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Baraga County, Michigan

Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Spurr Township, Michigan

Spurr Township is a township in Baraga County, Michigan. Spurr Township adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Spurr Township’s rules apply, not the county’s. 3 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 11, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Baraga County page.

Answers from the rulebook for Spurr Township

Spurr Township’s own rules

  • Building permitRequired

    New construction or additions inside Spurr township

    • Zoning approval from the township zoning administrator comes first, then a building permit application.
    • The page does not say which body issues the building permit.
    “once your project has received zoning approval you will need to apply for a building permit.”
  • Local zoningPresent

    Land inside Spurr township, Baraga County, MI

    • The ordinance PDF (listed as Spurr Twp. Zoning Ord. 2016-A) could not be opened; its text, districts and limits are not verified.
    “the zoning administrator is responsible for the overall administration and enforcement of the spurr township zoning ordinance.”
  • Permit processPartial

    Zoning and building permit applications inside Spurr township

    • Applications are available at the township office, 29257 US Hwy 41, Michigamme; the page says downloads will be available on the site soon.
    • The zoning administrator reviews for completeness and compliance, then forwards complete applications to the building inspector.
    “zoning and building permit applications are available at the spurr township office, 29257 us hwy 41, michigamme, mi 49861 and will be available to download on this site soon.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Spurr Township or Baraga County directly.

  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption inside Spurr township
  • Building code adopted — Building code inside Spurr township
  • Inspections — Building inspections inside Spurr township
  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy inside Spurr township
  • Zoning districts — Zoning districts inside Spurr township
23 more unanswered
  • Minimum dwelling size
  • Minimum lot size
  • Setbacks
  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Living in an RV
  • Camping on your land
  • Tiny homes
  • Manufactured homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Who permits septic
  • Septic permit
  • Septic inspection
  • Off-grid sanitation
  • Well permit
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Shed and accessory-building permit exemption
  • Subdividing land
  • Driveway access
  • Building in a floodplain
  • Short-term rentals
  • Permit fees

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Spurr Township publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Baraga County’s page lists the county offices to call.

Off-grid gear

Going off-grid in Spurr Township means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:

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