit Amount Single Family Home 537 537 1,318,656 1,036,435 $74,635,610 593 593 $90,363,466 Duplex 0 0 0 0 $0 43 86 $6,606,653 Tri-plex/Four-plex
0 0 0 0 $0 2 8 $515,350 Apartment 1 21 17,266 17,266 $1,800,000 51 N/A $51,508,345 Residential Addition 74 N/A 49,561 35,043 $2,563,264 51 N/A $1,726,431 Residential Remodel 86 N/A 43,812
40,894 $1,511,211 139 N/A $1,765,400 Residential Garage/Carport Addition 7 N/A N/A N/A $115,710 2 N/A $31,410 Residential Demolition 22 N/A N/A N/A $50,850 18 N/A $53,250 Residential
Slab Only-SF 3 N/A N/A N/A $18,700 38 N/A $525,631 Residential Slab Only-DP 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0 Residential Slab Only-3&4 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0 Residential Slab Only-Apt. 0
N/A N/A N/A $0 19 N/A $2,258,929 Hotel /Motel /Inn 2 N/A N/A N/A $6,000,000 0 N/A $0 New Commercial 43 N/A 374,501 299,056 $28,654,193 82 N/A $133,012,776 Commercial Remodel 96 N/A N/A
N/A $22,220,409 120 N/A $9,752,190 Commercial Addition/Retaining Wall 16 N/A N/A N/A $5,360,715 21 N/A $10,278,833 Commercial Demolition 9 N/A N/A N/A $231,636 24 N/A $469,025 Commercial
Slab Only 2 N/A N/A N/A $531,901 10 N/A $1,451,110 Swimming Pool 50 N/A N/A N/A $2,022,020 81 N/A $2,951,583 Sign 114 N/A N/A N/A N/A 106 N/A $396,983 Moving & Location 0 N/A N/A N/A
$0 0 N/A $0 Storage /Accessory 31 N/A N/A N/A $287,949 32 N/A $260,337 Roofing 88 N/A N/A N/A $604,783 74 N/A $880,699 TOTALS 1181 558 1,803,796 1,428,694 $146,608,951 1506 687 $314,808,401
January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2008 BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS: www.cstx.gov /December 2009 /Page 11
MONTH HEALTH & SANITATION PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PUBLIC NUISANCE FIRE PROTECTION TRAFFIC CODE SANITATION UDO/ZONING RENTAL REGISTRATION MISCELLANE-OUS TOTAL JANUARY 106 44 109 11 36 611
134 0 230 1281 FEBRUARY 100 54 105 11 75 511 156 0 259 1271 MARCH 126 23 61 13 28 295 127 99 505 1151 APRIL 80 10 14 14 22 86 101 1260 182 1769 MAY 136 22 20 4 23 250 84 361 266 1166
JUNE 123 10 17 15 15 314 89 254 187 1024 JULY 92 7 32 7 20 388 86 55 285 972 AUGUST 301 45 68 33 23 360 95 77 271 1273 SEPTEMBER 176 26 30 20 22 331 84 92 260 1041 OCTOBER 171 19 54
33 17 39 345 121 391 1190 NOVEMBER 185 20 62 14 38 45 328 86 339 1117 DECEMBER 215 42 75 20 40 46 247 166 311 1162 TOTAL 1811 322 647 195 359 3276 1876 2571 3486 14417 REZONING SCOOP:
Project Number Location of Land Acres Request P&Z Date Status Council Date Status 09-500225 1270 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy 3.36 R1 to R4 & AO 3-Dec Approved 14-Jan Approved 09-500226 Campus
Village 42.56 C1 to PDD 17-Dec Approved 14-Jan Approved 09-500244 Emerald Ridge Estates 1.833 AO to R1 7-7-Jan Approved w/Conditions 28-Jan Approved BUILDING INSPECTIONS: MONTH BUILDING
PLUMBING ELECTRIC MECHANICAL LAWN SIGN POOL DEMO TOTAL JANUARY 322 278 190 111 7 45 7 1 961 FEBRUARY 324 238 174 131 8 12 13 0 900 MARCH 364 244 203 147 32 21 9 0 1020 APRIL 361 298
227 213 27 11 13 0 1150 MAY 375 380 250 217 36 5 51 0 1314 JUNE 529 360 293 186 17 7 40 0 1432 JULY 400 256 209 190 33 4 14 0 1106 AUGUST 316 242 199 144 21 5 11 0 938 SEPTEMBER 340
244 168 154 62 4 8 1 981 OCTOBER 271 203 164 147 13 8 5 0 811 NOVEMBER 265 193 194 122 43 13 7 1 838 DECEMBER 237 225 181 96 14 8 8 0 769 TOTAL 3867 3161 2452 1858 313 143 186 3 12220
CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES SUMMARY: POPULATION: The December population estimate is 93,450. Page 12 /December 2009 /www.cstx.gov