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

Rules another office applies inside Albee Township

Albee 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 wastewater (septic) systems on land inside Albee township that is not served by a public water supply and sewage disposal system. The rule is the Saginaw County Environmental Health Code, administered by the Saginaw County Health Department (county-wide code; the page does not name Albee township specifically).

  • Applies where the site is not served by a public water supply and sewage disposal system.
  • The county health department, not the township, issues the septic permit under the county code.

  “onsite wastewater treatment and disposal (septic) systems and onsite water wells are covered under the saginaw county environmental health code.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Building or replacing a septic (onsite wastewater disposal) system at a site inside Albee township that is not served by public water supply and sewage disposal, permit issued by the Saginaw County Health Department

  • Applies only where the site is not served by a public water supply and sewage disposal system.
  • Site must be evaluated by the health department before a permit is issued; a permit issues if site conditions are acceptable.
  • The permit is valid for two years and states minimum construction standards; any change must be approved by the health department before installation.
  • Preliminary soil evaluation and mortgage/performance evaluation are also available from the department.

  “if you own property and are planning to build or need to replace a well or septic system at a site which is not served by a public water supply and sewage disposal system, you are required to obtain a well permit and/or a wastewater disposal permit from this office.”

• Well permitRequired

  Building or replacing a private water well at a site inside Albee township not served by a public water supply, permit issued by the Saginaw County Health Department

  • Applies only where the site is not served by a public water supply and sewage disposal system.
  • Wells are covered under the Saginaw County Environmental Health Code.

  “if you own property and are planning to build or need to replace a well or septic system at a site which is not served by a public water supply and sewage disposal system, you are required to obtain a well permit and/or a wastewater disposal permit from this office.”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — Whether a building permit is required for new residential construction inside Albee township
• Owner-builder exemption — Whether an owner-builder exemption from licensing or permits applies inside Albee township
• Building code adopted — Which building code applies to new construction inside Albee township
• Inspections — Whether building inspections are required for construction inside Albee township
• Certificate of occupancy — Whether a certificate of occupancy is required before occupying a new home inside Albee 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.