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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Suttons Bay
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
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Apply for village land use, driveway, water, sewer, sign, or site plan approvals as needed.
- 02 Obtain any village-required permit before going to county building safety.
- 03 Apply to Leelanau County Building Safety for the building permit.
- 04 Complete county inspections during construction.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- County Building Safety schedules building inspections; village zoning reviews are handled by the zoning administrator (contact)
Typical sequence: Village permits first, then county building permit, then county inspections
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Suttons Bay permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Suttons Bay, MI? ▸
The village says no building permit shall be issued until a zoning or development permit is approved
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Suttons Bay, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Suttons Bay, MI, follow these steps: 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.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Suttons Bay, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Suttons Bay, MI via: County Building Safety schedules building inspections; village zoning reviews are handled by the zoning administrator.
last verified April 2026
source Village of Suttons Bay Planning and Zoning ↗
entry id permits/michigan/leelanau/suttons-bay
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Suttons Bay Planning and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.