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Requirements for Obtaining a Building Permit

1. Establish zoning district
   1. Front, rear, minimum side-yard and total side-yard requirements
   2. Size of structure/minimum floor area requirements
   3. Height of structure
   4. If new parcel...
      1. Proper lot size for zoning district it is in
      2. When a land division occurs, approval must be obtained from Township.
2. Proof of ownership (copy of deed, etc.)
3. Parcel number and address of site (Consumers Energy 231-727-6585)
4. Certificate of survey
5. Well and septic tank permit (Muskegon county health department)
6. Driveway permit (Muskegon county road commission)
7. Engineered truss drawings
8. Site plan with all setbacks
9. Set of detailed plans or drawings
   1. Front, rear, sides and a sectional drawing
      1. Anything over 3,500 sq. feet requires and architect
10. Michigan energy code worksheet
11. If not own contractor, must be licensed builder in State of MI
12. No more than one residence on one parcel
13. Five day waiting period before issuance of Building permit
14. No concrete will be poured until a permit is issued