Building


Overview  Building Permit Lookup    General Applications
Board of Zoning Appeals  Historic District    Planning Commission
Master Plan    Project Guidelines    Zoning Ordinance and Map
Tree Removal Permit     Michigan Construction Board of Appeals
Housing Board of Appeals Application

     Fee Schedules:


    Building Permit     Development Review     Electrical     Mechanical
    Plumbing

Building Department Overview

The purpose of the Building Department is to issue permits; license, monitor, inspect; and enforce building, zoning, signage codes, state barrier free codes, state construction codes, City Code of Ordinances, and historic district requirements for all construction, renovations, and additions to commercial, industrial, and residential property within the City. In addition, all electrical, plumbing, and heating and cooling inspections are performed by two part time independent contractors, under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Building Official. This department is also responsible for retaining, reviewing, and storage of the required site plans and construction documentation.

In addition, record keeping and agendas for the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Historic District Commission are prepared by the department’s personnel.

General Applications

Visit the Forms and Permits page for additional applications not listed below.

Building Permit and Plan Application  
Building Permit Fee Schedule
 
Plumbing Permit Application  
Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule
 
Electrical Permit Application  
Electrical Permit Fee Schedule
 
Mechanical Permit Application  
Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule