Building activity in Mapleton in 2012 continues at a pace well ahead of last year’s levels.
Chief building official David Kopp filed a report updating council on building activity this year at the Nov. 13 council meeting.
As of the end of October 2012, the municipality has issued building permits for construction valued at $36,968,069, compared to $23,168,065 in the first 10 months of 2011.
That increase has resulted in over $100,000 more flowing to township coffers, as fees collected so far in 2012 amount to $332,149, compared to $201,000 to this point in 2011.
October was a strong month for building in Mapleton, exceeding last year’s total construction by over $1 million. There were 38 permits issued in October 2012, for a total value of $3,192,202, compared with 22 permits for construction valued at $2,084,700 in October, 2011.
Agricultural construction represents the largest block of building activity so far in 2012, with 102 permits issued for construction valued at nearly $10.9 million.
Single family dwellings account for the next largest block, with 30 permits issued by the end of October, for construction valued at almost $7.7 million.
Seven permits have been issued for commercial activity valued at $372,000.
