Building activity in the township in 2013 continues to lag behind last year’s levels.
The latest report from chief building official David Kopp, presented at the May 14 council meeting, indicates 40 building permits were issued for construction valued at about $3.4 million in April, compared to 44 permits for $4.4 million worth of construction activity in April 2012.
Year to date, the township has issued 69 permits for construction valued at $5.9 million, well below last year’s level of 100 permits for $9.8 million worth of construction.
The township collected $29,363 in building permit fees in April, about $10,000 less than in April of 2012. Year to date, permit fees total $53,412, compared to $85,855 last year.
