Planning and Development Services wins seventh consecutive excellence award
The City of Bryan’s Planning and Development Services was awarded the 2022 Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Planning Excellence Recognition Program from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association for the seventh consecutive year. The City of Bryan is one of 44 municipalities throughout Texas to be recognized.
Building Safety Month is an international campaign by the International Code Council that is celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety, and we are recognizing this important month right here in Bryan. Building Safety Month reinforces the need for the adoption of modern, regularly-updated building codes, and helps individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures.
Roof Repairs: Make Sure Your Contractor Does the Job Right
Don’t get stuck with shoddy roof repairs, or get scammed by an unethical contractor. Here’s info you need so you can find a reputable contractor and insure the repair work is done right.
12 capital projects to watch in 2022
From parks to storm water and road improvements to sidewalks, residents will have the opportunity to give input on some projects and see big progress made on others. Here are 12 public improvement projects in Bryan to keep your eye on this year.
Downtown Bryan Awarded “Great Place in Texas”
Historic Downtown Bryan illustrates what it means to be “great” through design, functionality, sustainability, character, quality, and community participation.
Planning and Zoning Commission Agendas
Current meeting agendas for the Bryan Planning and Zoning Commission in our Board Docs agenda management system.
Avoid Long Wait Times
In order to avoid long customer wait times, you are strongly encouraged to continue to contact staff by phone, email, and/or fax during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
No Cash Payments
The department is not accepting cash payments at this time. Credit card payments are accepted over the phone.
Planning for Bryan’s Future
As Bryan continues to grow as a community, the City has to have plans in place to manage that growth and assure that new infrastructure and development fits in with the character and quality of life that make Bryan unique. That’s where long-range planning comes in. The City’s Comprehensive Plan, and specific area plans, provide a vision to guide Bryan’s growth and development for the near term and for years to come.
The Development Services Department, which includes the Planning and Building Services divisions, plays a vital role in maintaining the vitality of the City of Bryan. The department provides citizens and development professionals with the information and support they need to expeditiously and safely design and build quality commercial and residential projects in our city.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Development Services Department is to provide quality customer services and education through teamwork and positive relationships to guide and promote development which helps build and maintain a valued community for current and future generations.
Staff
Director
- Kevin Russell
(979) 209-5130Assistant Director
- Martin Zimmermann, AICP
(979) 209-5030Development Administrator
- Lauren Hovde, AICP
(979) 209-5024Planning Services
- Randy Haynes, AICP, Planning Administrator
(979) 209-5030- Allison Kay, AICP, Senior Planner
(979) 209-5030- Katie Williams, AICP, Senior Planner
(979) 209-5030- Isabel Martinez, Staff Planner
(979) 209-5030- Mitchell Cameron, Staff Planner
(979) 209-5030- Megan Hancock, CAP Permitting System Business Coordinator
(979) 209-5030- Charmaine McKinzie, CAP, Dev. Services Staff Assistant
(979) 209-5030- Paige Jackson, CAP, Dev. Services Staff Assistant
(979) 209-5030For general planning inquiries, please contact Planning Services.
Building Services
- Joy Teague, Dev. Services Representative
(979) 209-5010- Yajaira Rivera, Dev. Services Representative
(979) 209-5010- Karen Rudasill, Dev. Services Representative
(979) 209-5010- Cheree Peters, Dev. Services Representative
(979) 209-5010- Kaylee Neuman, Dev. Services Representative
(979) 209-5010- Greg Cox, CBO, CFM, Chief Building Official
(979) 209-5030- Karen Lahde, Plans Examiner-Commercial
(979) 209-5030- Craig Tepera, Plans Examiner-Residential
(979) 209-5030- Kenny Johnson, Plans Examiner-Residential
(979) 209-5030- James Tinsley, Combination Building Inspector
(979) 209-5010- Jerry Fagan, Building Inspector
(979) 209-5010- Chris Mushinski, Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector (Part-time)
(979) 209-5010- Derrick Williams, Plumbing/Mechanical/Building Inspector
(979) 209-5010- Josh Hall, Electrical inspector
(979) 209-5010For general building services inquiries, please contact Building Services.
The City of Bryan Development Services Department cares about customer satisfaction and we want to know what you think about the service we provide.
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