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Madison Co. permits still down

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Zach Mitcham

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Thursday, January 31. 2013

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Madison County’s building permits remained far below their 2006 — pre-recession totals — in 2012. But the county building permit office did see a slight increase in residential and commercial permits compared to 2011.

According to figures from the Madison County Building Inspection office, 33 residential building permits were issued in 2012 compared to 27 in 2011. Of course, that is far less than the 211 issued in 2006 in Madison County. The residential permits dropped to 192 in 2007, 100 in 2008 and 33 in 2009.

Commercial permits jumped from four in 2011 to 14 last year. That’s down from 24 issued in 2006.

Meanwhile, mobile home permits decreased slightly last year, from 36 in 2011 to 30 in 2012. There were 100 mobile home permits issued in Madison County in 2006.

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#1 Taxpayer MC on 01/31/13 at 08:20 AM [Reply]

Building permits up and that is good. Problem from what I hear is what being built less in size and so call "splendor". County needs a 5 year period where we get back to basic farm and rural living.

#2 gigi on 01/31/13 at 09:15 AM [Reply]

What about all the crappy subdivisions that were approved thanks to our local commissioners?...like that one on Rogers Mill? Someone made a boatload of money under the table on that deal.

#2.1 Anonymous on 02/01/13 at 03:52 PM [Reply]

Look at it now, though. It's a DUMP, upside down and under water. Just like WE TOLD 'EM it would be! Bet those fools who lost it all and our dumb commissioners wish they had listened to everyone who showed up and told 'em EXACTLY what was going to happen to these stupid subdivisions and attempts to turn pastures into housing developments.

WE TOLD YA SO!

#3 Virginia Moss on 01/31/13 at 11:13 PM [Reply]

".... like that one on Rogers Mill?"

It would be good to see that finished; it could be a nice residential enclave with a central recreation area to create a sense of community there. It's well laid out with decent-sized lots so as not to be too crowded. Until all these subdivisions are completed, the county really shouldn't permit any more.

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