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Planning and Engineering reports growth in housing permits, infrastructure projects and next‑phase water work
Summary
Derby’s planning and engineering director told council the city issued more permits in 2024, designed $48 million in engineered projects and is moving toward major water and sewer construction including Nelson Drive improvements and a north‑area sewer lift station funded partly by state star bonds.
Derby — Dan Squires, Derby’s development director, told council on March 25 that the planning and engineering department issued a range of permits and completed plans in 2024 while moving into major infrastructure work, including sewer lift station and water‑treatment planning.
Squires said the department permitted 64 new single‑family homes in 2024, 31 commercial building permits valued at about $17.5 million and 86 new dwelling units overall. He said the city issued 1,773 permits and performed 5,131 inspections during the year. The department also generated revenue from inspections performed under contract for Rose Hill, which…
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