The following list
includes the required paperwork that must be submitted at the time of application,
or the application will Not be accepted. If the Zoning Board of Appeals
granted a variance the approved minutes must accompany the application, or it
will Not be accepted. All this paperwork is part of the construction
documents to be kept on file.
1. Planning
review and approval of placement: The Planning Department will be able
to tell you the setbacks and Zoning requirements for your property. This
information is required in order to draw up your scaled plot plan for the
Planning & Zoning Department’s review. If you cannot meet all zoning requirements,
you cannot be issued a building permit. You may apply for a variance request
through the Planning Department. They will supply you with additional
information and the meeting schedules of the Zoning Board of Appeals. If your
variance is granted, then you can apply for your building permit at the
Building Department once the approved minutes are available.
2. Scaled Plot Plan: You
are responsible for the accuracy of your plot plan as well as any other plans
submitted. If you are building within 5ft of your lot line, you are
required to use a Certified Line Survey for your plot plan. This
provision may be waived if you can locate your Capped Survey Markers. The
scaled plot plan must be stamped approved by the Planning Department before the
building permit packet can be submitted to the Building Department.
INCLUDE:
Building Envelope
Streets and driveways with labels
Lot number, subdivision, and parcel ID number
Any proposed and existing buildings marked
as such. Show distance of all new buildings/ additions or accessory structures
to the property lines and to each other.
Indicate location of the well and the septic field and tank
and the distance from any new construction and existing structures.
Indicate any existing easements and utilities (overhead
& underground).
Indicate any lakes, streams, ponds, and/or wetlands.
If you have any questions
regarding your plot plan, please feel free to contact the Planning
& Zoning Department at 248-887-3791 ext. #2.
3. Grading
Plan: A scaled drawing of the building site showing all buildings
existing and proposed and the direction of surface water runoff of the site.
This applies to all new construction. This may be included in your
scaled plot plan.
4. Subdivision Association
Review: Please include a copy of your Association Review if
you plan construction within a subdivision that has an active association. They
may have restrictions other than the ones enforced by the Township.
5. Perk Test and Well
Permits:
Contact Oakland County
Health Division
Location:
The North Office
Health Center Building at 1200 N. Telegraph
Phone: General Information
248-858-1312
The proposed new house
construction requires an approved perk test. The proposed additional bedrooms
require existing septic system review by the Health Department. The
approved perk testmust be included with your building permit
application; check to make sure the number of the permit is clearly marked on
the perk test.
6. Municipal Water
Systems: Contact the Oakland County
Water Resources Commission
Phone: 248-858-1110
Location: 2636 Dixie Hwy,
Waterford, MI 48328
Some subdivisions have
municipal water systems; so, water connection permits are required.
7. Driveway Approach
Permit: Contact Oakland County
Road Commission.
Citizen Service Department
Phone: 248-858-4804
Permits Phone:
248-858-4835
Location: 2420 Pontiac
Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328
If your new house is built
on property adjoining an Oakland County Road, you will need a Driveway Approach
Permit when you apply for your building permit.
8. Soil Erosion Permit: Contact Oakland County
Water Resources Commission.
Phone: 248-858-5389
Location: 1 Public Works
Dr Bldg 95 West, Waterford, MI 48328
When building a new house,
addition, or accessory structure on property within 500’ of a lake, stream or
sub aqueous area, it is required to have the Drain Commission review the
location. We require a copy of the Soil Erosion Permit when applying for a building
permit.
9. Blueprints –
Residential Two
complete sets of blueprints or drawings must be submitted when
applying for a residential building permit. Plan for at least Two Weeks for a
print review. One set of prints will be kept on file in the office and the
other will be returned to you to be kept on site when you pay for your permit.
The Building Official may note comments or corrections on your prints. Please
review them at once. Houses 5,000 -sq. ft. and over require an
Architectural Stamp on the prints. PLEASE NOTE: For
home remodel/renovations submit a floor plan of existing structure and a
separate floor plan of the intended structure after renovations.
10. Michigan
Uniform Energy Code: Required for all new living space over 500sqft.
We accept REScheck and Energy Star software program work sheets for compliance with
the Michigan Energy Code 2015. Just google Rescheck or EnergyStar
11. Commercial projects
require two (2) sets of prints stamped by an Architect or Engineer and take
approximately three (3) weeks for review. Licensed Contractors must pull all
Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Permits. PLEASE NOTE: COMMERCIAL
OR MULTI-LIVING: Exterior Lighting will Require a Planning Review through the
Planning Department
12. Proof of Ownership: If you’ve owned your
property for less than a year please supply a copy of your Deed, Land Contract,
or Memorandum of Land Contract when making application for new construction. A
Purchase Agreement, Property Transfer Affidavit, or Property Tax receipt are
Not Acceptable as proof of ownership.
13. Written Authorization
from Property Owner: Contractors must supply a
written authorization from the property owner stating that the contractor may
pull permits on their property for this project. A copy of the signed contract
will suffice.
14. Copies of Contractors License,
Driver’s License, and proof of Limited Liability Insurance.
15. Notarized
letter for agent/representatives to pull permits on behalf of the
licensee.
Additional Information Regarding
Building Permits
1. Mailbox
Placement: Before placing a mailbox on your property call the Highland
Township Postmaster at 248-887-4722.
2. Building Permit Fee: The building permit fee is
based on the value of the proposed construction as determined by the Building
Official during review. This fee must be paid when picking up your approved
permit. You may pay for your building permit with cash, check, or credit card.
However, the Township does not accept two party checks. The building permit
does not cover Electrical, Plumbing or Heating work that may be part of the
same project. Note: When
remodeling existing structures and you discover rotted materials, stop and
call the Building Official before proceeding. If you continue without
permission from the Building Official your permit will be rescinded, and all
fees will be forfeited. If alterations exceed 50%
of the structure it will be considered a new build and must be brought to
current codes.
3. Posting
a Cash Permit Deposit (Bond): When the job is
completed and you have received your Certificate of Occupancy, your deposit
will automatically be returned to you, minus refuse collection fee for new
construction or any additional inspection fees or outstanding bills. Your
refund check will be sent to you by mail approx. thirty (30) days after your
Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
4. Issuance of Street
Number: This is done at the time
of the review of the building permit application. When you obtain your building
permit your street number will be issued and printed on your building permit.
5. Obtaining
Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Permits: These are separate
permits from the building permit. The building permit only covers
the structural work and does not permit you to do electrical, plumbing, or
mechanical work. To obtain any of these additional permits fill out the
applications describing exactly what you will be installing in each of these
categories. A permit fee will be charged for each permit separately. Homeowners doing
their own work can pull a Homeowners Permit. If a contractor is doing the work,
they must obtain the permit in their company name in order to work on the job
in question.
6. All
Contractors: Please note the following procedures and policies.
Work done Prior toPulling a Permit is
subject to Double Fees.
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing permits may be applied
for by mail.
When Pulling a Permit Please observe the
following for Each Application:
1. Include
Building Permit # if applicable, address, and job description/items.
2. Enclose
a copy of contractor’s license every time.
3. Enclose
a copy of contractor’s driver license every time.
4. Contractors
must sign and date applications.
5. Agents/Representatives
must submit a currently dated notarized letter on company letterhead granting
permission to the agent to pull permits for the licensee.
Additional Requirements
for Modular Homes:
·
Minimum square footage is 1,000 square feet.
An approval sticker from the State of Michigan must be
affixed to the home.
Building System Approval Report from the Department of
Labor of Michigan
HUD approved homes are required to go to the Zoning
Administrator for review.
Demolition requirements:
Proof of property ownership
Two plot plans to scale
Proof of Electrical Service disconnect from Utility Company
Proof of Gas Service disconnect from Utility Company
Proof of septic cleanout from the septic company
Proof of well abandonment from Oakland County Health
Division
Proof of Soil Erosion Permit or Waiver from Water Resource
Commission (if within 500' of wetlands)
Proof of Asbestos Abatement or Waiver from abatement
company (for commercial projects only)
PLEASE
NOTE: A set of Approved prints Must be on site for All inspections.
Fees for permits are
Doubled if work has started Prior to Obtaining said Permit.
If you
have any other questions, please contact the Building Department or the
Planning Department at 248-887-3791 x 8
