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Building/Zoning
If you are not sure if you need a permit, PLEASE call the Building Department.
If you are not doing the work yourself, you must hire a Michigan licensed contractor.
This contractor should pull the permits, making them liable for the project.
If you are unsure if your contractor is licensed, you can do a search here or contact the Building Department
at 269-424-3125.
Building and Zoning Administrator - Todd Herter
Cell Phone: 269-208-3109
Office Phone: 269-424-3125
Email: scbuilding@sisterlakescable.com
Office Hours:
Monday 10am to noon; Wednesday 9am to noon
Or by appointment call: 269-208-3109.
To schedule an inspection, call Lisa at 269-414-2726.
Zoning Administrator - Mark Davis (as of 6/1/21)
By appointment
Phone: 269-414-3159
Email: sczoning@sisterlakescable.com
Electrical Inspector - Ron Bellaire
Phone: 269-663-3429
rbellaire65@gmail.com
Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector - John Dobberteen
Phone: 269-651-4567
Fax: 269-262-503-7354
Email: dobberteeninc@gmail.com
Blight Inspector
Phone: 269-424-3025 X5
Email: scblight@sisterlakescable.com
Complaint about your residential builder? Contact the State!
The state Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) has created a new section solely dedicated to residential builders licensing and complaints. The Residential Builders Section will be responsible for determining eligibility of examinees, licensure issuance and renewals of licenses under the Occupational Code. It is also responsible for application reviews and investigates complaints against residential builders, and maintenance and alterations contractors. The section can be reached at (517) 241-9309 or LARA-BCC-RBS-Licensing@michigan.gov (licensing questions) or LARA-BCC-RBS-Compliance@michigan.gov (complaint questions).
FAQ and Answers!
Examples:
Links for Bldg/zoning info:
Administration of Michigan Codes
Permit fees for Silver Creek Township
Construction Code Interpretation for Roof and siding Repair
Before you DIG - It's fast and free to call Miss Dig @ 811 or check th web at: www.missdig811.org !
check a license with the state
2019 Silver Creek zoning ordinance map
R19-22 155.053(B) Nonconforming Lots of Record
Ordinance 21-02 Double Frontage Lots
Ordinance 21-03 - Rezoning
Code of Ordinances (all township ordinances including zoning through 9/11/2019) Ordinances passed since 9/11/2019 are listed above.
2011 SILVER CREEK ZONING ORDINANCE MAP - you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
1982 Silver Creek Zoning ordinance map
Michigan municipalities participating in the Fire Insurance Withholding Program
Permits*
Residential Building Permit Application
Commercial Building Permit Application
New Construction Permit Check List
Zoning Compliance Permit Application
Electrical Permit Instructions
Electrical Permit Application
*SOIL EROSION & SEDIMENTATION PERMITS !
you may need this first if you are building within 500 ft of a lake or stream or over an acre in size. See below!
LINKS for drains/soil/permits within the county
Cass County-where to apply for a permit
Drain Commissioner - Jeff Van Belle
The Drain Commissioner is a statutory elected position responsible for administration of the Drain Code of 1956, as amended. Duties include: construction and maintenance of drains, determining drainage districts, apportioning costs of drains among property owners, receiving bids and awarding contracts for drain construction.
The Drain Commissioner also approves drainage in new developments, subdivisions and maintains court decreed lake levels.
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
A Permit is required for any earth changes within 500' of a lake or stream or for projects over an acre in size. The exception would only be for projects that are less than 225 square feet that can be stabilized within 24 hours.
On November 17, 2016 the Cass County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution transferring the Cass County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation (SESC) Program from the Drain Commissioner's Office to the Cass County Conservation District, effective December 1, 2016.
The Conservation District is located at:
1127 E State Street
Cassopolis, MI 49031
website: Cass County Conservation District
Korie Blyveis, the District Manager has obtained the DEQ's SESC comprehensive certification to administer the program. She can be contacted by phone at 269-445-8641, ext 5, or email Korie Blyveis.