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Grand Rapids development center reports improved inspections capacity, highlights housing permit stages

5923787 · October 8, 2025
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City staff updated the Economic Development Project Team on a revised KPI report showing housing permit status by stage, ADU approvals, and inspection turnaround; electrical and mechanical inspection capacity is improving as new staff are brought on, while building and plumbing inspection timeliness are meeting targets.

City development center staff presented an updated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) report covering housing permits, accessory dwelling unit (ADU) approvals and inspection timeliness.

The report added a breakdown of housing units by approval stage — application, plan review, issued/under construction and completed with use-and-occupancy certificates — so the public and commissioners can see where units are in the pipeline. The report also highlights…

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