The city of Waukee issued a record 900 building permits last year, representing a 35 percent increase in permits from 2014 and a total valuation of $154.4 million, according to a release. In 2014, the city issued a then record 674 building permits, according to a release. “We were very busy processing permits and platting ground last year in Waukee,” Development Services Director Brad Deets said in the release. “I predict 2016 will bring much of the same, which will contribute to our continuing growth in the community.” Of the 900 building permits, 372 were for single-family housing, 89 were for townhomes and four were for multifamily developments which account for 128 apartment units. The single-family and townhome permits account for $130.6 million of the total valuation. “New total property valuation of $154 million in one year for a city of roughly 20,000 people is very unique,” Waukee Mayor Bill Peard said. Platting was completed last year for a total of 310 single-family lots and 122 townhomes.