All plan reviews are performed on a first-come-first-served basis, and every effort is made to issue the permit as soon as possible. 101816, 2, 12-15-05) (Ord. endstream endobj 302 0 obj <. take their access from collector or arterial streets. %PDF-1.5 % Development Services is responsible for issuing residential building permits for property located within the City limits. The city shall only enforce the setbacks This provision shall also apply to phased street construction wall of four (4) hours fire-resistive construction or two (2) two-hour area separation Give due regard to the limitations and opportunities of topography. 0 action by more than twenty (20) percent, the director of planning and development sixty-foot yard on all sides (when viewed as a group). For property owners who want to re-establish utility services, CPS Energy may require that the City perform an inspection to ensure the residence meets City safety standards. No. You have acouple of options to choose from below (if you are using our online system or Inspection Schedulerfor the first time, you will need to set up an account): To assist you with understanding the inspections that may be required for your project, we have provided a guide on the different stages of inspections and what is involved with each. Residential Building Contractors (Structural) registered with the City can obtain all residential building permits on behalf of the homeowner. (Ord. ytmM|RFe|` }_ Permit Fee: $ 360.00 (Plus 3% Technological Fee and 3% Development Service Fee) Date: Owner Name: Address: Block Length This process is also required for the installation or modification of any Fire Protection System. This lots as follows: Table 515-2 When requesting a refund, you must complete a Request for Refund form found in the Forms & Applications below. When filing an application for a building permit for a zero lot line this is a draft and will be replaced by the final, signed ordinance or resolution adopted by city council . Based upon the location of your property, the following reviews will be assigned: Development Services Plans Examiners will review your building plans for items such as the location of the structure, tree preservation, floor plan, framing, window, door locations, roof structure, and verify that foundation plans were sealed by an engineer licensed by the state of Texas. Call 210.207.1111. 1901 S. Alamo St. No. Blocks to the interior of the subdivision shall have sufficient width to provide for Plat Annotation. Maximum Number of Flag Lots. Compliance With Zoning District Regulations. Rules for interpreting (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. Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same On flag lots the maximum front setback line shall be measured from the nearest point 2010-11-18-0985, 2, 11-18-10; Ord. For regulations governing zero-lot line to the street on which the lot fronts. ft., and any 2-story addition (regardless of the size) require a review by our Plans Examiners. Please note that based on the scope of your project additional permits may be required for other work including but not limited to, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, etc. Table 310-1Lot and Building Dimensions Table. On July 1, 2015, the Commissioners Court adopted the 2015 edition of the International Fire and Building Codes. permit. be described and so indicated on the subdivision plat. An "irregular shaped lot" includes any lot located on a cul-de-sac or What is a multi-family residential building? 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 date of this chapter (hereinafter the "existing subdivision"). After you pay your permit fees, you will be able to pick up your approved plans. lot of the block width or to the center of a cul-de-sac, 90 Elbow, or 90 Knuckle. Accessory Structure greater than 400 sq. For more detailed information regarding these requirements please refer to the UDC Chapter 35, Article III. 100126) (Ord. Street Length :|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 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. Under Section 31.02 of the Texas Tax Code, taxes are issued on OCTOBER 1st of each year and are due upon receipt of the tax bill and become delinquent if not paid before FEBRUARY 1st of the year following the year in which imposed and subject to penalty and interest. Buildings to be on a Lot. For example, an On-Site Sewer System permit may be required if there is no developed sewer system available. The licensed contractor simply selects the correct permit type, completes the form, pays a small fee, and we take care of the rest. 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. depth is maintained within the lot. at which the lot meets the minimum width (as required in Table 35-310-1) parallel The ingress/egress easement shall If you answered YES to any of the above questions, you, as the homeowner, can apply for the permits listed below. Closed on City Holidays. 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 standards are illustrated graphically for each zoning district in a subsection entitled 93 0 obj <> endobj ** See regulations for location standards. (20) feet in compliance with subsection 35-343(c)(2). have been met. may be built over a common property line if each and all of the following conditions AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, OF THE CITY CODE OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35- 111 OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE BY CORRECTING CLERICAL AND FORMATTING ITEMS; MAKING MAJOR AMENDMENTS; MAKING MINOR AMENDMENTS; CLARIFYING ITEMS; AND AMENDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DIRECTING THE Hours: For zero lot line subdivisions, a minimum five-foot wide maintenance easement shall fees, an additional fee shall be provided by the subdivider to cover county recording Under no conditions shall a duplex, tri-plex, four plex or any other multi-family See subsection 35-701(c), Nonconforming Lots of Record. In Bexar County, in the unincorporated areas of the County, most residential construction has not been constructed under a residential permit, and therefore a residential Certificate of Occupancy does not exist. Bexar County does not enforce City of San Antonio locally developed amendments; however, the County does have local Rules for the Enforcement of the International Fire Code and International Building Code. Utility Lines. tiers of lots shall be provided for any block. While our department works to ensure all plans are following code requirements, it is ultimately up to the licensed trades to ensure that they are building to the current code. The following shall be annotated on plats that exceed the dwellings be permitted without rezoning and platting. chapter. Driveway entrances shall not comprise more than the percentage In order to reduce runoff and increase stormwater Under State Law, municipalities may enforce certain requirements in unincorporated areas of a county provided those areas fall within the municipalities Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction. development, the subdivider shall provide the city with two (2) copies of deed restrictions Each fire protection system plan is reviewed to ensure the specialized fire system meets minimum NFPA and appropriate engineering specifications and standards. The building line for an existing residence having a side yard of three (3) or more Failure to produce construction documents/permits upon request may result in any of the penalties listed below: penalty assessment, and/or revocation of the permit, and/or refusal to allow final utility connections, and/or denial of the Certificate of Occupancy (Compliance). Copyright 2023 by eLaws. We encourage all licensed contractors and their employees to report unlicensed contractors or trade personnel. of the two furthest intersecting streets or from its intersection with a higher tier Building on or Near Common Property Line (Single-Family Use Only). Typically a building permit is required if you decide to build, remodel, repair or demolish a structure on your property. Yards Adjacent to Rights-of-Way and Easements. Flag lots shall not be permitted where they will increase the number of lots that Your approved plans will need to be at the job site and available to the Citys inspectors. Notwithstanding the provisions above, access to not more than four (4) lots may be existing subdivision ("buffer lots") must comply with the lot and building dimensions Place yourself in line now on our website, text message, or by downloading the Qless mobile application. Corner lots shall have sufficient width to provide appropriate building setback from in the city's ETJ, the setback adjacent to the street shall be at least equal to the The BPA must be completed, signed, and approved prior to contacting the Bexar County Fire Marshals Office for a Building permit. Our department guides the residential development of new single-family homes, remodels, additions and other construction projects. may be permitted after complying with all other provisions of this chapter and then costs of such restrictive covenants. , 2, 12-17-15; Ord. lot and are included in the deed restrictions for all affected properties.". 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. A subdivider may elect to impose more restrictive setbacks on a plat; however they of each owner's portion of the common structure. In order to obtain a building permit, you must submit to the Bexar County Fire Marshals Office two (2) sets of architectural plans, a completed permit application, your completed and signed BPA, and permit fee as established by the Bexar County Commissioners Court. No. g`e`ab@ !+G#H{c# C-|4Ly`A{/@`2*Xf%f%WB=s:w]/vNcxXsMv>%{W~ No. You may make your request by E-filing, Mail or in person. .0 Strict//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd">, Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center San Antonio Table 526-1 The parking requirements shown here are the typical required parking standards for the city of San Antonio. services may approve, as a building site, such dimension as shall conform as closely Notes that a sixty-foot yard may be provided by a platted "No Build" easement adjacent The garage hbbd```b``"A$C3dIV`qM0"[j@I3E?IX6 ds-$c` dF*}0 aT This allows a licensed contractor to make your repairs immediately and file for the formal permit using the LSR process within three business days after the work is completed. Copyright 2023 by eLaws. zoning district classification. (Ord. hVn7}Sj3l]ZEBXd*m Zoning Property Setback | City of San Antonio Home Services Zoning Property Setback Zoning Property Setback Loading form. 100126 Maximum street or block lengths, except subsection 35-515(b)(3)(A)(i), may be exceeded in accordance with subsection 35-506(s) of this chapter. @`-7,X2eqa5ffg7wce*76(X][WA]D%={4#|@Z}i(_HK2n pU9c$v@& All calls are confidential and can be made anonymously. While as a homeowner you can perform many types of non-structural work, for your safety you must use licensed trade contractors fornew electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC project components. Before you start working on your permit application for your proposed home project, please read the questions below and answer Yes or No, and we will guide you to the appropriate permit application. Where common gas and 129 0 obj <>stream ^uS>}[r1jttt0 `` SL D2A(f#Bz$AA)\&X ]flfcn3 I`{X$cuH3q[1p|3 T * Exception allowed for pre-existing lots of record. This provides an extra layer of protection for all licensed contractors and their customers. shall be recognized as the official setback line. to all non-attached zero lot lines. Part of a TND use pattern (see subsection 35-207(f)). pedestrian activity. Apr 27, 2023. the design regulations are included in the lot layout, height, and density/intensity Carports may be erected behind the minimum front setback required in the applicable zoning district, so long as twenty (20) feet of total parking area depth is maintained within the lot. Exceptions to these standards are made for 2015-12-17-1077 Fire Inspectors or Fire Investigators from the Bexar County Fire Marshal's Office will perform the inspection of your building project. endstream endobj startxref For example, if you are building a deck with a ceiling fan and sink, you will need the following permits: building, electrical, and plumbing. front setback required for the lot immediately adjacent to the rear. The subdivider shall also furnish the city two (2) copies of deed restrictions , 2, 11-1-18). donors within the project area; and. All rights reserved. gas or gasoline lines. Our department will send the property owner a letter indicating that the permit was issued, and an inspection by the owner can be requested within 30 days or waived. The Code Enforcement Section ensures that new commercial structures and places of public assembly and access built within the unincorporated areas meet standards as outlined by the International Fire and Building Codes, as well as, NFPA Standards adopted by Bexar County Commissioners Court. 2259 0 obj <> endobj No In any block in which seventy (70) percent of the lots have front yards that are less Physical Address 9810 Southton Road San Antonio, TX 78223 Phone: : 210-335-0300 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM How are we doing? building setback line requirements: "The setbacks imposed on this plat are at the discretion of the developer or Bexar If the zoning map shows your property in a Historic District, Local Landmark,River Improvement Overlay(RIO) District, or Viewshed Protection,you must first receive authorization for your project through theOffice of Historic Preservation. Once you have verified what the zoning district allows for and your property is platted, you can proceed with a building permit application. Said signs shall: (i) Face the street or streets fronting the property; (ii) Be at least eighteen (18) inches wide and twenty-four (24) inches tall; (iii) Contain the international symbol for towing vehicles; (iv) The setback shall be measured at right angles from the center each newly created lot and shall not traverse any other lot. For a lot with less than fifty (50) feet of frontage on a public street the front setback shall be at least twenty (20) feet and shall be measured from the point at which the lot first becomes wider than fifty (50) feet in width. the side yard be less than three (3) feet. Checks or money orders are to be made payable to: Lucy Adame-Clark, Bexar County Clerk. adjoining a curved section of a roadway with a centerline radius of less than two No. What is a commercial establishment (building)? "Summary of Lot and Building Specifications" in each section 35-310.01 to 35-310.14, below. be located on a lot. Frontage. The OEA is in perpetuity, is irrevocable without the city's written authorization, How do I get a Certificate of Occupancy for my home? This permit allows you to install an electrical panel and obtain a temporary meter to be used for construction power. (Refer to Plumbing Homeowner Affidavit). hb```B eareDcFBfr;Ekv~@&j10}%X$ P-Gg1c,aT;[_0'kAzs@>PG2pif +b,2 H 1 In addition, references may be made to the National Fire Protection Association standards and other pertinent state laws. depth, shape, and orientation of lots shall comply with the applicable zoning district non-urban districts and zoning districts (such as "RP" and "RE") and districts which However any agent who has the owners' authorization, and is acting on behalf of the owner may apply for the building permit. 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. sky except for permitted accessory structures and the ordinary projection of sills, Fire Marshal's Office phones are monitored 24/7. in the applicable zoning district, so long as twenty (20) feet of total parking area ) jeRG/)'y`}W0b xB?m\vqWa"D(./w4#?qgGb`/k''cbOY=|]8W|yo~kqSf~/jMtIafLqThi+y\g Co0xjZWfy4\ yo+&l4L(M[8mC^,Sf(Yv6a9j=Dgy@,;:;dn lots. 6316. paths for vehicular traffic, and which accommodate on-street parking. Variation in Front Yard. two (2) tiers of lots. The minimum frontage at the right-of-way line for any flag lot shall be fifteen (15) The County may only conduct a plan review, issue a residential building permit, and issue a subsequent Certificate of Occupancy (Compliance) if the residential plans are submitted for permitting on a voluntary basis. must make a finding of compliance and compatibility with the provisions of the applicable must be enforced through restrictive covenants. -Renewal of permits that have expired these permits are no longer valid, and the project must be resubmitted as a new project, subject to a new plan review and all applicable fees will be required. 2006-11-30-1333, The length of a block where homes front a street within a subdivision or site plan Within the incorporated areas of the city, minimum lot size shall conform to the requirements On lots that abut a public alley, railroad right-of-way, or an utility/drainage right-of-way corporation of other recognized legal entity. Understanding what is involved during each stage will help ensure key steps and approvals are adhered to so that your project is completed in a timely fashion. Most inspections performed are related to building permits; however, our department also oversees alleged violation reports. To reach their offices, or if you have any questions regarding Historic Overlays, call 210.215.9274. travel times, alternative materials for driveway surfaces, such as pervious pavers Items (1), (2) and (3) above shall also apply when a property has been reduced in Operating without a license or without the proper permitting reduces the professionalism of the industry and the safety of our community. The state law does not provide a definition of a public accessible (public) building. The County receives its authority to require certain types of permits from the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 7, CHAPTER 233 - SUBCHAPTER C, 233.061- 233.067. Copyright 2023 by eLaws. These inspections insure that electrical, heating, fuel gas, and fire protection systems have been installed in accordance with the building and fire code. establishing the maintenance easements. Townhouse Subdivisions. 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Mon - Fri) In order to reduce impervious surfaces, shared driveways shall be permitted in any Side Yard Building Line. Along with overseeing the development and improvement of land, it is the responsibility of the Development Services Department, under the guidelines of the Landscaping and Tree Preservation Ordinance, to . Accessory detached dwelling units shall require a minimum setback from the rear and side property lines of five (5) feet. These firewalls will limit the potential fire exposure The Fire Marshal issues building permits and Certificate of Occupancy. The City has a variety of Neighborhood Conservation,Corridor Districts and other overlay districts that could affect your design and these requirements are reviewed along with your permit application. Transitional Standards. No work was performed on the permit (plan reviews or inspections). Also the plat minimum required rear or side yard. DESIGN REGULATIONS, (Ord. the required building permit filing fees, an additional fee shall be provided by the Where the owner of a legally platted lot or his successor in title thereto has his In addition if the subject property is in a historic district and/or the incorporated areas of the city. contemplated. One (1) copy of these deed restrictions shall Parking may be provided in the and Property Records of Bexar County prior to June 14, 1927. If payment is in cash, the exact amount of the fee is required. Once you have obtained an approval on your tree preservation review, the licensed plumbing contractor can obtain a plumbing permit to get your construction started before your building plans are approved and the City issues your building permit. Please call 210.207.1111 to report any of the following violations. Fire codes and standards establish minimum requirements, but should not prevent or discourage someone from exceeding these minimum requirements. not apply to flag lots permitted by subsection (h), below. It provides access to multiple business/family structures and all structures are depth greater than three (3) feet below ground shall be located a minimum distance 35-516. An owner may remove a common property line by filing an amending plat per the regulations by large expanses of impervious surfaces which deaden the streetscape and discourage electrical lines are provided to two (2) single-family lots, easements approved by A homeowner can only apply fora plumbing permit for an existingresidence provided that it is their homestead and they will personally be doing the work. Frontage of a lot shall be determined by the property line of the lot adjacent to so noted on each plat of the participating properties. 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. in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 5. (1) principal building may erected on a lot unless otherwise permitted in this chapter. passed by the San Antonio City Council directing the project to be completed and the
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