A monthly e-Newsletter from the Division of Planning and Development – January 2022 |
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A Message from John Zeanah, Director |
As we begin the New Year, the Division will begin a new customer awareness campaign about our services. The goal of this campaign is to inform homeowners and residential property owners in Memphis and Shelby County about the permitting process and permit requirements to ensure the structures we live in are safe and sustainable. Ensuring work done at your home complies with code benefits residents, neighbors, and all citizens alike.
This campaign will help homeowners to know what types of projects do and do not require permits. It may be surprising which types of small remodel or home DIY projects require a permit beforehand and an inspection upon completion, We want to reach residents before beginning those projects so they are well-informed about the process ahead. Proceeding with projects that may later be considered not up-to-code could lead to major inconvenience and costly repairs. For insight about residential projects and their requirements, visit our Residential Permit Guide.
We are looking for candidates to fill the position of Housing Specialist. The deadline to apply is January 19, 2022. Please share this posting with those who may be interested.
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Effective January 1, 2022, Construction Enforcement adopted the 2021 I-Codes and the 2020 National Electric Code. The Code Amendments are available here. The 2021 Code Overview training session will be held Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 6465 Mullins Station Road. There are limited seats remaining for this session. Click here to register.
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How to Add Contacts to a
Develop 901 Citizen Portal Account
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Including accurate contact information in a permit application is an integral part of staying up-to-date with your submitted applications. However, when creating multiple applications, the act of re-entering the same information can become repetitive. To make this process easier, add often-used contacts to your Develop 901 Citizen Portal account using the following steps.
- Log into your portal account.
- Click on Account Management, located along the top of the screen.
- Locate the Contact Information section in Account Management. Click on Add a Contact.
- Select Individual or Organization from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the required fields for the contact. Be sure to include at least one phone number and a mailing address.
- Once complete, click Continue. Your new contact will now be visible in the Contact Information section.
In the Contact Information section, you can also set one of the contacts as the Account Owner by clicking on the Actions dropdown menu for the preferred contact. An Account Owner can assign Delegates who can also have access to the Account Owner portal account.
After adding a contact and beginning a new permit application, you can click the Select from Account button under the Contact List section in order to add a contact from your account to the application without typing in all the information. The selected contact will receive all correspondence related to the application and may be contacted by a staff member, if necessary, in the application process.
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Planning and Implementation |
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Memphis MPO 2050 Regional Transportation Plan:
MOVING TOGETHER!
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Development of the Memphis MPO’s Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), MOVING TOGETHER is underway! MOVING TOGETHER: 2050 RTP is the defining vision for the region’s transportation system and establishes long-term goals, objectives, and transportation priorities for the Mid-South Region over the next 20+ years. The RTP is updated every four years to reflect new trends and priorities, incorporate new funding assumptions, and maintain compliance with federal regulations, and the current update is on schedule for adoption in 2023.
Throughout the development of the plan, there will be opportunities to review and provide comments and the first round of public engagement, is OPEN! The MPO invites you to join one of the twelve virtual community meetings, and take a few minutes to complete a short survey about your priorities and ideas for improving transportation in the region. If you are interested in attending a virtual community meeting, this site includes the meeting dates, virtual meeting link, and additional information about this planning process.
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2021 Memphis 3.0 Annual Plan Update Amendment |
The Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan is assessed yearly for general edits, Future Land Use Planning Map Changes, and the addition of any plans completed during the year. The proposed plan amendment will be submitted to the Land Use Control Board (LUCB) on February 10, 2022. If approved by the LUCB, the plan amendment will go to City Council for review and approval in March.
Two virtual meetings were held on January 6, 2022, to review the proposed changes and provide the public opportunities to provide feedback. For those unable to attend the meetings, recordings are available on our Facebook page or our website.
The community can also provide feedback on the proposed changes by sending an email or calling (901) 636-6601. Comments close on February 4, 2022 at 8 am. You can find the proposed changes here.
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Summer Avenue Complete Streets: Final Public Meeting |
The final public meeting for the Summer Avenue Complete Streets Study is January 10, 2022. Proposed street improvements and final design concepts for Summer Avenue from E. Parkway to I-240 will be presented.
Event details are below:
Summer Avenue - Final Public Meeting
Monday, January 10, 2022
5:30 pm to 7 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 988 2513 8748
Passcode: 123751
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Release of the Memphis Innovation Corridor TOD Plan |
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The Memphis Innovation Corridor TOD Plan is complete and up on our website. The Innovation Corridor Plan is a land use plan to encourage density within easy walking distance to transit stops with a mix of uses. The Innovation Corridor connects Downtown Memphis, Memphis Medical District, and the University of Memphis along Second Street and BB King Boulevard, Union Avenue, and Poplar Avenue. It includes mConnect, the city’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) system and is part of ongoing implementation of the Memphis Transit Vision including the comprehensive plan.
You can access the plan here.
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Brian Bacchus has retired after 34 years with Memphis and Shelby County. He began as an Intern in the Comprehensive Planning department and finished his tenure as a Principal Planner in Land Use and Development Services. He will embark on a new opportunity as the Chief of Staff for the Memphis City Council.
Computer Systems Analyst Terry Parker retired after 24 years of service. He worked in the Construction Enforcement department and was a pivotal part in our adoption of the Accela platform. Terry is pictured, right, with Construction Enforcement Administrator Ron Bethea.
During the holiday season, our Division participated in the Salvation Army's Angel Tree giving program by adopting angels and giving them numerous gifts. Pictured below are staff from our Plan Review and Signs & Zoning Enforcement teams (top) and from our Construction Enforcement department (bottom) with the collected gifts.
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The Division has returned to holding in-person meetings. Meetings will still be broadcast live on the Division's YouTube channel.
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