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Building Permits and Checklists

 TitleDescriptionSizeCategory
Agricultural BuildingAffidavit of use of agricultural buildings.44.97 KBPDF
Building Permit ChecklistFor residential pole buildings and detached garage. Print only.139.97 KBPDF
Building Permit ChecklistFor new residences. Print only.140.69 KBPDF
Building Permit ChecklistFor residential addition or alteration (remodel). Print only.139.10 KBPDF
Commercial Building PermitFor new, addition or alteration.72.12 KBPDF
Electrical PermitApplication for commercial or residential new or remodel electrical, fill in enabled.158.22 KBPDF
Land Use ApplicationApplication for change of zoning land use.76.89 KBPDF
Mechanical PermitApplication for commercial or residential new or remodel. Fill in enabled.200.92 KBPDF
Plumbing PermitApplication for commercial or residential new plumbing or remodel. Fill in enabled.322.93 KBPDF

Guides and Worksheets

 TitleDescriptionSizeCategory
Building Cross SectionDescription and example of building cross section90.65 KBPDF
Deck Construction GuideResidential guide for construction of wood deck.144.88 KBPDF
Deck Permit RequirementDeck specifications and requirements for permit.57.81 KBPDF
Deck SpecificationsSpecifications and examples for residential deck construction.98.30 KBPDF
Emergency Escape Window WellsDescription and example of emergency escape and rescue window wells.115.59 KBPDF
Fee StructureOutline of fees for Planning, Zoning and Building21.12 KBPDF
Garage and Accessory StructuresDescription and examples of garage and accessory structures.90.02 KBPDF
Michigan Uniform Energy CodeEnergy efficiency standards as set forth by the Bureau of Construction Codes.104.44 KBPDF
Permit Holder ResponsibilitiesYour responsibilities as a permit holder.28.13 KBPDF
Residential Pole BarnRequirements and example of residential pole barn construction.81.89 KBPDF
Residential Stairways and HandrailsExamples and descriptions for residential handrails and stairways.61.65 KBPDF

Planning & Zoning Applications

 TitleDescriptionSizeCategory
Administrative Site Plan ReviewApplication includes minor non-residential additions, sign permits and others as defined by zoning ordinance.38.51 KBPDF
Amendment to Zoning OrdinancePetition for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance/Map.35.42 KBPDF
Appeal ApplicationRequest to appeal any order, requirement, decision or determination made by any administrative zoning official.37.00 KBPDF
Commercial Site Plan ReviewApplication for commercial site plan review.24.08 KBPDF
Residential Site Plan ReviewResidential including multi-family apartments and condominiums. Not plats or site condominiums.25.85 KBPDF
Sign PermitApplication for a permit to erect or replace a sign.38.51 KBPDF
Special Land Use ApplicationApplication for special land use not already defined.32.20 KBPDF
Variance RequestApplication to request variances from lot area and width regulations, yard and depth regulations, etc.43.17 KBPDF