Planning staff outlines county development trends, stalled projects and infrastructure challenges
Staff reported a post‑COVID surge in land‑use approvals followed by a slowdown; major projects including the Discovery Visitor Center and several large PUDs remain in lengthy infrastructure and feasibility phases, with road and water‑tank requirements repeatedly cited as obstacles.
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Shannon, county planning staff, gave a comprehensive land‑use update showing a peak in project approvals during the COVID years and a decline by 2025 (63 building permits in 2025 vs. 137 in 2022). She highlighted how many approved projects remain years from completion due to infrastructure and third‑party constraints.
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