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

Rules another office applies inside Fremont Township

Fremont 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 code adoptedAdopted

  State construction codes in force inside Fremont township, Saginaw County, Michigan, including the residential code for one- and two-family dwellings

  • Residential one- and two-family construction is governed by the Michigan Residential Code (2015 edition, effective February 8, 2016) per the LARA code books page.
  • The LARA page lists the 2021 Michigan Building Code as current, effective April 9, 2025, and notes residential requirements are contained in the Michigan Residential Code.
  • This is a statewide rule; no Fremont township adoption was located.

  “residential code 2015 michigan residential code current code – effective february 8, 2016”

• Who permits septicCounty

  Onsite septic systems for new or replacement homes inside Fremont township, Saginaw County, where the site is not served by public water and sewer. The county health code covers the whole county, including this township; no Fremont-specific service map was opened.

  • Health department handles the site evaluation and permit for onsite wastewater systems.
  • Township building permit approval is separate; the page says to check with township representatives for local regulations.

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

• Septic permitRequired

  New or replacement septic systems at sites inside Fremont township, Saginaw County, that are not served by a public water supply and sewage disposal system

  • Applies only where the site is not served by a public water supply and sewage disposal system.
  • Permit is issued only if site conditions are acceptable after the county's onsite investigation.
  • Permit is valid for two years.
  • Changes to the system must be approved by the county health department before installation.
  • If the property is in a regulated floodplain or wetland, an EGLE permit must be obtained before the county health permit is issued.

  permit validity: 2 years

  “a permit will be issued to you if the conditions found on the site are acceptable for the installation of an onsite wastewater treatment and disposal system. the permit you receive is valid for two years and will state certain minimum standards for the construction of the system.”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  Completed onsite septic systems at sites inside Fremont township, Saginaw County, not served by public water and sewer

  • The county health department makes a complete inspection of the completed system before it is covered.
  • Well installations are also inspected and a well water sample is collected by the county.

  “make a complete inspection of the completed onsite wastewater treatment and disposal system prior to covering to ensure that the system has been properly installed and quality materials in the amounts required have been used.”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — Whether a building permit is required for new residential construction inside Fremont township, Saginaw County
• Owner-builder exemption — Whether owner-builders may build a home without a licensed contractor inside Fremont township, Saginaw County
• Inspections — Whether building inspections are required for construction inside Fremont township, Saginaw County
• Certificate of occupancy — Whether a certificate of occupancy is required for new homes inside Fremont township, Saginaw County
• Local zoning — Whether Fremont Township (Saginaw County, MI) has adopted and administers its own zoning ordinance for land inside the 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.