Examples
New House, Condo, Attached & Detached Duplex
- Property must have an address in order to apply for a permit.
- Each Condominium unit must have its own address.
- Plan review fee is $100.00.
- Land use permit from the township.
- Soil erosion permit or waiver from the Livingston County Drain Commissioner.
- Well and septic permits from the Livingston County Environmental Health Department or sewer and water permits from the Livingston County Building Department with proof of paid tap-in fees from the township.
- Driveway permit or waiver from the Livingston County Road Commission. If project is on a private road, a waiver is necessary from the Road Commission.
- Two sets of plans that include construction details:
- Floor Plan
- Front, side and rear elevations
- Foundation plan with walkout details, if applicable
- Window and door sizes and placement
- Cross section detail
- One site plan
- Insulation values, including windows and doors U factors
- 2015 Michigan Uniform Energy Code requirements
- New House Building Permit Submittal Checklist
- If the house is over 3500 sq. ft., signed and sealed drawings from an architect are required.
Note: Log cabins require thermal calculations. Wood basements require detailed drawing.
Addition/Remodel (Includes Finished Basement)
- Plan review fee is $75.00.
- Land use permit from the township.
- Soil erosion permit or waiver from the Livingston County Drain Commissioner. Note: If the addition is a second story, a soil erosion permit is not required.
- Septic and well permit or waiver from the Livingston County Environmental Health (if septic and well is applicable.)
- One site plan.
- Two sets of plans including construction details. (Same as new house details including energy code and U-values.)
Finished Basement Remodel/Alteration
- Plan review fee is $75.00.
- Land use permit from the township.
- Septic and well permit or waiver from the Livingston County Environmental Health Department if adding a bedroom or bathroom.
- Two sets of plans that include construction details, including egress details, if applicable.
Decks/Porches
- Plan review fee is $75.00.
- Land use permit from the township.
- Soil erosion permit or waiver from the Livingston County Drain Commissioner.
- Septic and well permit or waiver from the Livingston County Environmental Health Department (if septic and well is applicable.)
- One site plan.
- Two sets of plans that include construction details.
Demolition
- Plan review fee is $75.00.
- Land use permit from the township.
- Soil erosion permit or waiver from the Livingston County Drain Commissioner.
- Waiver from the Livingston County Environmental Health Department showing that well and septic has been abandoned.
- Letter from Detroit Edison and Consumers Power or both, stating that service has been disconnected from the house.
Residential Demolition Permit Fees
Base Permit Cost | $225.00 |
Plan Review & Administrative Fee (Non-Refundable) | $75.00 |
Square Footage Fee (Up to 5,000) | $150.00 |
Commercial Demolition Permit Fees
Minimum Permit Cost | $225.00 |
Plan Review & Administrative Fee (Non-Refundable) | $75.00 |
Direct Costs (Base) | $150.00 |
Foundation
- Plan review fee is $50.00.
- Land use permit from the township.
- Soil erosion permit or waiver from the Livingston County Drain Commissioner.
- Well and septic permits from the Livingston County Environmental Health Department or sewer and water permits from the Livingston County Building Department with proof of paid tap-in fees from the township.
- Driveway permit or waiver from the Livingston County Road Commission. If project is on a private road, a waiver is necessary from the Road Commission.
- Two sets of plans that include construction details:
- Foundation floor plan
- Front, side and rear elevations
- If daylight basement or walkout provide details, if applicable
- Show egress windows, if applicable
- Insulation values, if applicable
- Step detail
Garage
- Plan review fee is $50.00.
- Land use permit from the township.
- Soil erosion permit or waiver from the Livingston County Drain Commissioner.
- Septic and well permit or waiver from the Livingston County Environmental Health Department (if septic and well is applicable).
- One site plan.
- Two sets of plans that include construction details
Pole Barn Or Shed
- Plan review fee is $50.00.
- Land use permit from the township.
- Soil erosion permit or waiver from the Livingston County Drain Commissioner.
- Septic and well permit or waiver from the the Livingston County Environmental Health Department (if septic and well is applicable).
- One site plan.
- Two sets of plans that include construction details
Please Note: If building is under 200 sq. ft. and 10 feet in height, no permit is necessary.
Roof Re-Shingle
- Plan review fee is $50.00.
- Land use permit from the township.
Please Note: If shingles are torn off and re-shingling is intended, a permit is necessary. If re-shingling over existing shingles, no permit is necessary.
Signs
- Plan review fee due at application is $75.00.
- Land use permit from the township. Each township requires a land use permit or waiver. A copy of a land use permit or waiver is required by the Livingston County Building Department in order to issue a building or electrical permit for a sign. Please contact plan review for a determination as to whether a building permit is needed. If a building permit is not needed and an electrical permit is required, a land use or waiver is necessary.
Hot Tub
- Plan review fee is $75.00.
- Land use permit from the township.
- A drawing showing the size of the hot tub and any information regarding the cover.
- An electrical permit is required and can be purchased in conjunction with the building permit.
In-Ground Swimming Pool
- Plan review fee is $75.00.
- Land use permit from the township.
- Soil erosion permit or waiver from the Livingston County Drain Commissioner.
- Well and septic permits from the Livingston County Environmental Health Department or sewer and water permits from Livingston County Building Department with proof of paid tap-in fees from the township.
- One site plan.
- Two sets of plans that include construction details
Above Ground Swimming Pool
- Plan review fee is $75.00.
- Land use permit from the township.
- Soil erosion permit or waiver from the Livingston County Drain Commissioner.
- Well and septic permits from the Livingston County Environmental Health Department.
- One site plan.
- Two sets of plans that include construction details.