Drainage Review
Drainage Review will take a minimum of 30 days per submission, once fees have been paid.
Plan Submittal Requirements:
Before review by the Drain Commissioner’s Office, payment of the required fees and two sets of plans are required to be sent to the appropriate offices.
Mail or Drop off one complete set of plans to:
Livingston County Drain Commissioner
2300 E. Grand River, Suite 105
Howell MI 48843-7581
Mail or Drop off one complete set of plans to:
Spaulding DeDecker Associates
905 South Blvd. East
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Attention: Paul Lewsley, P.E.
Email a digital copy of the same plans as above to: plewsley@sda-eng.com
Administrative Fees
A one-time administrative fee will be charged, plus fees as listed below.
As of 8/1/2025 - Preliminary Plan or Plat
$350
As of 8/1/2025 - Construction Plans
$500
Preliminary Plan (or Plat) Review Fees
As of 8/1/2025 - Minimum Fee (Plus Admin Fee)
$500
As of 8/1/2025 - Single Family Residential Sites
$25 per lot or site
As of 8/1/2025 - Multiple Unit Family Residential Sites
$12.50 per unit
As of 8/1/2025 - Commercial or Industrial Sites 5 Acres Or More
$750
As of 8/1/2025 - Commercial Or Industrial Sites Less Than 5 Acres
$500
Construction Plan Review Fees
As of 8/1/2025 - Minimum Fee (Plus Admin Fee)
$1,000.00
As of 8/1/2025 - Single Family Residential Sites
$50 per lot or site
As of 8/1/2025 - Multiple Family Residential Sites
$25 per unit
As of 8/1/2025 - Manufactured Home Parks
$25 per lot or site
As of 8/1/2025 - Commercial or Industrial Sites 5 Acres of More
$1,500
As of 8/1/2025 - Commercial or Industrial Sites Less Than 5 Acres
$1,000
Re-Submittals of Preliminary & Construction Plans
First & Second Re-Submittal
No Extra Charge
Third Re-Submittal (and thereafter)
50% of the initial review fees as above (covers up to 3 additional reviews)
Have questions? Call us at (517) 546-0040
