|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City Council approved 191 UDC amendments on Nov. 3, 2022, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023.
Development Services hosted 14 training sessions in November for both internal and external customers to train on the changes coming to the UDC. To view recorded sessions, visit our video library.
We appreciate all who dedicated time to this process and look forward to partnering again in 2027 for the next round of UDC Amendments.
For more information on all codes updates, visit our website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City Council approved the proposed 2021 ICC Codes on Nov. 10, 2022. The new building-related amendments will go into effect on Feb. 1, 2023, and the SAPMC amendments will go into effect on Feb. 9. To learn about the significant changes, visit our video training library.
The Sign Code Committee continues to hold meetings discussing proposed amendments regarding billboards.
For more information on the code updates, visit our website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
To view our latest training videos, visit our library.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The City of San Antonio (COSA) Development Services Department (DSD) uses e-mail communication as an important source for public information regarding:
- DSD Events
- Announcements
- Newsletters
- Board and Commission Agendas
- Notices
As a subscriber to these services, we want to inform you that e-alerts will now be sent through SASpeakUp. The SASpeakUp portal is your one-stop website to participate in City meetings, surveys, events and more.
We will be transitioning our contacts (that's you!) to this new platform soon. No action is needed on your part, but please note that emails from DSD will look a little different.
With SASpeakUp, you can create an individual profile, customize notifications received from all COSA Departments, manage which alerts from DSD you would like to receive, and even sign up to receive text message notifications.
To set up your SASpeakUp Portal account preferences, follow these easy steps to get started:
- Visit saspeakup.com/
- Click the blue “Sign-up” button to create an account.
- Follow instructions to confirm your email address.
- Sign back in.
- Click the blue “View Profile” button.
- Scroll down to the Subscriptions section. Here you can sign up for various topics from COSA Departments, including DSD. Be sure to click the gray “Customize” button to see all of the topic options.
- Once you’re in the drop-down section, you’ll see you can sign up for email and text notifications for those topics.
At any time, you can visit saspeakup.com to view public hearing notices, see upcoming public input opportunities, and participate in surveys for COSA projects.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
It is now easier to apply for a new or renew your Short Term Rental (STR) permits!
On Nov. 20, we started the transition to BuildSA to increase efficiency in the permitting process. We have created step by step guides and updated the STR fact sheet to help in the application process. For additional information, please visit our website.
DSD staff is available to answer your questions and provide any guidance as you begin to use the new system, please contact us.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DSD hosted the Fall 2022 San Antonio Building Codes Academy (SABCA) training sessions on Oct. 27 and 28, focusing on Significant Changes to the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) at the Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center. The Significant Changes for the IRC were taught by Sandra Hyde, Managing Director for Product Development for the International Code Council (ICC).
The department also hosted a second set of courses on Nov. 1 and 2 with training on the Significant Changes to the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) at the Northeast Service Center (Tool Yard). Terrell Stripling, a seasoned instructor with 20 years of fire-service experience taught the latest on the updated Fire Code.
This fall’s SABCA training provided 315 staff and customers with Continuing Education Units (CEU) from ICC. Each course was offered twice and generated six CEUs for each attendee. Attendees from various organizations and surrounding areas including New Braunfels, Uvalde, Cibolo and even as far away as Corpus Christi attended the sessions. Organizations such as Waxler Fire Protection Engineering, Judson ISD, Monticello Customs Homes and others also participated at this year’s training classes.
Stay tuned for more training next year!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In line with the City holiday schedule, DSD will be closed as follows:
Winter Holiday Inspections:
DSD and the Fire Marshal’s Office will be closed the week of Dec. 26, 2022, in observance of the City Winter Holiday. Both offices will re-open on Jan. 2. 2023, as regularly scheduled, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Inspections on Dec. 28 and 29 will be available if scheduled and paid for by 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 22. The inspection fee over the holiday break is $100 per discipline (Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical), per inspection. Note: Online scheduling for inspections will not be available during the Winter Holiday Break. Please call the following numbers to schedule an appointment.
- Plat Construction Inspections - (210) 207-0281
- Building Inspections - (210) 207-1111
- Fire System Inspections - (210) 207-8410 (Fire Inspection fee is $82.40/hour with 2-hour minimum.)
Additional Information:
The Boards and Commissions meeting schedules have been updated to accommodate the winter holiday break:
Holiday Recordation Schedule:
In line with the holiday closures, the last day for Recordation and Plat Recordation for the year will be Dec. 23, 2022. As such, the deadline is Dec. 22 by noon. The first day for Plat Recordation in the New Year, 2023, will be Jan. 6, 2023.
The holiday schedule can be found online.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contractor Connect training continues. The upcoming schedule is listed above and also posted on our website. All sessions are in-person and run from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sign up in advance during one of your visits at our counter or by calling us at 210.207.1111. For more information, visit our website.
For our residents - Check out the Contractor Search Tool!
For residents, Contractor Connect also provides an enhanced search tool that generates a list of registered contractors to choose from. The list is compiled based on the type of work (home improvement, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, etc.) needed for the project, along with the category-level of Registered, Registered Plus, or Premier. The list is updated monthly, and free of charge for your convenience.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
QUICK LINKS:
**Information Bulletins located in Documents Online are numbered by section.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The City of San Antonio’s Development Services Department is responsible for coordinating land and building development throughout the City. In partnership with other City departments, Development Services helps homeowners, business owners, and those in the commercial industry plan and execute development projects. Projects can be as simple as a kitchen renovation in a home and as complex as constructing a new building on an untouched piece of property.
To join our DSD team, visit the City's Career web page and fill out an application today.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
