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Crook County development staff report a modest slowdown in permits, cite daycare capacity and denied Dollar General
Summary
Community development staff reported June permit activity was slightly down from the prior year, highlighted a temporary daycare occupancy of 16 children (temporary cap 49), and said a Dollar General proposal had been denied with no appeal filed.
County community development staff summarized June and fiscal‑year activity at the July 31 work session, telling commissioners that inspection and permit numbers showed a modest slowdown compared with the prior year but that several commercial projects remain active.
Staff said inspections averaged roughly 1,200 per month historically and June showed a reduction of about 300 annual permits compared with last year; they attributed the decline partly to broader market conditions. Staff noted the CCO 56 data center and an Apple‑related plan were moving toward completion or further review.
On childcare, staff reported a local daycare operating with a temporary certificate of occupancy: it currently serves 16 children while temporary capacity is set at 49 pending fixes; staff and commissioners said childcare capacity remains a local need. Staff also said a Dollar General proposal was denied and that no appeal had been received.
The planning team reported a permit technician resigned and the office is cross‑training staff to ensure basic intake across permit types. Staff noted a one‑day turnaround KPI for on‑site inspections was at roughly 92% in June, while a code‑enforcement KPI to close cases within 90 days had slipped and will be monitored.
