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Building
Department
Email
(517) 529-4374
Fax (517)
529-9066
Zoning Administrator
Jay Niles
Email
(517) 789-2469
Building Inspector
/ Building Official
Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector
Carl Jansen
Ph: (517) 563-8730
Electrical Inspector
Mark Fish
Ph: (517) 592-2931
GOOD NEWS!
THE PERMIT fee schedule has been REVISED
effective May 1, 2009 reducing the per inspection rate from $72 to $60 -
a revised fee schedule will be posted soon
Permit Application Requirements
Some requirements may not apply to all projects - contact the
building department for more information
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Proof of ownership for property, found by tax roll or copy of property deed.
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Zoning Compliance permit Application
(Site Review) - See
Liberty Township Zoning Ordinance
Section 6.4.1 for more information. Submit scaled site plan with Zoning Compliance Permit Application, showing all new and existing structures and additions, setbacks, easements, wells, drain fields, septic tanks and overhead power lines. Also, have survey report and stakes set up at site. If building is to take place in a development such as a subdivision, P.U.D., etc., see Zoning Ordinance for specifications needed.
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APPLICATION
FOR BUILDING PERMIT AND PLAN EXAMINATION
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Include two full sets of plans for all
buildings except accessory structures. Non-Structural plan review
required for construction over thirty-five hundred (3,500) square feet.
Plans for residential construction over thirty-five hundred (3,500)
square feet, for any wood foundation or for any commercial building must
be drawn by an architect or engineer licensed in Michigan and sealed and
signed by same. All plans must be to scale. All plans must show
footings, elevations, cross section views and enough plan views to show
what is being built. This includes floor plans. Plans must show
dimensions and lumber sizes, spans and intervals. (Lists of building
materials and specifications will not be accepted as plans. Drawings
that do not show lumber sizes and dimensions will not be accepted as
plans.) Before and after floor plans are also required for fire repairs,
remodels or alterations to existing buildings. The Building Inspector
must review plans before permit will be issued. Reviewed, signed copy is
to be kept at building site for future reference.
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*NEW
FORM:
AFFIDAVIT OF AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES
- Under state law agricultural buildings are exempt from building permit
fees. They are not exempt from zoning, electrical, mechanical or
plumbing permits. This form is to claim exemption from building permit
fees for buildings devoted solely to an agricultural use.
If there is a change in use a permit will be required and all codes in
effect at the time of the change must be met.
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Well and Septic permits must be obtained from the Jackson County Health Department.
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Driveway permit must be obtained from the Jackson County Road Commission.
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Mirror Lake Association approval if building on Mirror Lake.
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*NEW
FORM:
Address Application Form
for assignment of new address or to confirm existing
address is in compliance with Jackson County Ordinance.
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Michigan Uniform Energy Code Compliance Form
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LICENSED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION REQUEST
or if a homeowner is pulling permits and not contracting work out this form must be signed by the homeowner:
HOMEOWNERS AFFIDAVIT
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Jackson County Soil Erosion And Sedimentation Program.
Soil Erosion permit application must be taken to the Jackson County
Health Department, 1715 Lansing Avenue, Suite 221, Jackson MI 49202
788-4420.
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Application for Electrical, Plumbing or
Mechanical permit
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Wood-FIred Hydronic Heater Installation Permit
(replaces Zoning Compliance Form for these appliances)
click here to view
ordinance.
Effective August 8,
2009, this ordinance will be superceded by revised Zoning Ordinance.
Liberty Township Permit Fees Effective May 1, 2009
2 x 2 board with house number, owner's last name and building permit number in 4” letters must be posted at the road to help all inspectors find the site after permit has been issued.
State of Michigan Licensing & Permits web page
 There are several forms on this site that require Adobe Acrobat, if you
don't have Acrobat, get it here.
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Office Hours
Mon, Wed, Fri: 8am-4pm
101 West Liberty Road
Clarklake, MI 49234
(Phone)517-529-4374
(Fax) 517-529-9066
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