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County reports steady permitting activity and staffing concerns as large projects await power
Summary
County building staff reported steady permitting activity (multiple new houses, commercial projects and hundreds of permits), that 147 houses are currently under construction and large data-center projects remain on hold pending power; staff flagged upcoming retirements of two senior inspectors and plans to recruit for cross-certified inspectors.
County building staff provided a monthly permitting and construction update, citing numerous active projects and staffing needs. Staff gave counts for recent activity — including dozens of residential and commercial permits — said 147 houses are currently under construction and estimated roughly 670 residential permits and nearly 300 commercial projects are active, producing almost 800 inspections last month. Large data-center projects remain partially unfinished while awaiting electrical service, staff said.
Staff also told commissioners two senior inspectors plan to retire and recommended recruiting inspectors with cross-certification because available applicants often lack all required licenses. The county plans to work with human resources on hiring authorization to ensure continuity as complex, heavy-electrical projects come online.
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