Sarnia building permits were up in 2015.
A total of 534 were issued last year with a dollar volume of over $73.5-million.
That's up from 530 permits in 2014 worth just over $72-million.
The city issued 29 building permits in December, including one for an addition at Alliance Fabricating Limited on Chester St. worth $1.5-million.
Permits were issued for 124 single family dwellings in 2015, down slightly from the previous year that saw a total of 129 units.