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

EMAIL

Ordinance 201: Enforcing Agent

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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An 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.

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Last Update: June 3, 2024 1:00 PM - ©Valley Township, Allegan County, Michigan, USA