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

Michigamme Township’s own rules

• Local zoningPresent

  Land inside Michigamme township, Marquette County, MI

  • Administered by the township zoning administrator and planning commission; development needs zoning administrator or planning commission review.

  “development in michigamme township must undergo a review by either the zoning administrator or planning commission.”

• Zoning districtsPublished

  Zoning districts inside Michigamme township

  • Districts: R, LS/R, RS-1, TD-1, TD-2, RP-20, TP-40, I.
  • Zoning map is available on the township archive page.

  “section 308: district r: residential 23 section 309: district ls/r, lake shore/river 23 section 310: district rs-1: recreational structure and recreational vehicles 24”

• Minimum dwelling sizeSpecified

  Single/two-family and multiple-family dwellings in all zoning districts inside Michigamme township

  • Excludes recreational structures; floor area exclusive of basements, garages, porches and breezeways.
  • Multiple-family units: 350 sq ft minimum.

  minimum floor area, single/two-family dwelling unit: >= 575 sq ft (excludes recreational structures) · minimum floor area, multiple-family unit: >= 350 sq ft

  “every single/two-family dwelling, excluding recreational structures, shall have a floor area of not less than 575 square feet per unit, exclusive of basements, garages, porches and breeze ways. every unit in a multiple family dwelling shall have a minimum floor area of at least 350 square feet.”

• Short-term rentalsLimited

  Short-term rentals inside Michigamme township

  • Annual registration and permit; separate application per property; regulates noise, parking, occupancy limits, litter, safety.

  “short-term rentals in michigamme township require annual registration and permitting through the township.”

• Permit processPartial

  Zoning permit and development review inside Michigamme township

  • Zoning compliance, fencing, conditional use, variance, parcel division and demolition forms are listed; conceptual review meeting available.
  • Fees payable at township office by cash or check only.
  • This is the zoning permit; building-code permit not established.

  “be sure to get a zoning permit before beginning construction.”

Still unanswered

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• Building permit — Building permits inside Michigamme township
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption inside Michigamme township
• Building code adopted — Building code inside Michigamme township
• Inspections — Building inspections inside Michigamme township
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy inside Michigamme 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.