L'Anse Township, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

L'Anse Township, including the village area outside village limits and township territory

Department

L'Anse Township Building, Planning, and Zoning

Address

126 N. Main St., P.O. Box 82, L'Anse, MI 49946

Phone

(906) 524-7377; building services (906) 353-6666; state building inspector Daniel Grochowski (906) 235-2592

Email

clerk@lansetownship.org , zoning@lansetownship.org , grochowskid@michigan.gov

Website

https://www.lansetownship.org/planning-zoning/

Application Process

1. Verify zoning district and prepare application
2. Submit zoning compliance permit to township hall
3. Obtain zoning approval before any building permit is issued
4. Apply for state building permit using Michigan BCC process for code-enforced building permits
5. Obtain all required trade permits and schedule inspections

Source: L'Anse Township Building, Planning, and Zoning

General Requirements

Permit required for development that needs zoning approval or a building permit under state code

Required Documents

• completed zoning compliance application
• building permit documents
• legible working plans

Permit validity

Zoning compliance permit fee is published, but permit term not extracted; zoning and building permits are separate

Building code

State of Michigan building permit instructions are linked directly; township notes state inspection requirements

Owner-builder

Application references owner or builder; township zoning permit requires owner authorization if applicant is not owner

Contractor requirements

State trade permits are required separately for electrical, mechanical, plumbing

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Zoning Compliance Permit Application Fee $35; Variance Request Fee $250

Permit fee formula

Building permit fee schedule not publicly extracted on the township page in the source set; likely state fee if state enforcement applies

Reinspection fee

Permit holder must call for inspections before construction is covered over; penalty for starting without permit is $100 residential and $200 commercial

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Michigan exempt-work list published by the township at https://www.lansetownship.org/wp-content/uploads/Section-R.-408.30505-Work-exempt-from-permit.pdf
• Exempt items include small detached accessory structures under 200 sq ft, fences under 7 ft, certain retaining walls, finish work, small prefabricated pools, swings/playground equipment, certain awnings, and small detached decks/porches/patios under the stated limits

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Call building official directly (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Township notes a minimum of five inspections on most structures and requires building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspections before certificate of occupancy

Additional Resources

• Building code: State of Michigan building permit instructions are linked directly; township notes state inspection requirements
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Building permit instructions
• Zoning compliance application
• Work exempt from permit
• State permit info
• License lookup guide: Michigan Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Michigan Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Michigan hub: Michigan Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

L'Anse Township Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in L'Anse Township, MI?

Permit required for development that needs zoning approval or a building permit under state code

How much does a building permit cost in L'Anse Township, MI?

The minimum permit fee is Zoning Compliance Permit Application Fee $35; Variance Request Fee $250. Fees are calculated as: Building permit fee schedule not publicly extracted on the township page in the source set; likely state fee if state enforcement applies.

How do I apply for a building permit in L'Anse Township, MI?

1. Verify zoning district and prepare application 2. Submit zoning compliance permit to township hall 3. Obtain zoning approval before any building permit is issued 4. Apply for state building permit using Michigan BCC process for code-enforced building permits 5. Obtain all required trade permits and schedule inspections

What work is exempt from building permits in L'Anse Township, MI?

The following work is generally exempt: Michigan exempt-work list published by the township at https://www.lansetownship.org/wp-content/uploads/Section-R.-408.30505-Work-exempt-from-permit.pdf; Exempt items include small detached accessory structures under 200 sq ft, fences under 7 ft, certain retaining walls, finish work, small prefabricated pools, swings/playground equipment, certain awnings, and small detached decks/porches/patios under the stated limits.

How do I schedule a building inspection in L'Anse Township, MI?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Call building official directly.

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