Permit numbers remain low

Six building permits were issued by the City of Powell River during the month of November 2014. This figure equals that of November 2013, however, the combined value of the permits varies widely.

The six permits issued November 2014 had a combined value of $123,141, whereas the six permits issued in November 2013 had a combined value of $1,509,120. This high value was due to a commercial alteration or addition permitted for a value of over $1 million November 2013.

Year to date, 2014 continued to be slow for permits, with only 76 being issued compared to 106 during the same period 2013. Values also continued to lag behind, with 2014 being 71 per cent behind 2013 with $7,316,291 and $25,488,259 respectively to the end of November.

The city provided the following building permits during November 2014:

Demolition: one for a value of $6,200.

Residential - accessory: two permits including one detached garage and one detached carport, for a combined value of $64,000.

Sign permit: two, one facia and one free-standing, for a combined value of $12,941.

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Permit numbers remain low