Permit volumes climb; Parks & Recreation reports increased participation, tree inventory completed

Dec 18, 2025

Staff reported approximately $568 million in recorded development value for the year, median permit issuance varies by type (plumbing median 1 day; sign permits median ~10 days), and Parks & Recreation reported higher participation in playground, softball and tee‑ball programs and completion of a ~6,200‑tree inventory.

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Planning staff presented a year‑end permit and process report showing development activity concentrated in several township sections and a total recorded value reported at approximately $568,000,000. Staff said the department tracks 33 permit types; plumbing permits had a median days‑to‑issue of one day while sign permits typically took about 7–10 days when additional information was required.

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