Addressing questions about the safety of our water supply
If you are following the news regarding the “Do Not Use” order for Lake Jackson residents related to the discovery of the Naegleria fowleri in that city’s drinking water system, it’s understandable to have questions about the safety of our local drinking water. Below are some facts about this specific amoeba, as well as what the cities of Bryan and College Station are doing to ensure the safety of your water supply.
City of Bryan a champion of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The City of Bryan is excited to announce its fifth year as a Champion of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). We continue to be committed to cybersecurity, online safety and privacy. This year, as an effort to promote and raise awareness, we will have weekly fact-based posts highlighting importance of online safety, both at work and at home.
City of Bryan unveils new mobile app
Get the information you need, whenever you need it, with the new official City of Bryan Mobile App.
Acre honored with statewide IT award
The City of Bryan’s Chief Information Officer, Bernie Acre, was recently honored by the Texas Association of Governmental Informational Technology Managers (TAGITM) for his long-time dedication to the organization and the IT profession.
Sanitary sewer inspections begin Sept. 16
Bryan residents may see contract workers in neighborhoods over the next several months as part of the City of Bryan’s Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Road closure beginning Sept. 11: Woodville Road between Woody Lane and Old Hearne Road
Woodville Road will be closed between Woody Lane and Old Hearne Road from Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 until further notice as part of the Woodville Road Sewer Line Improvements Project.
Pattern zoning now available in Bryan’s Midtown area
Midtown property owners now have additional options for development as part of Midtown Pattern Overlay Districts. The overlay districts, also known as Pattern Zoning, allow the property owners to receive architect-designed pre-approved construction plans for four different buildings intended specifically for the Midtown area.
Five reasons to sign up for a library card
September is the American Library Association’s Library Card Sign-Up Month, so now is the perfect time to get your own library card. Here are five reasons why.
The truth about pattern zoning
On Aug. 6, 2020 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Midtown Pattern Overlay Districts, specifying that pattern zoning be applied to properties in Areas 1-4 of Midtown, as identified in the recently approved Midtown Area Plan.
Doing some home renovations? Before you get started, make sure you check with the City of Bryan’s Development Services Department to see if you need a permit to do the work.
Buildings permits ensure the work that is being done is done so in a safe manner and that the improvements are built to city-approved construction standards. No matter what the specific job may be, the enforcement of building codes protects public health and safety for construction projects and protects the investment you have in your home.
Obtaining a permit gives you legal permission to start construction and has these other positive benefits. It ensures that contractors do good work. Profit-driven contractors might be tempted to cut corners, but a building permit ensures that they use safe construction methods and materials. And, an inspection ensures you that the contractor did the work correctly. It also protects your home’s value. Permits are public record, and potential home buyers can see whether improvements to the home were completed with the proper permits.
If your project needs a permit, you should obtain that permit before starting any of the construction. For more information on beginning the permitting process, go to our permitting process page or call 979.209.5030.
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