City of San Antonio Development Boards & Commissions for Downtown Infill Development.

1. Development Boards and
Commissions
Infill Development Summit
August 31, 2012
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2. Development Process
Master
Land Use
Zoning Development
Consistency Plan (MDP)
Plan Subdivision
Permitting Review Plat
Certificate
Construction
Inspections of
Begins Occupancy
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3. Zoning Commission
UDC Provisions
 11 members appointed by City
Council by district for overlapping
two-year terms
 Meetings held on First and Third
Tuesday of each month at 1pm, 1901
South Alamo Street
 Contact: Micah Diaz, 207-5876
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4. Zoning Commission
Rezoning Process
 Property owners apply to rezone
– Applicants encouraged to meet with
Commissioner, Council Office, Neighborhood
Association, and surrounding property owners
 Notification sent to properties within 200 feet
(state requirement), neighborhood
associations and planning team
 Public hearings on case, evidence presented
– Motion is traditionally made by the Commissioner
in whose district the case is located
– Simple majority required to approve 4

5. Zoning Commission
Rezoning Process
 Zoning Commission vote on a rezoning case is a
recommendation to City Council
 Some of the factors taken into consideration:
– Consistency with adopted Neighborhood Plan
– Land use/development pattern in area
– Impact on adjacent properties
– Traffic, parking and infrastructure
– Consistency with adjacent zoning (“spot
zoning”)
– Health, safety and welfare of the community
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6. Planning Commission
Charter and UDC Provisions
 Nine members appointed at large by
City Council for overlapping two year
terms
 Regular meetings held on second
and fourth Wednesday each month
at 2pm, 1901 South Alamo Street
 Contact: Elizabeth Carol 207-7893
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7. Planning Commission
Responsibilities
 Final approval body for:
– Subdivision plats (including time
extensions and deferrals)
– Planned Unit Developments
– Subdivision variances
 Appellate body for:
– Vested rights determinations
– Master Development Plans
– Certificates of Determinations
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8. Planning Commission
Responsibilities - cont’d
 Recommending body for:
– CIMS (i.e. street closures, license agreements,
land transactions)
– UDC text amendments
– Master Plan Amendments
 Neighborhood Plans (land use)
 Major Thoroughfares
 Parks Plan
 Annexation
– SAWS (including impact fees, long range plan,
and land transactions) 8

9. Subdivision Authority
Chapter 212 Local Gov’t Code
 Notification sent to owners within 200 feet for
replats in single family/low density cases only
 Commission must act on a plat within 30 days of
complete filing
 No action within 30 days constitutes automatic
approval
 Mandates approval if plat conforms with all
requirements (i.e. no variances)
– Plats that conform to the code are heard on consent
 Commission can approve or disapprove a plat
with variance after evaluating the request
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10. Board of Adjustment
City of San Antonio provisions
 Quasi-judicial board to address individual
hardships related to the land (not an
individual’s circumstance)
 11 members by district
 6 alternates
 Ex-parte communication prohibited
 Meets generally every three weeks on a
Monday at 1pm, 1901 South Alamo
 Contact: Margaret Pahl, 207-8208
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11. Board of Adjustment
Chapter 211.008 – 211.010
 211.008 governing body may establish a
Board of Adjustment to make exceptions
to the zoning ordinance that are:
1. Consistent with the general purpose and intent
of the ordinance
2. In accordance with any applicable rules
contained in the ordinance
 Must contain at least 5 members; may
appoint alternate members
 Approval requires 75% of members
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12. Board of Adjustment
Procedures
 Application submittal
 Notification sent to owners of property and registered
neighborhood associations within 200 feet
 Board accepts testimony
– Variance: must find unnecessary hardship and that spirit or
ordinance will be observed
– Authorized special exceptions: One operator barber/beauty
salons, Non-commercial parking lots, residential relocations,
ornamental iron front yard fences
– Appeals: must find that that the administrative official erred in a
zoning related requirement, decision or determination
 9 members must support request to approve (75% rule)
 Board decision is final, appeals to District Court
 Construction permitting must commence within 6 months
 1 year waiting period if denied
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13. Board of
Adjustment
(by District)
Planning Zoning
Michael Gallagher (10), Chair
Commission Commission Andrew Ozuna (8), Vice Chair
(at large) (by District) Gene Camargo (Mayor)
Jose Limon, Chair Bill Tiller (8), Chair Frank Quijano (1)
Marcello Martinez, Vice Chair Orlando Salazar (4), Vice Chair Edward Hardemon (2)
Rob Rodriguez, Chair Pro Tem Rick McNealy (9), Chair Pro Tem Helen Dutmer (3)
Jody Sherrill Milton McFarland (10), Pro Tem George Britton (4)
Chris Lindhorst Brenna Nava (Mayor) Vacancy (5)
Lynda Billa Burke Mariana Ornelas (1) Jesse Zuniga (6)
Dan Kossl Dan Martinez (2) Mary Rogers (7)
Andrea Rodriguez Gerard Clancy (3) David Villyard (9)
Donald Oroian Rachel Flores (5) Harold Atkinson (alt.)
Christopher R. Martinez (6) Maria Cruz (alt.)
Santos Villarreal (7) Paul Klein (alt.)
Marian Moffat (alt.)
Henry Rodriguez (alt.) 13
Steve Walkup (alt.)

14. Appeals and Advisory Board
(Building-Related & Fire Code Board
of Appeals and Advisory Board)
 Considers appeals of orders,
determinations or decisions of the
Building Official or Fire Chief
– Building, electric, plumbing, mechanical,
fire codes and sign & billboard ordinance
 17 members and 17 alternates by
discipline
 Simple majority to approve an appeal 14

15. Appeals and Advisory Board
(Building-Related & Fire Code Board
of Appeals and Advisory Board)
 Meets quarterly on the second
Tuesday of the months of January,
April, July and October at 9am, 1901
South Alamo
 May call a meeting within 14 days
after receiving an appeal
 Contact: Mimi Camargo 207-8237 15

16. Appeals and Advisory Board
 Members  Members – cont’d
– Rodney Olivier, Chair – Paul Kinnison
– Christoper Garcia, Vice – Mike Leonard
Chair – Michael O’Day
– Davy Beicker – Michael Rust
– James Caccamese – Peter Sitterle
– Jimmy Hurley – Bryan Smith
– Nancy Jackson – Amin Tohmaz
– Robert Jalnos – Jack Uptmore
– Timothy Kerley
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17. Development Boards and
Commissions
Infill Development Summit
August 10, 2012
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18. Welcome
The Interactive Development Process Manual outlines a series of steps designed to
guide you through the process of developing your land, through constructing a building
and occupying your building. Your first contact should be the Cliff Morton Development
Business Service Center also known as the “One Stop”, where you can obtain
information, and forms, ask questions and file applications for permits. You can cover a
significant amount of the development process for most projects with just one call or
visit.
The purpose of the Interactive Development Process Manual and the One Stop is to
simplify the construction and development application and review process and to allow
individuals to conduct their transactions on-line or at one location. It provides a single
location where citizens, contractors and developers can obtain the information and
forms necessary to pursue zoning, land use, development, platting or construction. It is
a service provided by the City of San Antonio to facilitate the development process in a
customer friendly manner.
Purpose of this Interactive Manual
The purpose of this Interactive Development Process Manual is to explain the various
processes related to starting the land development and building construction process in
the City of San Antonio and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). This document is
intended to summarize relevant ordinances, but is not a substitute for the ordinances. If
any conflict arises between the statements in this manual and an ordinance, the
ordinance will prevail.
The development process is dynamic and subject to periodic revisions as the need
arises. This manual is intended to provide as much certainty and clarity as possible in
the development and construction process.
This manual presents tasks in the sequences necessary if you were starting with a raw
undeveloped, the incorrect zoning, and an improperly platted tract of land. Your project
may allow you to start in the middle of the manual or towards the end if you are simply
applying for a Certificate of Occupancy.
When contemplating the improvements or development of a piece of property, you
should consider many factors before purchasing the property to determine what the
development requirements are that will affect your ability to complete your project. A
Due Diligence check list has been provided in the first chapter, that will help you
evaluate your property.
We are committed to working with you in the development of your project
Roderick J. Sanchez, AICP, CBO, Director

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MAYOR
Julián Castro
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
District 1 Diego M. Bernal District 6 Ray Lopez
District 2 Ivy R. Taylor District 7 Cris Medina
District 3 Leticia Ozuna District 8 W. Reed Williams
District 4 Rey Saldana District 9 Elisa Chan
District 5 David Medina, Jr. District 10 Carlton Soules
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Sheryl L. Sculley, City Manager
David Ellison, Assistant City Manager
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Roderick J. Sanchez, AICP, CBO, Director
John Jacks, Assistant Director
Marc A. Castro, Assistant Director
Michael Shannon, P.E., C.B.O., Interim Assistant Director

20. Interactive Development Process Manual
Chapter 1 Define Project: Does your project need a permit?
Due Diligence Checklist
Chapter 2 Site Information: Have you identified any site constraints with your project?
Zoning
Master Development Plans
Platting
Chapter 3 Building Plan Review and Permits: Does your project comply with building and
land development codes?
Commercial Information
Commercial Application Submittals
Commercial Plan Review Permits
Residential Plan Review Permits
Chapter 4 Trade Permits and Inspections: Are you ready for an inspection?
Commercial Trade Permits
Commercial Inspections
Commercial Special Inspections
Residential Trade Permits
Residential Inspections
Residential Required Certifications
Chapter 5 Occupancy: COO and Utility Releases may be picked up after all inspections
passed.
Commercial
Residential
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Permits, Licenses and Registration: Information for contractors
and property owners.
Miscellaneous Permits
Site Plan Information
Licenses and Registrations
Chapter 7 Appendix
Board of Adjustment - Variances
Other Boards of Appeals
Code Modification Request and Administrative Exceptions
Contact Information
Department Organizational Chart
Fee Schedule
Glossary of Terms
Helpful Links
Rights Determination

21. Interactive Development Process Manual - Step-by-Step
Navigate the process for developing property in San Antonio by clicking on the numbered steps below. Learn
the City's Development Services Department requirements and procedures from concept to completion for
your project. Find out the key elements involved, tips to expedite the process, and quick access to the
resources you will need along the way.
APPENDIX

22. Development Process Directory
Development Services Plan Review Center City Development Office
Name Work # Name Work #
Chamberlin Richard 7-8281 DSD Engineer Gonzalez Ramiro 7-3960 ICRIP
Aguilar Johnny 7-0131 Sidewalk/traffic Houston Lori 7-2129 Assistant Director
Baum James 7-0126 Minor Plans (Supervisor)
Collins Kevin 7-2871 School Team (Supervisor) Fire Department
Espinoza Andrew 7-0152 Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Supervisor Name Work #
Fasone Vincent 7-8478 Sr. Bldg/Commercial Crayton Earl 7-7966 Assistant Chief - Fire Prevention
Gallegos Jennifer 7-8056 Sr. Fire Protection Engineer Jenkins Randy 7-7967 District Chief - Fire Prevention
Kastner Crystal 7-4681 Commercial & Residential Supervisor Guzman Shirley 7-0013 Mobile Food Vending
Munoz Rosario 7-0146 Admin/Plans Management
Sanchez Jacob 7-0161 Tree-Landscape-Irrigation review Historic
York Allen 7-8297 Plans Coordinator/ Preliminary Plan Reviews Name Work #
Young Rachel 7-0141 Permits/Certificates of Occupancy Glover Anna 7-7925 Principal Planner
Hindes Kay 7-7306 City Archaeologist
Development Services Land Development Peterson Shanon 7-8316 Historic Preservation Officer
Name Work # Historic Cell - 215-9274
Carol Elizabeth 7-7893 Planning Commission, MDP, PUDs, Plats
Diaz Micah 7-5876 Zoning Commission Planning and Community Development
Rights Determination, Fair Notice, Addressing,
Davila Andreina 7-8315 Street Renaming Name Work #
Pahl Margaret 7-8208 Board of Adjustment Nino Rudy 7-8389 Planning Manager - Urban Design
Ramirez Melissa 7-7038 Planning Manager - Land Entitlements Taylor Michael 7-0145 FBZD, Urban Design Districts
Spurgin Andrew 7-8229 Planning Manager - Zoning Wallace Trish 7-0217 Major Thoroughfare
Plan Amendments /
Taylor Matthew 7-0139 Nonconforming Use & Zoning Verification Urban Design Districts Cell - 215-9126
Development Services Building Inspections Public Works Stormwater Engineering
Name Work # Name Work #
Carrillo Ramiro 7-8314 Chief Building Inspector Meyers Craig 7-0335 Senior Stormwater Engineer
Kreutziger Gary 7-8286 Chief Electrical Inspector Mueth Eric 7-8494 Senior Engineering Associate
Vasquez Jesse 7-8242 Chief HTG & A/C Inspector Santiago Sabrina 7-0182 Senior Engineering Associate
Rhode David 7-8279 Chief Plumbing Inspector
Cortez Sylvia 7-2750 Chief Building Inspector(Combination) Public Works Traffic Engineering
Tucker Jack 7-2806 Chief Construction Inspector De la Cruz Christina 7-7732 Senior Traffic Engineer - TIA
Bird Mark 7-0278 City Arborist Martinez Victor 7-8494 Senior Engineering Tech - TIA
Useful Numbers
Signs 207-8289 Health - Mary Jo Macias 207-0014 - Mobile Food Vending
SAWS 207-0011 Health 207- 0153
Economic Development 207-3900 Addressing
CPS 353-2256 Residential 207-0012
County Permits 335-6700 Commercial 207-0259

23. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission is comprised of nine (9) members appointed
by the City Council for staggered two-year terms. Members must
reside in the City of San Antonio. Members receive compensation of
$20.00 per meeting, not to exceed $1,040 per annum. The
Commission advises the City Council on the Master Plan for the
physical development of San Antonio. The Commission also provides
recommendations on capital improvements, and administers
regulations on subdivisions and platting, to include the Extra-Territorial
Jurisdiction. Meetings are held twice a month on the second and fourth
Wednesdays at 2:00 PM at the Cliff Morton Development and Business
Services Center, 1901 South Alamo, 1st Floor. Meeting duration is
usually four to five hours. For more information, please go to
http://www.sanantonio.gov/dsd/planning_commission.asp.
Liaison: Sandra Gonzalez & Melissa Quiroz - (210) 207-0261
Appointed Date
Name District
Date Expires
Councilmember REY SALDAÑA Mayoral 11/03/2011 05/31/2013
At
Ms. LYNDA BILLA-BURKE 12/04/2008 10/12/2012
Large
At
Mr. DANIEL D. KOSSL 01/12/2012 10/06/2013
Large
At
Mr. JOSE R. LIMON 07/29/2004 10/12/2012
Large
Mr. MARCELLO DIEGO At
12/04/2008 10/12/2012
MARTINEZ Large
At
Mr. DONALD OROIAN 01/12/2012 10/06/2013
Large
At
Mr. ROBERTO R. RODRIGUEZ 12/16/2010 10/12/2012
Large

24. Ms. ANDREA "ANDI" F. At
05/29/2008 10/12/2012
RODRIGUEZ Large
At
Mr. JODY RAY SHERRILL 10/29/2009 10/06/2013
Large
At
VACANCY 10/06/2013
Large
Total Members for Planning Commission: 9

25. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
ZONING COMMISSION
The Zoning Commission is comprised of 11 members appointed by
Mayor and each City Councilmember for two-year terms. Members
serve at the will of the City Council until replaced. Members are
compensated $20.00 per meeting not to exceed $1,040 per annum.
The Commission holds public hearings and makes recommendations to
the City Council on zoning district boundary changes and regulations in
zoning districts. Meetings are held twice-monthly on the first and third
Tuesdays at 1:00 PM in the Cliff Morton Development and Business
Services Center, 1901 South Alamo Street, 1st Floor. For more
information, please go to
http://www.sanantonio.gov/dsd/zoning_commission.asp.
Liaison: Melissa Quiroz - (210) 207-0239
Appointed Date
Name District
Date Expires
Ms. MARIANA ORNELAS District 1 10/21/2010 05/31/2013
Mr. DANIEL C. MARTINEZ District 2 04/14/2011 05/31/2013
Mr. GERARD P. CLANCY District 3 09/29/2011 05/31/2013
Mr. ORLANDO SALAZAR District 4 04/07/2011 05/31/2013
Ms. RACHEL FLORES District 5 09/29/2011 05/31/2013
Mr. CHRISTOPHER R.
District 6 10/04/2001 05/31/2013
MARTINEZ
Mr. SANTOS H. VILLARREAL District 7 06/14/2012 05/31/2013
Mr. BILLY J. TILLER District 8 08/06/2009 05/31/2013
Mr. FREDERICK J. MCNEALY District 9 03/31/2011 05/31/2013
District
Mr. MILTON R. MCFARLAND 09/18/2008 05/31/2013
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Ms. BRENNA G. NAVA Mayoral 02/04/2010 06/30/2010
Total Members for Zoning Commission: 11

26. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is comprised of 11 members
appointed by the Mayor and each City Councilmember and six (6)
alternates appointed at-large for two-year terms. Members receive
$20.00 per meeting, not to exceed $1,040 per annum. The Board
hears variances and appeals related to the enforcement of Chapter 28,
Signs and Billboards and Chapter 35, the Unified Development Code
(UDC). The concurring vote of nine (9) members of the Board is
necessary to approve a variance. The Board adopts a schedule of
meetings each calendar year. Meetings are held at the Board Room of
the Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center, 1901
South Alamo, 1st Floor. For more information, please go to
http://www.sanantonio.gov/dsd/boardofadjustments.asp.
Liaison: Sandra Gonzalez - (210) 207-0110
Appointed Date
Name District
Date Expires
Mr. FRANK A. QUIJANO District 1 06/14/2012 05/31/2013
Mr. EDWARD HARVEY
District 2 03/01/2007 05/31/2013
HARDEMON
Ms. HELEN K. DUTMER District 3 02/23/2007 05/31/2013
Mr. GEORGE LYNN BRITTON District 4 01/15/2009 05/31/2013
VACANCY District 5 05/31/2013
Mr. JESSE ZUNIGA District 6 03/04/2010 05/31/2013
Mrs. MARY E. ROGERS District 7 01/27/2005 05/31/2013
Mr. ANDREW MATTHEW
District 8 03/29/2007 05/31/2013
OZUNA
Mr. DAVID MICHAEL
District 9 02/14/2002 05/31/2013
VILLYARD
District
Mr. MICHAEL R. GALLAGHER 01/09/2003 05/31/2013
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Mr. GENE CAMARGO Mayoral 11/18/2004 05/31/2011

27. Mr. HAROLD O. ATKINSON At Large 10/29/2009 05/31/2011
Ms. MARIA D. CRUZ At Large 06/01/2006 05/31/2011
Mr. PAUL EDWARD KLEIN At Large 10/29/2009 05/31/2011
Ms. MARIAN M. MOFFAT At Large 06/01/2006 05/31/2011
Mr. HENRY RODRIGUEZ At Large 08/21/2003 05/31/2011
VACANCY At Large
Mr. STEVE G. WALKUP At Large 10/29/2009 05/31/2011
Total Members for Zoning Board of Adjustment: 17