Franklin County planning director outlines permit trends and a timeline for comprehensive‑plan updates

May 28, 2026

Planning director West McCart told commissioners on May 27 that residential and commercial building permits are up year‑over‑year, SmartGov online permitting is in development with a target rollout in the fall, and a draft comprehensive‑plan element is due to a grant by June 22.

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West McCart, Franklin County’s planning and economic development director, updated the Board of Commissioners on May 27 about permit activity, a SmartGov online permitting rollout and progress on the county’s comprehensive‑plan update.

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