Construction Code Building Permit Process

Permits shall be obtained and posted prior to starting work.

If the construction will be within the city limits of Traverse City, complete all sections marked under City, otherwise complete all sections marked under Twp.

City Twp Form Agency

Site Plan Review & Application Form approved by the City City of Traverse City
Planning, Zoning & Engineering Dept.
400 Boardman Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49684 922-4460

Fire Prevention Permit Application (commercial projects)

Fire Department
897 Parsons Rd
Traverse City, MI, 49686
922-2077

Official Address form

G.T. County Equalization
400 Boardman Ave
Traverse City, MI, 49684
922-4775

Health Department Permit to install a well & septic system.

Health Department
2650 LaFranier Rd
Traverse City, MI, 49686
995-6051

G.T. County Road Commission Right-of-Way/Driveway Permit application.

G.T. County Road Commission
1881 LaFranier Road
Traverse City, MI, 49686-8972
922-4848

Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Earth Change Permit.

G. T. County Soil Erosion
2650 LaFranier Rd
Traverse City, MI, 49686
095-6042

Dept. of Public Works

Permit to hook-up public water

Permit to hook-up public sewer Public Works

2650 LaFranier Rd
Traverse City, MI, 49686
995-6039

Land Use Permit from the Township in which you are building.

Energy Code compliance documentation must be submitted for all new buildings and additions over 500 sq ft. Residential structures 3 stories and less shall comply with 2003 Michigan Uniform Energy Code.  All others shall comply with ASHRAE 90.1-1999.

For required completeness of plans or drawings review the items below:

If within the City, they must have the City "approved" stamp on them.

As a minimum, this office will require 2 sets of plans and specifications, drawn to scale, with sufficient clarity and detail dimensions to show the nature and character of the work to be performed. Including but not limited to:

a) Floor Plans, to scale, of each floor including exterior dimensions, locations of windows and doors, and identification of all spaces and rooms.

b) Footing and foundation plan including all dimensions, any supporting beams and posts or piers.

c) Exterior Elevations including windows, doors, decks, dormers, roof lines and other projections. Final grade lines should be shown.

d) Cross Section through exterior wall from footing to highest point on roof. Include joists, beams, rafters, trusses, or other structural members. Identify members and indicate sizes.

e) Site Plan showing location of building or structure, with measurements, in relation to lot lines and other buildings or structures.

Section 106.1 of the Michigan Building Code states, The Construction Documents shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a Registered Design Professional when required

by article 20 of Public Act 299, and know as the Michigan Occupational Code..... This section

shall not apply to a residential building containing not more than 3,500 square feet of calculated floor area.

Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing permits are issued by Grand Traverse County.

Grand Traverse County Construction Code
2650 LaFranier
Traverse City, MI, 49686
995-6049