Permits

Staff:

Mike Winkler, Building Official
Commercial and Industrial Building Inspector
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Ed Gordon, Residential Building Inspector
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Dan Radecki, Electrical and Sign Inspector
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Important Links:

Ordinances and Postings

Ottawa County Road Commission

Ottawa County Drain Commission

Ottawa County Health Department
(Wells & Septic Permits)

Township Maps

Permits and inspections are required by Michigan Building and Residential Codes, including residential and non-residential buildings, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits.

To schedule an inspection please contact the following:

Building Inspection: (616) 395-0196
Electrical Inspection: (616) 395-0196
Mechanical Inspection: (616) 355-1330
Plumbing Inspection: (616) 399-6924

Click here for information on basic documents required for residential permit applications.

Building Department Forms & Information Packets

Forms:

• Building Homeowners Affidavit
• Building Inspection Fax Form
• Building Permit Application - Mobile Home
• Building Permit Application & Submittal Information - Residential
• Building Permit Application & Submittal/Inspection Information - Non-Residential
• Cold Weather Concrete Affidavit
• Contractor Registration Form
• Electrical Homeowners Affidavit
• Electrical Inspection Fax Form
• Electrical Permit Application
• Mechanical Homeowners Affidavit
• Mechanical Permit Application
• Plumbing Fixtures Affidavit (Determining the Number of Fixtures)
• Plumbing Homeowners Affidavit
• Plumbing Permit Application
• Sign Application - Permanent
• Sign Application - Temporary
• Special Inspections Application
• Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Application & Info Packet

Information Packets:

• Accessory Building Requirements Info
• Basic Documents Required for Residential Permit Applications
• Basic Documents Required for Non-Residential Permit Applications
• Fee Schedule
• Fence and Hedge Requirements
• Residential Stairway Requirements
• Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Requirements

Items that may not require a permit are:

• One story detached accessory buildings
• Fences six feet or less in height
• New siding on a residential structure
• Replacement of same size windows
• Replacement of roof shingles ONLY (no structural work)

Please contact the Department of Building Safety at (616) 395-0196 for more information.