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Grand Rapids development office reports $14M boost to construction value, steady permitting times and easing inspection staffing gaps
Summary
Planning staff reported the Development Center added about $14 million in construction value for the year, plan-review timelines remain near benchmarks (40 days residential, 75 commercial), and two of three electrical inspector vacancies were filled; commissioners discussed pipeline counts and ADU outreach.
City planning staff updated commissioners on development and permitting metrics and staffing.
The Development Center reported adding roughly $14 million to its calendar-year construction-value total, a signal staff described as continued growth. Planning staff said plan-review timelines remain broadly consistent with recent months: 40 days for residential building permits, 75 days for commercial permits and 40 days for land-use permits. On inspection services, staff reported…
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