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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
JANUARY 2010 Volume 11 Issue 1 TRACKING THE NUMBERS 1 DRIVEWAY PERMITS 2 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 3 PLANNER ON CALL FAQ 4 BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS 5 POPULATION 5 REZONING SCOOP 5 BUILDING
INSPECTIONS 5 CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES SUMMARY 5 BUILDING PERMIT CHARTS 6 Inside this issue: Single-Family Homes: (Does not include slab onlys) YTD 1 yr YTD 2 yr 14% 24% Year-to-date,
single-family home permits increased in quantity when compared to last year at this time, January 2009, and decreased when compared with two years ago, Janu-ary 2008. Commercial: (Does
not include slab onlys) YTD 1 yr YTD 2 yr 43% 78% Year-to-date, commercial permits experienced a decrease in quantity when compared to last year at this time, January 2009, and
a de-crease compared with two years ago, January 2008. Total Permits: YTD -1 yr YTD -2 yr 14% 51% Year-to-date, total permits ex-perienced an increase in quantity when compared to last
year at this time, January 2009, and experienced a decrease when compared with two years ago, January 2008. TRACKING THE NUMBERS GOING GREEN FROM THE GROUND UP Although energy efficiency
is hardly a new concept, it is one that is becom-ing more prominent in the minds of homebuilders and homeowners alike. The City of College Station keeps pace with the need for modern,
up-to-date, energy conservation efforts through the recent adoption of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code. Changes from the 2006 edition �
�energy conservation, quite literally, from the ground up. With section 404.1 of the 2009
International Energy Conservation Code, the code initiates steps toward the goal of eliminating the use of incandes-cent lamps for permanent lighting fixtures, as mandated by the energy
bill to be enacted by the year 2012. The new provisions require at least 50 percent of permanent lighting fixtures to be equipped with high-efficacy lamps. One option for satisfying
this requirement is the compact fluores-cent lamp (CFL). Lighting, primarily by incandescent lamps, currently ac-counts for approximately 12 percent of primary residential energy con-sumption.
CFLs use about 80 percent less energy, and last six to ten times longer than standard incandescent lighting. Limiting this requirement to 50 percent of the permanent light fixtures in
a residence ensures that there will be plenty of exceptions for situations where a CFL might not work as well, such as dimmable fixtures. For more information on energy conserva-tion,
please contact the City of College Station Planning & Development Services Building Department at 764-3570. Chris Haver, C.B.O. Building Official
Page 2 /January 2009 /www.cstx.gov DRIVEWAY PERMITS Have you ever wondered how to go about getting a driveway permitted in the City of College Station? �
� Commercial Driveways (City of College Station Roadway) All commercial driveways are reviewed, processed, and permitted through the Site Plan and Development
Permit processes and will meet the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) requirements. Commercial Driveways (TxDOT Roadway) All commercial driveways are reviewed, processed, and permitted
through the Site Plan and Devel-�
�(TxDOT) Access Management requirements, which ever requirement is more stringent. All driveways proposed within state right-of-way require a TxDOT permit.
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�The applicant is responsible for submitting five copies of the permit application and supporting docu-mentation. The permit is reviewed and approved by the Transportation Planning
Coordinator and forwarded to TxDOT. Once the response from TxDOT is received, the permit will be returned to Planning and Devel-opment Services (P&DS) for further processing and issuance.
The applicant will then be notified. Residential Driveways for New Houses Driveways proposed with new home construction are processed and inspected through the Building Permit process
and will meet the UDO requirements. Existing Residential Driveway Applicant will fill out an application with a sketch of the proposed improvement and submit the appli-cation to Planning
and Development Services. The plans examiner will review the submittal for UDO compliance (the Transportation Planning Coor-dinator or Engineering Department may provide input). The
applicant may be contacted for additional information. Once approved, the Plans Examiner will contact the applicant. .
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE IN COLLEGE STATION College Station is a young and vibrant community but as our buildings age, proper maintenance will play an important role in protecting property
values and ensuring that College Station remains a GREAT place to work and live. The College Station Code Enforcement Division works daily to improve and main-tain the condition of all
structures within the City through the use of the International Property Mainte-nance Code (IPMC). Effective enforcement of the IPMC provisions helps to ensure the health and safety
of our citizens, whether property owners or renters. Code Enforcement Officers identify maintenance is-sues during the course of their daily duties. Examples of property maintenance
issues include holes in walls or roofs, broken windows, rotten exterior wood, fences in need of repair, and steps or porches that are structurally unsound. The IPMC also provides the
Code Officer with the tools needed to abate graf-fiti and have a substandard building condemned or demolished. The Code Enforcement Division works closely with the Economic & Community
Development Department to identify residents who need financial assistance to make needed repairs to their homes. The Economic & Community Development staff administers a variety of
programs that assist homeowners in this regard. For more information on property maintenance in College Station, please contact the Code Enforcement Division at 979-764-6363. Page 3
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www.cstx.gov /January 2009 /Page 4 PLANNER ON CALL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION The Planner on Call system helps over 1,800 people a year that call, email, or come into the P&DS office
with questions related to planning and development. This section highlights some of the more common questions. If you have questions for the Planner on Call, please contact us at 979-764-3570
or POC@cstx.gov. Q: Do I need a permit to raise a flag at my place of business? A:The short answer is no. However, there are still City regulations that must be followed. Any multi-family,
commercial, or industrial development is allowed one freestanding corporate flag per premise. This flag cannot exceed 35 feet in height or 100 square feet in size. On the other hand,
up to six flags may be erected if they are used only for decorative purposes and are not intended for the use of advertisement. These flags may be at most 30 feet in height with no square
footage limitation, with the exception of multi-family developments that are limited to 16 square feet per flag. There are no restrictions on political, religious, or school-related
flags, as long as they are located out-side of a public right-of-way. Keep in mind, if your flag requires structural support or lighting, a building and electrical permit will be required.
The ordinance language regarding flags can be found in Section 7.4.M of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Month of January 2010 Type of Permit Permit Unit Total Sq. Ft. Heat Sq. Ft. Amount Permit Unit Amount Single Family Home 32 32 99,653 76,053 $5,671,738 28 28 $4,191,209 Duplex 0 0 0
0 $0 0 0 $0 Tri-plex/Four-plex 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 $0 Apartment 1 1 0 0 $196,450 1 21 $1,800,000 Residential Addition 4 N/A 3,569 2,365 $263,290 4 N/A $70,330 Residential Remodel 8 N/A 650
650 $54,130 5 N/A $26,208 Residential Garage/Carport Addition 1 N/A N/A N/A $9,000 0 N/A $0 Residential Demolition 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 1 N/A $3,000 Residential Slab Only-SF 0 N/A N/A N/A
$0 1 N/A $9,450 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 1 N/A N/A N/A $100,000 0 N/A $0 New Commercial 4 N/A 3,802 5,749 $7,865,500 7 N/A $6,481,687 Commercial Remodel 3 N/A N/A N/A $385,000 4 N/A $110,000 Commercial Addition/Retaining
Wall 1 N/A N/A N/A $46,551 0 N/A $0 Commercial Demolition 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 1 N/A $57,647 Commercial Slab Only 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0 Swimming Pool 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 3 N/A $288,000
Sign 12 N/A N/A N/A NA 11 N/A $55,950 Moving & Location 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0 Storage /Accessory 3 N/A N/A N/A $10,500 2 N/A $30,700 Roofing 11 N/A N/A N/A $92,200 1 N/A $3,000 TOTALS
81 33 107,674 84,817 $14,694,359 69 49 $13,127,181 Month of January 2009 BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS: POPULATION: The January population estimate is 93,501. REZONING SCOOP: MONTH BUILDING
PLUMBING ELECTRIC MECHANICAL LAWN SIGN POOL DEMO TOTAL JANUARY 277 233 192 112 18 13 6 0 851 CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES SUMMARY: MONTH HEALTH & SANITATION PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PUBLIC
NUISANCE FIRE PROTECTION TRAFFIC CODE SANITATION UDO/ZONING RENTAL REGISTRATION MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL JANUARY 129 40 38 19 20 172 90 575 362 1445 Page 5 /January 2009 /www.cstx.gov Project
Number Location of Land Acres Request P&Z Date Status Council Date Status 10-500007 13601 & 13679 FM 2154 1.50 AO to PDD 1-Apr 22-Apr 10-500018 1250 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy 6.2 SF to MF
15-Apr 17-May 09-500262 3228 Rock Prairie Rd 11.96 R1 to PDD 15-Apr 17-May 10-500016 Copper Creek Condo 6.326 C1 to PDD 15-Apr 17-May 10-500020 Castle Rock 19.749 R1 and AO to C1,AP
and R4 15-Apr 17-May BUILDING INSPECTIONS:
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 /January 2009 /Page 6 Type of Permit Permit Unit Amount Single-Family Home 32 32 $5,671,738 Duplex 0 0 $0 Tri-Plex/Four-plex
0 0 $0 Apartment 1 21 $196,450 New Commercial 4 N/A $7,865,500 Commercial Remodel 3 N/A $385,000 SINGLE FAMILY PERMITS 3 YEARCOMPARISON BY MONTH (INCLUDES ONLY NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES)
TOTAL PERMITS 3 YEARCOMPARISON BY MONTH 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. 2008 2009 2010 COMMERCIAL
PERMITS 3 YEARCOMPARISON BY MONTH (INCLUDES NEW COMMERCIAL & COMMERCIAL REMODELS) 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct.
Nov. Dec. 2008 2009 2010 05 10 15 20 Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 2008 2009 2010