Building Permits, Zoning Permits and Complaints:
Michigan Township Services
Brian MacCartny-Building and Zoning Official
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-10am
269-673-3239
269-207-0567 cell phone
IMPORTANT! HOMEOWNERS AND CONTRACTORS:
CALL 811 TO HAVE YOUR UTILITIES MARKED FIRST!
MISSDIG.ORG
FIVE STEPS TO SAFE DIGGING
1. Contact MISS DIG 811 on-line or by phone
2. Wait 3 business days for utilites to be marked
3. Check status on-line to be sure utilities have
been marked
4. Hand dig when digging within 4 feet of paint or
flags
5. Dig with care
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Example: The Importance of Permits
It is often irritating for people to apply for and obtain Construction Permits for things they are doing around their homes. And, frankly, they can often do the work with nobody knowing.
The problem comes when the person doing the work doesn’t know how to do the work. Now I know people can read directions, books, diagrams and even get friends that are “experts” that will help them. That, however, doesn’t always work.
This picture is an example of the installation of
a solid fuel burner(wood, pellet, coal, etc.) that
was installed by a resident of Valley Township
The wood burner is seen at the bottom of the picture
and was housed in a concrete block structure roofed
by wood with an improper chimney. The result was a
fire that took the roof and started burning the side
of the house. These residents were at home at the
time and had the fire breached the wall of the house
would have been in eminent danger.
The Valley Township Building Department is here to
HELP you. If you want to do work around your home
you CAN. You have to get permits and have inspections
but that is your protection. If you want to do something
and you are not completely sure of how to do it CALL
BRIAN MAC CARTNYand he will be happy to consult with
you and provide guidance that can save you time, money,
and keep you safe.