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Building & Zoning

Building Department

General Information

Building/ Trade Permit- Clerk Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9AM -1PM,  Wednesday 1PM-5PM, closed Fridays

Trade and Building applications are located on main page under the blue Icon called  “Forms, Ordinances and Resolutions”

 

TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION, CALL THE INSPECTOR DIRECTLY YOU NEED TO  CONTACT THE INSPECTOR LISTED ON BOTTOM OF THE PERMIT.  CONTACT INFORMATION FOR INSPECTORS IS ALSO LISTED BELOW. 

Relating to Land Use Development and Building Permit
  • The fee for Building, Electrical and Mechanical Permit Applications is $30.00, 
  • The fee for Trade Inspections are $70.00 /per inspection
  • The fee for re-inspection is $65.00
  • The fee for Zoning Permit Applications is $50.00
  • Application FEE for all permits is $30
  • Inspections are $70 each
Policy & Procedures for Expiring Permits
  • When a permit expires, a call is made to the permit holder reminding them their permit is still open and needs to be completed within the next month if possible.  If there is no response from the initial phone call, a letter is sent to the permit holder explaining the situation and asking them to contact the Building Department to update them on the project.  If the project is not finished within the month, the permit holder is asked to renew the permit for another year.
  • If no progress has been made on the project, the Building Inspector makes a commendation if the permit should be cancelled or not.
  • This policy applies to all permits, including plumbing, mechanical, electrical and building. A copy of this policy will accompany all correspondence.
  • A record of all expired permits are kept in an excel spreadsheet listing all contact including dates and responses.
Policy & Procedures for Expiring Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
  • A letter will be sent when a temporary permit expires requesting that a final inspection must be made, and approved, or written notice sent to the building department with request for a 30 day extension. A copy of this policy will accompany all correspondence.
Policy concerning Occupying without Final Approval
  • A letter will be sent stating they are illegally occupying the structure. They will be given 10 days to either final the project or to vacate the structure. At the end of 10 days if no action has been taken, a citation through the Zoning Enforcement Office is to be issued. A copy of this policy will accompany all correspondence.
  • This policy was approved at a regular board meeting held at the Waterloo Township Hall located on Mt. Hope Rd. , Munith, Michigan , on September 24, 2019.

Inspections

  • Inspection work days:  Monday -Thursday
  • Inspectors have 72 Hours to answer an inspection request

Contact

Building & Zoning Inspector

Rohn Trip

517-206-7043

rohntripp@yahoo.com

 

Building & Permit Clerk

Missy Hess

517-596-8200

buildingdept@waterlootwpmi.gov

Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector

Tim Basore

517-230-6124

Electrical Inspector

Matt Wood

517-596-2003

Waterloo Township Fee Schedule: 9/24/2024
Approved 9/24/24 Relating to Land Use Development, Building , Trades, Zoning, FOIA
Zoning Compliance Permits   $50.00  
Zoning Amendment (Rezoning)   $450.00  
Zoning Board of Appeals: Regular Meetings  Meets annually in January and July.  $350.00  
 Zoning Board of Appeals: SPECIAL MEETING  SPECIAL MEETING  $850.00  
 Special Land Uses-goes to Planning Commission & ZBA (use Zoning App form and check special land use box) Regular Meeting $150.00 Plus any incurred cost (meets Jan & July 3rd Tuesday Only)
 Special Outdoor Event Application: Has to be approved by Zoning Inspector and/or Township Board member.   Initial application $50.00    If same event is repeat monthly or over the same year, the fee is $25.00 per event date.
Special Land Uses VARIANCES goes to ZBA only (use Zoning App form and check special land use box) Regular Meeting $150.00 Plus any incurred cost (meets Jan & July 3rd Tuesday Only)
  Special Meeting $350.00 Pus any incurred cost (Covers cost ofBoard Members salaries per Diem)
       
Private Road Permit   $50.00  
       
Zoning Maps Paper $5.00  
  Laminated $10.00  
Zoning Ordinance Book Disc $2.00  
  Spiral $15.00  
  Notebook $25.00  
Zoning Application Plan Review   $50.00 and $20.00 per hour after the first  
       
Building Permit Application Fee Application $30.00  
  Each Inspection $70.00  
  Re-inspection Fee $70.00  
Plumbing Application Permit Fee Application $30.00  
  Each Inspection $70.00  
  Re-inspection Fee $70.00  
Electrical application  Permit Fee Application $30.00  
  Each Inspection $70.00  
  Re-inspection Fee $70.00  
Mechanical Permit Fees Application $30.00  
  Each Inspection $70.00  
  Re-inspection Fee $70.00  
Renewal Fees for EXPIRED Permits Building and Trades $70.00 per Permit  
Demolition’s   $70.00 per inspection and application fee of $30.00  
Code Inspections   $70.00 per inspection  
Land Division Applications/Combinations/Boundary Applications   $150.00 Parent Parcel/ $40.00 per each Child Parcel  
       
Assessed Fee Penalties/Fines Will occur double the standard cost      
       
Copying and Faxing (no charge to taxpayer for township documents) Faxing $5.00  
  Copying in office $0.25  
       
Freedom of Information Request Fees F.O.I.A. Per Requirement of F.O.I.A  
       
Duplications Copies per page $0.25  
  Computer Disks $1.00  
  Mailing Envelopes each Small $0.25  
  Mailing Envelopes each Large $1.00  
  Hourly Wage  $15.00  
Electronic File (Tax)   $50.00  
Deposit Exceeding $50.00 Good Faith Deposit of 1/2 of Total Anticipated Charges shall be required

Zoning

Office Hours: Mondays 9:00am – 12:00pm or by appointment

Administrators
Zoning Forms