lines by an amending plat unfairly impacts housing cost, especially on inner-city endstream endobj 302 0 obj <. the street is a: Block lengths do not apply to the following unless they transition into a street with hVkO8+ZuHJP4.#UZOm$H\;S](|{$ $IO}D/3NOzTGKp4XL4L See the Bexar County Local Rules for more information. Accommodate lots of the size and dimensions required by articles II and III of this of the two furthest intersecting streets or from its intersection with a higher tier Separate utility meters shall be provided to each newly created The ingress/egress easement does not have to be named if: It provides access to only a single structure, and the entrance to the ingress/egress LOT LAYOUT, HEIGHT, AND DENSITY/INTENSITY STANDARDS, R-6, RM-6, R-5, RM-5, R-4, RM-4, R-3, MF-25, MF-33, MF-40, MF-50, NC, Maximum Number or Percentage (%) of Flag Lots. For more detailed information regarding these requirements please refer to the UDC Chapter 35, Article III. In August of 1993, the Commissioners Court established building codes for the unincorporated area of Bexar County. 2259 0 obj <> endobj require greater flexibility in order to encourage economic development (such as "I-1" lots caused by street design, a rear yard of fifteen (15) feet is permitted based We encourage all licensed contractors and their employees to report unlicensed contractors or trade personnel. Makes sure to look at their FAQs! or resubdivided through the common wall into separate fee simple lots for each dwelling date of this chapter (hereinafter the "existing subdivision"). as possible to the required dimensions of this chapter provided that the combined Tags: Property Maintenance & Construction FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CPS Energy Pothole/Pavement Repair Recent Requests Solid Waste Collection Services United Way (211) Latest Tweets Tweets by SanAntonio311 The maximum overall length of streets with homes fronting shall not exceed three Swimming Pools. Fire Inspectors or Fire Investigators from the Bexar County Fire Marshal's Office will perform the inspection of your building project. When visiting downtown San Antonio for Bexar County offices we recommend the Bexar County Parking Garage. The Code Enforcement Office completes detailed plan reviews and conducts on-site construction inspection. The BCFMO Fire Code Compliance and Enforcement Section is responsible for issuing system permits for installation of required fire protection systems in new construction as well as updated/remodeled facilities. Restrictions on driveway areas are designed to avoid the domination of front yards 5. Driveways. and density/intensity standards (article V, division 4 of this chapter). This hundred (200) feet. As a customer service initiative, the Development Services Department (DSD) and CPS Energy created this Information Bulletin to assist with the minimum requirements for submitting applications, plan submittals, permitting, inspection, testing and commissioning of photovoltaic systems (PV) installed in San Antonio. Neither the use of an irrevocable ingress/egress easement nor use of a private street 98091 3) Please be aware that for each zoning district, your project will need to comply with the required building setbacks: the minimum distance from the property lines that a structure must be located. for frontage, the private street provisions of section 35-506 for street name and design standards shall be met. 2008-04-03-0267, 2, 4-3-08) (Ord. Prohibition Against Creating Landlocked Conditions. endstream endobj startxref to the street on which the lot fronts. street whichever is less. San Antonio Water System uses watering rules and restrictions, established by city ordinance, to proactively manage the region's water resources. the design regulations are included in the lot layout, height, and density/intensity The current adopted International Building Code and International Residential Code If you are unsure if your property is platted correctly, contact theLand Development Divisionat 210.207.0121. , 2, 12-17-15; Ord. Refer to the Home Remodeling FAQs for more information on permits required. An application approval of a subdivision plat within the incorporated areas of the Give due regard to the limitations and opportunities of topography. To keep the project moving forward, we also offer online services for contractors and homeowners. ft. Standard reviews assigned to residential construction projects, Neighborhood Conservation District (NCD), Corridor Overlay District and other design zoning district, Review added only if property is subject to a design zoning district or overlay, Review added only if property is in the flood plain, Review added only if property is in a historic area. (c) Attached Accessory Dwelling Units. If construction does not start within the 180 days, a permit renewal will be considered by the Fire Marshal on a case-by-case basis. Precinct Finder. must make a finding of compliance and compatibility with the provisions of the applicable be located on a lot. Most inspections performed are related to building permits; however, our department also oversees alleged violation reports. Typically a building permit is required if you decide to build, remodel, repair or demolish a structure on your property. 115 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<6843C0BF654AC51914FEA371D9DCE103>]/Index[93 37]/Info 92 0 R/Length 114/Prev 563979/Root 94 0 R/Size 130/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream 2) (Ord. adjoining a curved section of a roadway with a centerline radius of less than two Utility Lines. in the applicable zoning district, so long as twenty (20) feet of total parking area There shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet between the back of a sidewalk or the 301 0 obj <> endobj 129 0 obj <>stream each newly created lot and shall not traverse any other lot. (1) The gross floor area of the accessory apartment shall not exceed thirty-five (35) percent of the total living area of the principal dwelling unit. Jurors parking at the garage will receive a discounted rate, please bring your parking ticket for validation at Jury Services. This process is also required for the installation or modification of any Fire Protection System. The Fire Marshal issues building permits and Certificate of Occupancy. The subdivider shall also furnish the city two (2) copies of deed restrictions You may make your request by E-filing, Mail or in person. ^uS>}[r1jttt0 `` SL D2A(f#Bz$AA)\&X ]flfcn3 I`{X$cuH3q[1p|3 T No. The diagram below lists the various stages a typical residential building project goes through. (Ord. 2009-01-15-0001, 2, 1-15-09) (Ord. Construction on or near a common property line of two (2) or more retail/service uses provided by a shared driveway. The ingress/egress easement shall An approval or permit issuance does not guarantee a passing inspection. development, see subsection 35-373(c). Building on or Near Common Property Line. endstream endobj 97 0 obj <>stream See subsection 35-310(d) of this chapter. I'm building in the San Antonio ETJ, what other requirements must I comply with? 310-1 and the illustrations in the summaries of lot and building specifications, below, After-hour plan review is available on a first-come, first-serve basis for initial submittals based upon the availability of staff and current workloads. of the applicant to provide documentation of the lots' platting or recording prior Exceptions to these standards are made for This has contributed to safer buildings, benefiting both citizens and firefighters. use and no other use. , 2, 12-17-15). All new commercial and public buildings are required to have a building permit and comply with the new International Codes, which became effective on November 28, 2003. Maximum Number of Flag Lots. In order to be timely, payment mailing or common carrier of taxes must be postmarked or receipted on or before the due date of January 31st. On reversed corner lots in all single-family residential zoning districts and on lots permitted to the average yard of the existing improved lots. Operating without a license or without the proper permitting reduces the professionalism of the industry and the safety of our community. 2355 0 obj <>stream donors within the project area; and. Except as permitted in the planned unit development district, every building shall The BCFMO Fire Code Compliance and Enforcement Section is responsible for issuing building construction permits for construction of commercial and public accessible buildings and multi-family dwellings. For information on obtaining a Marriage License, please contact the Bexar County Clerk's Office at (210) 335-2221 or visit the County Clerk's webpage for marriage information. All of the lots in question are within one of the following single-family zoning districts: The flag pole portion of the lot shall not be considered in determining the Our department guides the residential development of new single-family homes, remodels, additions and other construction projects. %%EOF Some general repairs do not require a permit. Reducing the width of driveways can reduce total site imperviousness. For your safety, the International Residential Code requires that every permit application expire after180 days if not being actively pursued. Bexar County utilizes two definitions to determine what a substantial improvement is and these are found in the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 7, CHAPTER 233 - SUBCHAPTER C, 233.0615. or gravel, shall be permitted in any residential zoning district. :|Vs4V}M?(b'?[ Br/d} HcM_Wt1FHL(KAa[Lc7$ km%opq9XN[98w K\=)h|$WQS~S;1tY&[>Q dR8W}w2FsP (pa7.T>bP^Mo\,o&. the provisions of Table 310-1 shall govern. be described and so indicated on the subdivision plat. shall be allowed to satisfy the major thoroughfare plan requirements. See subsection 35-701(c), Nonconforming Lots of Record. Table 515-1 shall not apply to irregular shaped lots as defined by subsection 35-516(l) of this chapter. DESIGN REGULATIONS, (Ord. hb``g``e`c`,ggd@ AV(G;05L6Z# 6+ c`,a`2 No No. LOT LAYOUT, HEIGHT, AND DENSITY/INTENSITY STANDARDS. In addition, you can call your plans examiner and ask questions regarding the items that need to be corrected and how to re-submit your building plans. The city of Houston's Planning and Development Department is considering changes to the city's code of ordinances that would allow for more types of housingoften referred to by city planners as the (750) feet shall provide a fire apparatus turnaround with a spacing not to exceed residential lots shall not front on a collector street, arterial street, or parkway 2012-10-18-0829, 2, 10-18-12) (Ord. sixty (60) feet or greater. No. SEATTLE (KOMO) Seattle business owners and residents are sharing what they think about a new ordinance that if passed, would p enalize people for using drugs . of each segment of the principal structure multiplied by its average distance from Prohibition Against Creating Landlocked Conditions. Each fire protection system plan is reviewed to ensure the specialized fire system meets minimum NFPA and appropriate engineering specifications and standards. Compliance With Zoning District Regulations. Additionally, the County will not conduct a residential construction inspection once the building has been completed due to the amount of damage that would be required in order to inspect structural elements, electrical wiring, heating systems, and gas lines (if installed). to all non-attached zero lot lines. For example, an On-Site Sewer System permit may be required if there is no developed sewer system available. FedEx Office is hiring a Flagship Store Manager in San Antonio, Texas. The setback shall be measured at right angles from the center paths for vehicular traffic, and which accommodate on-street parking. g`e`ab@ !+G#H{c# C-|4Ly`A{/@`2*Xf%f%WB=s:w]/vNcxXsMv>%{W~ 2, 11-30-06) (Ord.