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Building and zoning report: permits steady, new hires and elevator modernization noted
Summary
The countys building and zoning planner reported steady permit activity year-to-date, new staff hirings in planning and code enforcement, and upcoming elevator modernization work that may affect the budget.
Terry Palmer, the countys building and zoning planner, reported Sept. 20 that permit activity for 2025 is roughly in line with recent years, several new staff hires were completed, and the county expects additional costs for elevator modernization in the courthouse building.
Palmer said year-to-date regular permits in 2025 are close to 2024 totals (2024 recorded as 416; 2025 recorded as 406), and commercial permit activity is higher year-over-year…
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