Do I need a Permit?
Apply for a Permit
To apply for a Permit, please contact the Building Inspector at (517) 663-8118, ext 8160. You can also pick-up a permit at City Hall. Office Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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Planning Commission Applications
Zoning Applications
Pay for a Permit
Online Building Permit Information & Payments
Or you can pay during regular business hours at City Hall with cash, check, or credit/debit card.
Permit Fee Schedule
Building Permit Construction Valuation Fees
| Total Valuation | Fee | |
| $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.50 | |
| $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $23.50 for the first $501.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | |
| $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $69.25 for the first $2,001.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof to and including $25,000.00 | |
| $25,001.00 to $50.000.00 | $391.75 for the first $25,001.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | |
| $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $643.75 for the first $50,001.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | |
| $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $993.25 for the first $100,001.00, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and icnlduing $500,000.00 | |
| $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00, plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | |
| $1,000,001.00 and up | $5,608.25 plus $3.65 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof, above $1,000,001.00 |
Utility Fees:
| Type | Fee | |
| Sewer Use |
$750.00 – 200 gallons/day water usage over this will be charged by DPW $1,500.00 Township Resident 200 gallons/day use |
|
| Sewer Saddle (if from City) | $75.00 | |
| Sewer Tap (if from City) | $700.00 | |
| Water Use |
$1,000.00 – 1 – 1″ Service City Resident $1,500.00 – 1 – 1″ Service Township Resident |
|
| Water Connection | ||
| Gravel Street | $1,463.00 on Gravel Street | |
| Concrete/Asphalt Street | $1,673.00 on Concrete/Asphalt Street | |
| Temporary Electric Service | $75.00 |
Special Fees:
*Requires Application Fee
| Type | Fee | |
| Sign Installation* | $20.00 each | |
| Swimming Pools* | ||
| Above Ground | $20.00 | |
| In Ground | $30.00 | |
| Residential Fence | $10.00 | |
| Residential Siding | ||
| Homeowner | $45.00 | |
| Contractor | $45.00 | |
| Building Demolition* | ||
| Under 300 sq ft | $20.00 | |
| Over 300 sq ft | $30.00 | |
| Building Moving* | $30.00 | |
| Site Plan Review | $75.00 | |
|
Special Meeting of Planning Comm. Rezoning Application Hearing Conditional Use Permit Hearing Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing Site Condo Plan Review |
$100.00 $150.00 $50.00 $150.00 $250.00 – Plus Additional Costs |
|
| Subdivision Plan Review | $250.00 – Plus Additional Costs | |
| Residential Roofing or Re-roof* | ||
| Homeowner | $45.00 | |
| Contractor | $45.00 | |
| Builder License Registration/3 Years | $15.00 |
Other Inspections and Fees:
| Inspection Type | Fee | |
| Inspections outside of normal business hours | $45.00/hour | |
| Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 108.8 | $45.00/hour | |
| Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated | $45.00/hour | |
| Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions | $45.00/hour | |
| Use of outside consultants for plan review and/or inspections | Actual Costs | |
| All required Inspections | $45.00/hour | |
| Investigation Fee | $50.00/hour |
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