West Elsdon · 2024-11
West Elsdon permit count drops by half
Twelve permits were issued in West Elsdon during November, down from 27 the month before. Ten of those fell under the express permit program. Total construction value held roughly steady at $279,186. Graffiti removal requests led 311 calls with 107, while abandoned vehicle complaints came in second with 37. Crime fell slightly—89 incidents versus 98 in October, including 26 violent offenses. No new business licenses or closures were recorded.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 12 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $279,186 |
| New business licenses | 1 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 367 |
| Reported crimes | 89 |
| Violent crimes | 26 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- BERRIEN COUNTY PLUGMAKERS (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 10
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 107
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 37
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 31
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 23
- Street Light Out Complaint — 18