Unincorporated Keweenaw County

The county page states permits are needed for most construction, alteration, addition, demolition, and other regulated work under the applicable code and zoning ordinance.

Building code

The county page references the 2003 Michigan Building Code on its public zoning and construction codes page, together with current state electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes. This is an older posted reference and should be treated carefully.

Owner-builder

The county states the property owner is ultimately responsible for obtaining the permit, even if a contractor performs the work.

Contractor requirements

Contractors are commonly expected to be licensed and insured where the state code requires it; the county page reviewed did not publish a local contractor registration rule.

1. 01
   Confirm the project needs a building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or zoning permit.
2. 02
   Prepare the permit application and supporting materials, including a site plan where required.
3. 03
   Submit the application through the county portal or to the ZCCD.
4. 04
   County staff reviews the application and attached plans for code and zoning compliance.
5. 05
   Pay the permit fees.
6. 06
   Permit is issued, then inspections are scheduled as work progresses.
7. 07
   Final approvals are forwarded to the county before certificate of occupancy, when applicable.

Source: Keweenaw County Zoning and Construction Codes Department (ZCCD) ↗

• Work is inspected through county staff coordination after permit issuance (contact)

Typical sequence: Typical sequence is footing/foundation, rough, insulation and framing, and final, depending on the project type