Economic development staff report uptick in permits, plan code rewrites

May 19, 2026

Economic Development staff reported issuing roughly 75–80 building permits monthly, processing a land disturbance permit for a subdivision and permitting a new convenience store, and said code rewrites are planned in coming months to fix ordinance issues.

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Jessie Owensby, who provided Economic Development and JDA updates, told the board the department has made website fixes and other process improvements designed to reduce phone calls and office visits and to speed turnaround times. Owensby said the department issues roughly 75 to 80 building permits per month.

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