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

Rules another office applies inside Pinconning Township

Pinconning Township does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Onsite sewage disposal systems on sites inside Pinconning township that are not served by a municipal water supply and/or sewage collection system. The Bay County Health Department administers the permit, which applies inside Pinconning township because the county page covers all Bay County sites that are not municipally served.

  • Applies only to sites not served by a municipal water supply and/or sewage collection system.
  • Pinconning township representatives must also be consulted: the county page says to check with township representatives that plans are acceptable with local regulations.
  • Local zoning or township rules may add requirements; the county page does not state township rules.

  “if you are planning to build at a site located in bay county which is not served by a municipal water supply and/or sewage collection system, you are required to obtain a permit from this department.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Onsite sewage disposal system on a site inside Pinconning township that is not served by a municipal water supply and/or sewage collection system (applies inside Pinconning township through the Bay County Health Department)

  • Permit must be secured from the Bay County Health Department before any work begins.
  • Site evaluation by the health department (soil type, topography, depth to seasonal high water table) precedes the permit.
  • Onsite sewage disposal systems must be isolated a minimum of fifty (50) feet from all water supply wells.
  • Any change from the issued permit must first be approved.
  • Application processing: within 21 calendar days after a completed application is received and the fee is paid and receipted; time may vary with workload, weather and soil investigation.
  • Permits are non-transferable; a new permit is required for each new owner or a changed system location (Sanitary Code of Bay County, section 6-7, as stated on the county page).

  processing time: 21 calendar days (from receipt of completed application and paid fee; may vary)

  “the permit(s) must be secured from this department prior to beginning any work.”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  Onsite sewage disposal system installed on a site inside Pinconning township that is not served by a municipal water supply and/or sewage collection system (applies inside Pinconning township through the Bay County Health Department)

  • Final inspection must occur before the system is covered.
  • Well installations also require a final inspection and water sampling by the health department after completion.

  “a final inspection of the onsite sewage disposal system installation must be conducted by this department prior to covering the system.”

• Well permitRequired

  Private water supply well on a site inside Pinconning township that is not served by a municipal water supply (applies inside Pinconning township through the Bay County Health Department)

  • Permit must be secured from the Bay County Health Department before any work begins.
  • Well must be installed by a registered well driller and comply with the Bay County well ordinance and Part 127 of Act 368 of 1978.
  • Health department must be notified on completion for a final inspection and water sampling.
  • Health officer makes a written decision within 14 working days on a properly completed construction permit application.

  decision time: 14 working days (upon receipt of a properly completed application for a construction permit)

  “upon receipt of a properly completed application for a construction permit, the health officer shall make a written decision within 14 working days”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — New construction inside Pinconning township limits
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builders inside Pinconning township limits
• Building code adopted — Construction inside Pinconning township limits
• Inspections — New construction inside Pinconning township limits
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of new dwellings inside Pinconning township limits

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.