Charter Township of Monitor

Charter Township of Monitor

Bay County, MI

Building & code

Building Code Enforcement

The Building Department is responsible for issuing all building permits and oversees the inspection of existing buildings and new construction and the enforcement of building and zoning codes to ensure quality development.  The Code Enforcement Officer responds to concerns from citizens that affect the quality of life within the city such as zoning, overgrown lots or yards, in-operative vehicles, maintenance of structures, illegal signs and public nuisances.  Systematic inspections are also performed throughout the Township to ensure properties are in compliance.

PERMITS

BUILDING PERMIT

A building permit is required when any type of structural work is done on your home. A building permit is needed for any deck or porch raised off the ground, additions, garages, sheds over 200 sq. ft., changing the size of the existing windows, adding or changing interior walls, or finishing interior attic or basement space.

Above-ground pools are required to have a retractable ladder. If there is a deck, an approved safety gate is necessary. Call the zoning administrator for more details.

NOTE: A building permit is NOT REQUIRED for adding or changing the exterior siding, replacing same-size windows, or replacing roof shingles as long as no sheeting needs to be replaced.

To obtain a building permit, the following information must be submitted to the Building Department:

  1. A completed Building Permit Application
  2. Five (5) sets of construction plans for Commercial and One (1) set for Residential

ELECTRICAL PERMIT

An electrical permit is required when any electrical work is done other than replacing light fixtures and receptacles. Call the electrical inspector for inspections.

PLUMBING PERMIT

Plumbing permits are required when adding plumbing, installing underground plumbing, changing placement of fixtures or replacing water heaters. Call the plumbing inspector for inspections.

MECHANICAL PERMIT

Examples of when a mechanical permit would be required are replacing a furnace, bath & kitchen fans, dryer vents, factory-built chimneys, adding air conditioning, and installing a gas or wood burning stove.

When a building permit is required, these permits may be in addition to the building permit.

Contractor Registration

If you haven`t registered with Monitor Township, please fax a completed registration form to the Building Department at 989-684-9234.