In this Issue:
  • BuildSA Phase 1 Launches Oct. 1
  • FY 2019 Budget Approved
  • 2018 ICC Codes/Local Amendments effective Oct. 1
  • Planning Commission has Openings
  • Online Resources
  • Performance Measures
  • Save the Date
  • Department News
BuildSA Land Development Starts Oct. 1
The Development Services Department (DSD) – Land Development Division has made great progress in the data migration to BuildSA, our new online system. We are excited about this electronic new ‘way of doing business’ at DSD and can’t wait until you have the opportunity to try it out for yourself beginning Oct. 1.  

This new solution enables both customers and staff to more effectively track and manage Land Development processes and provide transparency of business transactions, while maximizing communication and minimizing paper.

Additional services that you may benefit from include:

  • Ability to apply for applications on-line
  • Real-time access to the status of applications
  • Ability to make payments online using credit card or bank account
  • Search for application information using a parcel, address or contact
  • Electronic Document submittal
  • 24/7 Access

On Oct. 1, the Citizen Access Portal will be accessible on the Development Services website.   Look for the Online Services-Quick Links located on the right side of the page for easy access. Please note the link will not be on the website until the morning of Oct. 1.
Training and Resources
On Sept. 28, we will host a BuildSA Land Development Application submittal training; the training is scheduled for 10 – 11:30 a.m. and is limited to 120 participants. In addition, we will hold an Open House the first week of October from 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for anyone who needs assistance, and again on Oct. 8 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. All sessions are available on a first come, first served basis, and will take place at the One Stop office.

 The BuildSA Online Training Resource Center is now available, and includes materials such as the User Guide, training modules and 'how-to' videos.

For additional assistance, our dedicated BuildSA Call Center will be available starting Oct. 1, during business hours, to answer application and processing questions. Call us at 210.207.1111, option 5.
NOTE:  Both LDS and TPLT are now frozen and no longer accepting Plats, MDPs, PUDs, and RD applications in the systems. This is a necessary function that must take place to complete the migration to BuildSA. During this time, we will accept hard copy applications over the counter through Friday. Development Services Staff will enter any held applications into BuildSA on Sunday, Sept. 30. These pre-launch activities will help ensure a smooth transition when we go live on Monday, Oct. 1.
FY 2019 City Budget Approved
On Sept. 13, 2018, City Council adopted the FY 2019 City of San Antonio Budget. The new budget will be effective on Oct. 1.
 
The Development Services Department will benefit from the FY 2019 budget by adding eight new positions as follows: (2) Senior Plans Examiners and (1) Combo Inspector from the Enterprise Fund, and five (5) new Code Enforcement Officers from the General Fund. Like last year, there will be no increased fees , and a continued focus on BuildSA – specifically phase 2 for plan review, permitting, inspections, and Code Enforcement. Additionally, there are  no reductions to the General Fund or Development Services Fund. This is good news for the department as we have a lot of work to do, and soon we will have added resources to help support DSD’s mission.
Are you ready for it?
On June 21, 2018, City Council approved the adoption of the 2018 International Code Council (ICC) Building-related, Fire and Property Maintenance codes and local amendments to be effective, Oct. 1, 2018. For a complete list of new codes and more information, visit the ICC Codes website .
Effective Oct. 1, the 2018 ICC Codes go into effect!
Planning Commission has Openings - Apply Today!
The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants to fill positions on the Planning Commission.

The commission advises City Council on the master plan for the physical development of San Antonio. Apply online by Oct. 1. Visit our website for more information about the Planning Commission . For assistance with the application, call 210.207.7253 .

The Planning Commission holds public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the Board Room located at 1901 S. Alamo. Meetings start at 2 p.m. but are subject to change.
Online Resources
The following Rule Interpretations (RID) were recently updated:
This IB 223 provides the requirements for decal placement on temporary signage.

This IB supports the BuildSA platform, and provides guidance to customers on using the Personal Information Number (PIN) Requests for converted records or records created by staff for use with Citizen Access Portal.

For a complete list of resources, visit the following sites:
Performance Measures & Permit Report
Performance Measures
The performance measures report is available online .
Permit Report
Save the Date!
DSD Academy
  • Oct. 20 - BuildSA Research Using the Online Portal

City Holidays
  • Nov. 12 - Veteran's Day
  • Nov. 22 - 23 - Thanksgiving Break
Job Opportunities
DSD is hiring for the following positions. If you are interested in joining our department, please apply online .
Department News
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