Zoning, building permits and septic rules in North Shade Township, Michigan

Rules another office applies inside North Shade Township

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

• Building permitRequired

  Building permits for new residential and other construction in Gratiot County, administered by the Gratiot County Permits Office, including land inside North Shade township (the county document does not name North Shade)

  • Township zoning permit or letter of township approval must be obtained before the building permit is issued.
  • Well and septic permit copy must be submitted when applicable before the building permit is issued.
  • Permit holder is responsible for all inspections; Gratiot County Permits Office phone (989) 875-5201.

  “it is the responsibility of applicant, contractor, or home owner to obtain all necessary permits.”

  One more reviewed finding on this topic

  • Required — Electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits for work inside North Shade township, issued by the state

    “the state issues the permits for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical”

• Certificate of occupancyRequired

  New or altered buildings in Gratiot County, including North Shade township

  • Certificate cannot be issued until all fees are paid, permits are finaled and work is complete under the permit.
  • Request may be verbal but a written request listing the building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permit numbers is recommended.

  “a new building or altered building shall not be used/occupied until a certificate of occupancy is issued by the code official.”

• Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)

  Septic systems for homes inside North Shade township, administered by the Mid-Michigan District Health Department which serves Clinton, Gratiot and Montcalm counties

  • Septic and well permit applies only when applicable.

  “contact the mid-michigan health department at (989) 875-3681 or visit their office located at 151 commerce dr., ithaca, mi 48847. a copy of the well and septic permit is required.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Septic permits for systems serving homes inside North Shade township

  • Required when applicable; existing septic systems may be used, but an evaluation must be submitted if the system is older than 10 years and has not been in use.
  • A copy of the septic permit is required before the building permit is issued.

  “contact the mid-michigan health department at (989) 875-3681 or visit their office located at 151 commerce dr., ithaca, mi 48847. a copy of the well and septic permit is required.”

• Well permitRequired

  Well permits for water wells serving homes inside North Shade township

  • Required when applicable; existing well systems may be used, but an evaluation must be submitted if the system is older than 10 years and has not been in use.

  “contact the mid-michigan health department at (989) 875-3681 or visit their office located at 151 commerce dr., ithaca, mi 48847. a copy of the well and septic permit is required.”

• Driveway accessLimited

  Driveway or curb-cut permits affecting county roads in Gratiot County, including North Shade township

  • Driveway permit applies only when applicable.
  • Contact the Gratiot County Road Commission for permits and curb cuts on county roads.

  “contact gratiot county road commission at (989) 875-3811 for information on these permits, curb cuts, or any activity affecting county roads.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Building permit application process for construction in Gratiot County, including North Shade township

  • Applicant, contractor or homeowner must obtain all permits; the Gratiot County Permits Office assists at (989) 875-5201.
  • Township zoning permit and septic/well permit must be obtained before the building permit.

  “it is the responsibility of applicant, contractor, or home owner to obtain all necessary permits.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder construction inside North Shade township
• Building code adopted — Residential building code adoption inside North Shade township
• Local zoning — Zoning inside North Shade township limits
• Zoning districts — Zoning districts inside North Shade township
• Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size inside North Shade township

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.