City Building Permits

Village of Suttons Bay, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Suttons Bay, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Michigan Leelanau County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village zoning and land use permits inside the village; county Building Safety handles building inspections and building permits after village approvals

Department
Village of Suttons Bay Planning and Zoning
Address
420 N Front Street, P.O. Box 395, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Phone
231-271-3051
Website
https://www.suttonsbayvillage.org/planning_zoning.asp

Application Process

  1. Apply for village land use, driveway, water, sewer, sign, or site plan approvals as needed.
  2. Obtain any village-required permit before going to county building safety.
  3. Apply to Leelanau County Building Safety for the building permit.
  4. Complete county inspections during construction.

Source: Village of Suttons Bay Planning and Zoning

General Requirements

The village says no building permit shall be issued until a zoning or development permit is approved

Required Documents

  • Village land use permit application, driveway permit, site plan review if needed, and county building permit application package
Building code
Village zoning controls land use; county/state building code controls the building permit

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Village of Suttons Bay Planning and Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • County Building Safety schedules building inspections; village zoning reviews are handled by the zoning administrator (contact)

Typical inspection sequence: Village permits first, then county building permit, then county inspections

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of Suttons Bay Planning and Zoning before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Village of Suttons Bay Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Village of Suttons Bay, MI?
The village says no building permit shall be issued until a zoning or development permit is approved
How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Suttons Bay, MI?
1. Apply for village land use, driveway, water, sewer, sign, or site plan approvals as needed. 2. Obtain any village-required permit before going to county building safety. 3. Apply to Leelanau County Building Safety for the building permit. 4. Complete county inspections during construction.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Suttons Bay, MI?
Inspections can be scheduled via: County Building Safety schedules building inspections; village zoning reviews are handled by the zoning administrator.

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