By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Village of Bluffton recently reported to council the Zoning and Building permits issued for the first six months of 2024. A total of 34 projects were issued permits, with 6 in Hancock County and 28 in Allen County. The total esimated cost of construction associated with these permits is $3.64M.

Two new homes are among projects listed, cost estimates for these projects are $800K and $125K.

The largest commercial project is the GROB Systems expansion with a cost estimate of $1.32M. The next largest commercial project is the $700K True Word Tabernacle addition/parking lot project. Total estimated commercial and industrial projects is $2.47M.

COMMERICAL/INDUSTRIAL

• 135 E. College parking lot  - Bluffton Schools shot and discuss concrete pads
• 223 W. College - St. John’s UCC handicap ramp
• 345 County Line Rd. - True Word Tabernacle addition/parking lot
• 505 E. Jefferson - Sign [Diamond Manufacturing]
• 115 N. Main St. - 1861 Wine Lounge Patio
• 201 N. Main St. - A to Z Portion Control Meats driveway
• 212 S. Main St. - Marathon gas station addition
• 1070 Navajo Dr. - GROB demolition
• 1070 Navajo Dr. - GROB parking lot phase 9
• 320 Snider Rd - SumiRiko Ohio, Inc. temporary storage
• 851 State Route 103 - Luvu A Latte-Nature’s Finest Event Planning fence
• 855 State Route 103 - Fairway Inn underground storage tank removal
• Various - AEP access to Rockhill-Woodcock line removal

RESIDENTIAL PERMITS

• 174 Bern St. - fence
• 9965 N. Dixie Hwy. - porch slab
• 104 E. Elm St. - remodel
• 184 Garmatter St. - fence
• 505 Greding St. - driveway
• 104 Hawthorn Ct. - addition
• 174 Hillcrest Dr. - driveway
• 501 Hunters Run - fence
• 570 Hunters Run - pergola
• 213 S. Jackson - fence
• 327 S. Jackson - fence
• 137 N. Jackson - deck
• 194 E. Jefferson - demolition
• 194 E. Jefferson - garage/driveway
• 364 S. Main St. - sidewalk
• 335 Parkview - new home
• 147 Riley St. - new home
• 220 Riverbend - pergola
• 219 N. Spring - fence
• 191 Sunset Dr. - pool
• 117 W. Washington - Accessory Dwelling Unit conversion