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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Union City
Village zoning compliance application covers new single family dwellings, additions, detached structures, multiple family dwellings, remodeling, commercial or office buildings, decks, and other property alterations.
Required documents
- Completed zoning compliance application
- Scaled plan or survey
- Building plans
- Fees
- Building code
- Branch County and Michigan state construction codes control building permits.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Start with zoning compliance or site plan review, depending on the project.
- 02 Complete the village zoning compliance application and provide the required scaled plan, building plans, and fee.
- 03 Submit any required site plan review or variance materials to the planning process.
- 04 Obtain Branch County building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits.
- 05 Proceed with county inspections during construction.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- County building department (phone)
Typical sequence: Village zoning review first, then county building and trade permits, then county inspections.
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Union City permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Union City, MI? ▸
Village zoning compliance application covers new single family dwellings, additions, detached structures, multiple family dwellings, remodeling, commercial or office buildings, decks, and other property alterations.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Union City, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Union City, MI, follow these steps: 1. Start with zoning compliance or site plan review, depending on the project. 2. Complete the village zoning compliance application and provide the required scaled plan, building plans, and fee. 3. Submit any required site plan review or variance materials to the planning process. 4. Obtain Branch County building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits. 5. Proceed with county inspections during construction.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Union City, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Union City, MI via: County building department.
last verified April 2026
source Village of Union City Planning and Zoning ↗
entry id permits/michigan/branch/union-city
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Union City Planning and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.