ITEMS REQUIRED BEFORE A
BUILDING PERMIT
CAN BE ISSUED:
All Construction needs a Building Permit Application Completed.
THE FOLLOWING
MAY OR MAY NOT APPLY
Blue Prints/Drawing – For ALL Construction
900 sq. ft. minimum for residential
Sealed prints required for 3500 sq. ft. & above
Site Plan/unless interior remodeling.
Lot Drawing with house showing front, sides, and rear yard setbacks
Well and Septic Permits*:
(616) 336-3089
Kent County Health Dept.
Environmental Health Division
700 Fuller NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Driveway Permit, all new homes, per road commission
Showing county issued address:
(616) 242-6920
Kent County Rd. Commission
1500 Scribner Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Soil Erosion Permit: Within 500 ft. of any water
(616) 242-6920
Kent County Rd. Commission
1500 Scribner Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Accessory Building application completed
Power Lines (over house)?
If applicable, discussion with zoning officer concerning Flat River District
*Water connections Fee Paid at Lowell Township, 2910 Alden Nash, 897-7600
All required documents must accompany Building Permit Application