While total building activity here has not quite kept pace with last year, there were signs in July things are picking up.
Deputy chief building official David Kopp told council on Aug. 16 the value of permits in July were about $1 million more than they had been for that month in 2010 ($2.7 million versus $1.7 million).
That brought this year’s estimated construction value in Mapleton to $18.3 million, compared to $22.7 million in the previous year.
“Agriculture is doing well, as is single family,” Kopp told council.
Five home permits were issued last month, bringing the year’s total to 29, with a construction value of $870,000.
There were 19 agriculture-related structure permits issued in July, bringing the year’s total to 73. They were worth an estimated $1.6 million in construction value.
