Economic Development Brief

June 2022

New Terminal unveiled at the Perry-Houston County Airport

A ribbon cutting was held to unveil the new Perry-Houston County Airport Terminal and Corporate Building last week. The new terminal is 4,600 SF, much larger than the older 1,400 SF facility. A new hangar to house jets was also constructed and the runway was resurfaced and extended by five feet, which will allow for larger aircraft to fly to Perry, according to Airport Manager Jim Marquardt. More details about the multi-million dollar airport expansion can be read about in the Houston Home Journal here. A virtual tour of the Perry-Houston County Airport's new terminal can be accessed here.

Community Development

The City of Perry's Community Development Department issued 37 new single-family home building permits in May, bringing the total for the year to 164. A permit was issued for Skweeky Kleen Carwash #2 on Plaza Connector Drive. Interior demolition has began at 1309 Main St. where the VA clinic will be located. Zaxby's is under construction on Perry Parkway beside Wendy's. A new subdivision, Sugar Creek, received approval for construction on Langston Road. Additional phases were approved for the Sadie Heights and Lake Forest subdivisions. Cook Out is open.

Perry Establishes Townhouse Zoning District & Guidelines

At the June 21 meeting, members of the Perry City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to amend specific sections of the Land Management Ordinance relative to Townhouse Districts and Development Standards. Some highlights of the new development standards for future townhomes in Perry are:   All townhouses shall be designed with a rear-entry garage and driveway accessed via a street, alley, or private common driveway. Garages and driveways shall not be located on the front elevation or accessed from the front of the lot. It establishes a new zoning district for townhomes called Residential Townhouse District (RTH). Density maximums for townhomes are now 6 units/acre in the RTH. Architectural standards include different materials and varied design of individual facades. New greenspace requirements. *The image above is a representation of what a townhome with rear entry could look like.

Groundbreaking Held for New Perry School

A groundbreaking was recently held by the Houston County Board of Education for the Langston Road Primary school located at 325 Langston Road. It will be built behind Langston Road Elementary School. Funded by the 2022-2027 Education – Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, the school will be 103,690 SF with 58 classrooms plus a gym and media center. The school will serve Pre-K through 2nd grade and is slated to open August 2023. The full article in the Houston Home Journal can be viewed here. https://hhjonline.com/hcboe-breaks-ground-for-langston-road-primary-school-p17813-95.htm

It was exciting to attend the ribbon cutting of the Perry-Houston County Airport last week. With loaner cars for guests and flight crews that stop in Perry, the airport is an asset for developers, businesses and visitors to Perry. We have hosted developers from Valdosta and Athens via the airport this year and last year corporate executives from Columbus, Ohio came for an existing industry event. If you missed the May newsletter, it can be viewed here. Also, be sure to check out our Sites & Buildings database here to view available properties that might not yet be on your radar. Click here to download and utilize our marketing flyer in any of your marketing materials for properties listed in Perry. As always, feel free to call, text, or email me if I can assist you with any projects in Perry. Ashley Hardin, CEcD Economic Development Administrator City of Perry Office 478-988-2755 Mobile 478-508-1384

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