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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Beaverton
Building permit required for any new construction. The ordinance also says no building permit shall be issued before zoning permit approval.
- Completed application and plot plan at minimum. The form also requests lot shape, road name, easements, existing structures, proposed construction, and measurements.
- Permit validity
- Zoning permit expires after one year if development has not passed first building inspection, and after two years if improvements are not completed. The city's building permit form itself did not publish a separate expiration rule.
Application process
Typical processing: Zoning review within 15 calendar days of complete application.
- 01 Start on the Planning, Zoning and Ordinances page.
- 02 Complete the city zoning permit application with property, owner, project, and plot plan information.
- 03 Zoning Administrator reviews the application. The ordinance says review and determination must occur within 15 calendar days of a complete application.
- 04 After zoning approval, obtain the building permit.
- 05 The city ordinance requires two zoning inspections: one after the site is staked but before construction begins, and one after construction is complete but before occupancy.
Typical processing time: Zoning review within 15 calendar days of complete application.
Fee schedule
Beaverton building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Permit holder must notify the Zoning Administrator for proper requests for inspection. (online)
- Inspection hours
- City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, closed Friday through Sunday. Specific inspection windows were not published.
Typical sequence: Stake inspection before construction, final zoning inspection after construction before occupancy.
Failure to make proper inspection requests automatically cancels the permit and requires a new permit.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Beaverton permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Beaverton, MI? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Beaverton, MI? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Beaverton, MI? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Beaverton, MI? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Beaverton Planning, Zoning and Ordinances / Zoning Administrator, with county/state building permit administration before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.