Fall 2020 NewsletterNews

In last month’s quarterly newsletter, the CCPC reported that there was a slight decline in construction permits at the beginning of the second quarter (April – June).  However by the end of the quarter the permit numbers began to increase beyond the typical trend.  This increased volume of construction permits extended into the months of the third quarter.  The third quarter happens to be the peak development period each year and this trend was no different this year.  Each month of the quarter (July, August, and September) saw increased numbers combining for an overall increase of 18% from the previous 2019 third quarter.  Permit types were higher in every category from residential single family, multi-family units, commercial, fences, additions, and even swimming pools.  While it was forecasted that there may be a potential decline in numbers due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic response.  Market demand and historically low interest rates have kept development and construction in Bowling Green / Warren County trending at record highs.  2020 is projecting now to be on pace to be even higher than the last calendar year.

3rd Quarter Numbers

July – Sept.  Total

July – Sept.   City

July – Sept.   County

Single Family Lots Approved

110

0

110

Multi-Family Units Approved 30 30

0

Zone Changes Approved

15 6 9
Detailed Development Plans Approved 4 3

1

Subdivision Approvals

58 16

43

Subdivision Construction

Construction Plans Reviewed

3

2 1
Engineering Inspections 435 218

217

Code Enforcement

Zoning Complaints

50 31 19

Site Inspections

98

57

41

Notices of Violation 11 7

4

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Maps Created

87 27 60

Addresses Assigned

195

80

115

Parcels Drawn 1,338 1,029

309

Plan Review Services

Building Permits Reviewed

648 285

363