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Where can I obtain a copy of the Michigan Residential Code 2003 ?
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To view a copy of the Michigan Residential Code 2003, available in pdf format,
click here
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How do I obtain a building permit ?
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Building permits are processed through the Summit Township Building Department. Staff can assist you in determining the types of permits needed, provide information on the applicable ordinances and codes governing the project you are commencing and provide inspections to ensure your construction is in compliance with township ordinances and state and federal codes.
- Do I need
a permit for a fence ?
- Summit Township does
require a permit for the installation
of a fence through the Zoning Department.
- How long does it
take to process a building permit ?
- It will take up to
3 working days to have your building permit
processed.
- What information
is needed to apply for a building permit
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- Dimensions of all necessary
structures on the property
- Dimensions of house
and garage
- Distance from the property
line
- Location of easements
- Mortgage survey if
possible
- Completed application
- Working drawings
- How much is the
building permit cost ?
- Fees for permits are
based upon the square footage of the structure
and the scope of working being done.
- How deep do footings
need to be for a deck ?
- State of Michigan requires
a 42 inch footing.
- What type of improvements
require permits?
- Additions to
a home or a garage, central air, replacement
of roof trusses or new plywood, enlargement
of windows or doors, removal or relocation
of a barring wall, siding, swimming pools,
a new garage, shed, deck, or other
accessory structures.
- Shed: (accessory
structure)
- Any structure 200 Sq.
Ft. and under - does not require a building
permit, but must follow zoning setback
requirements.
- Any structure
201 sq. ft. and over - does require a
building permit.
- Accessory
Structures:
- No detached accessory
building or structure shall be located
closer than ten (10) feet to any other
building or structure unless the accessory
building or structure shall have rated
fire walls as provided by the Michigan
Construction Code. Detached structures
with rated fire walls may be located
within three (3) feet of any other
building or structure.
- All detached accessory
structures in any residential district
shall be subject to the same dimensional
requirements affecting the principal
structure, however, such accessory
structure may be placed not less than
five (5) feet from any rear lot line
or the rear yard portion of any side
lot line; and shall not exceed fourteen
(14) feet in height.
- All accessory structures
in non-residential districts shall
be subject to the same standards and
requirements as are required for all
principal structures within such districts.
- Packing or
storage crates, parts or all of a
semi-trailer, and similar converted
structures shall not be used as accessory
structures in any zoning district,
except agricultural. Railroad cars
shall not be used as accessory structures
in any zoning district.
- What type of improvements
do not require permits?
- Painting, installation
of patio stones, second layer of shingles, siding,
replacement windows, and dry wall
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