Suttons Bay Township, County Seat Jurisdiction, MI — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Leelanau County Department of Building Safety for building permits; Suttons Bay Township zoning administration for land use permits

Street address

County building office at 8527 E. Government Center Dr., Suite 109, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Phone

231-256-9806

buildingsafety@leelanau.gov

Coverage

County building permits county-wide; township land use permits for zoning compliance

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Suttons Bay Township, County Seat Jurisdiction

Suttons Bay Township zoning ordinance requires a land use permit for construction or new uses, and county building permits are required for regulated construction

Scope of work

Permit?

Septic systems are excepted from the township land use permit requirement in the reviewed ordinance snippet

Exempt

Lot and boundary line fences are also excepted from the township land use permit requirement in the reviewed ordinance snippet

Exempt

Exempt Septic systems are excepted from the township land use permit requirement in the reviewed ordinance snippet
Exempt Lot and boundary line fences are also excepted from the township land use permit requirement in the reviewed ordinance snippet

Required documents

Township land use application, plot/site plan, proof of ownership, tax number or legal description, health department permits when needed, and county building documents

Building code: County baseline plus Michigan state code
Permit validity: Township zoning permits in the reviewed ordinance are valid for one year

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Obtain township zoning approval or land use permit first if required.
02

Assemble county building permit documents.
03

File with County Building Safety.
04

Receive county permit after review.
05

Post permit and address before construction.

Source: Leelanau County Department of Building Safety for building permits; Suttons Bay Township zoning administration for land use permits ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Suttons Bay Township, County Seat Jurisdiction building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Township zoning fee set by board resolution; amount not publicly extracted in the reviewed source

Permit fee formula

Township zoning fees are set by board resolution; escrow may be required for professional review

Reinspection fee

Township ordinance allows additional escrow and billing for review costs

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

County building inspections through Building Safety; township zoning inspections or reviews through the zoning administr (contact)

Typical sequence: Township land use permit first, then county building permit, then county inspections

Township may bill additional review costs through escrow; county reinspection fee table not publicly located

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Suttons Bay Township, County Seat Jurisdiction permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Suttons Bay Township, County Seat Jurisdiction, MI? ▸

Suttons Bay Township zoning ordinance requires a land use permit for construction or new uses, and county building permits are required for regulated construction

02 How much does a building permit cost in Suttons Bay Township, County Seat Jurisdiction, MI? ▸

Building permit fees in Suttons Bay Township, County Seat Jurisdiction, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Township zoning fee set by board resolution; amount not publicly extracted in the reviewed source. Fees are calculated as: Township zoning fees are set by board resolution; escrow may be required for professional review.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Suttons Bay Township, County Seat Jurisdiction, MI? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Suttons Bay Township, County Seat Jurisdiction, MI, follow these steps: 1. Obtain township zoning approval or land use permit first if required. 2. Assemble county building permit documents. 3. File with County Building Safety. 4. Receive county permit after review. 5. Post permit and address before construction.

04 What work is exempt from building permits in Suttons Bay Township, County Seat Jurisdiction, MI? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Suttons Bay Township, County Seat Jurisdiction, MI. The following work is generally exempt: Septic systems are excepted from the township land use permit requirement in the reviewed ordinance snippet; Lot and boundary line fences are also excepted from the township land use permit requirement in the reviewed ordinance snippet. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Suttons Bay Township, County Seat Jurisdiction, MI? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Suttons Bay Township, County Seat Jurisdiction, MI via: County building inspections through Building Safety; township zoning inspections or reviews through the zoning administr.

last verified April 2026 source Leelanau County Department of Building Safety for building permits; Suttons Bay Township zoning administration for land use permits ↗ entry id permits/michigan/leelanau/suttons-bay-township-county-seat-jurisdiction

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Leelanau County Department of Building Safety for building permits; Suttons Bay Township zoning administration for land use permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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