Code Enforcement
All grading and soil erosion complaints are required to be submitted through the permit desk by phone (734.794.6263), email (building@a2gov.org), or in person (301 E Huron St). Please do not call the Inspector as he is typically in the field and will have the capacity to take your complaint information completely.
You will be required to submit you name, phone number and address and a detailed description of the alleged violation(s). Your name and contact information are confidential during the process and after completion. The office staff will document the information and provide the inspector with the details. The inspector will go to the site and detemine if there is a violation and if so what items need to be remedied.
Plan Review
Site plan and grading applications submitted to Planning & Development are reviewed for compliance with environmental ordinances prior to issuance of building permits and Certificates of Occupancy. Site plan compliance inspections are performed prior to issuance of Certificates of Occupancy.
For information on grading, soil erosion control and storm water requirements, contact Brian Slizewski, Development Services Inspector.
Systems Planning Unit staff provides support to Planning & Development staff in the Construction Services in reviewing petitions involving the natural features and environmental impacts:
For information on natural features and landscaping requirements, contact Kerry Gray, Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Coordinator.
For information on floodplain requirements, contact Jerry Hancock, Stormwater & Floodplain Program Coordinator.
Environmental Codes
See the City Clerk's Office for City Code for documentation in new window. The chapters listed below are particularly important to the development review process.
Chapter 26: Solid Waste Management
Chapter 55: Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 57: Subdivision and Land Use Control
Chapter 59: Off-Street Parking
Chapter 60: Wetlands Preservation Ordinance
Chapter 62: Landscape and Screening
Chapter 63: Storm Water Management and Soil Erosion and Sedimentation
Some regulations and policies are not part of the Ann Arbor City Code, but have been approved separately by City Planning Commission and/or City Council.
Chapter 57, Subdivision and Land Use Control, outlines the types of activities which require approval. If approval is necessary, the Land Development Regulations identify the required information for area plans, site plans, plats, and land divisions.
Land Development Regulations (pdf)
Land Development Regulations - Attachments
- Attachment A - Guidelines for the Protection and Mitigation of Natural Features
- Attachment B - Archaeological Review Process
- Attachment C - Street Tree Escrow Regulations
- Attachment D - Traffic Impact Analysis
Invasive Species List - Revised May 2004 (pdf)
Public Services Standards/Engineering Requirements
Some projects require review, approval, and or permitting by the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner, depending on specific circumstances.
Rules of the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner: Procedures and Design Criteria for Storm Water Management Systems
For more information on Environmental Codes, contact Brian Slizewski.
Last Updated: February 3, 2012