Building and Construction Permits Categories - Draft page under review 7/1/10
Disclaimer: The following list provides many applications, licenses, and permits issued by the City of Ann Arbor. The absence of an application, form, license, or permit from this list does not waive the obligation from the user of identifying and complying with all city requirements.
- PLEASE NOTE: The construction permits and forms listed below are linked to the city Web pages handling the specific application.
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Building, Construction, Rental Property. Planning and Development (Community Services)
Tracking online permit/projects: eTrakIt
For up-to-date property record information using eTrakIt, including: building and trade permits; inspection results and scheduling; rental property information; site plan, annexations, zoning and other planning project information; and civil engineering plans.
Construction Permits
Permits are obtained by submitting an appropriate application form together with two copies of plans of the proposed work. Applications are reviewed for compliance with code and safety requirements. Some applications require supporting documentation. Building permit fees are based on the cost of the project for: electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
The following affidavits and instructions must accompany permits where applicable:
- Energy worksheet
- Home Owner Affidavit (where owner applies for permit)
- Insurance Requirements
- Investigation into House Relocation
- Reclamation of Usable Materials (where a house is proposed for demolition)
List of Building Applications and Forms
Barricade - on public property
Building Application - 1 & 2 Family Dwellings Only
Site plan projects may have additional requirements prior to issuance of permits. Please refer to Site Plan Projects and Permitting Resources
Building Application - All Except 1 & 2 Family Dwellings
Building Board of Appeals Application
Contractor/Applicant Registration
Demolition Procedures Packet
Grading Application Soil erosion and sedimentation control for residential and commercial property. Your permit must be posted on the job site. (see Chapter 63 of the City Code)
Historic District Commission Application (pdf)
Plan Revision Request (pdf)
Right-of-Way (pdf)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Request (pdf)
Trade Application (pdf)
(Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing) Your permit must be posted on the job site.
Unoccupied Building Notification (pdf)
Zoning Board of Appeals Application (pdf)
Zoning Compliance Application (pdf)
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Private Development. Project Management (public Services Area)
General Information
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Standard Specifications Book
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Major Pre-Construction Item List
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Guidelines for Completion of Footing Drain Disconnections(pdf) (last revised 11/2005)
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Sample Mitigation Calculations and Table A
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Water Main Tap Alternatives
Sidewalks, Ramps, and Drive Approaches
Sidewalk & Drive Approach Regulation Packet
Sidewalk Design Guidelines
Construction Staking Guidelines
Sidewalk Ramp Maximum Allowable Grades and Inspection Form
List of City Departments Involved with Inspections
Construction Plan Preparation
AutoCAD Templates and Standards
Example Coversheet & Examples of Plans and Profiles
Construction Plan Check List
Construction Plan Applications and Submittals
AAGRS Coordinate Worksheet
MDEQ Wastewater Permit Application
MDEQ Water Permit Application
Fee Worksheet Templates 2009-2010*
Civil Plan Application (xlt)
Utility Inspection Fees:
Sanitary Sewer Inspection Fees
Storm Sewer Inspection Fees
Water Main Inspection Fees
As-Built Fees
After Receiving Final Plan Approval
AutoCAD File Names
CAD Layer Legend
Construction Staking and Cut Sheet Preparation Information
Examples for: Curb & Gutter, Typical Road, Storm/Sanitary Sewers, Water Mains
Approved Materials List for Utilities and Roadways
Permits Required to Begin Work
Work in the Rights-of-Way
Right-of-Way & Lane Closure Permit Information
Private (Non-City) Utilities in the Rights-of-Way
Street Cut Moratorium List (pdf) (last revised 08/2008)
Street Cut Moratorium Waiver Request (doc)
Lane Closure Permit (pdf) Effective July 1, 2009 A lane closure processing fee of $15 and a review fee of $100/hr (minimum $15) will be collected at the time of Right-of-Way permit issuance.
Parking Lane Reservation Form (3 day maximum, in front of 1 property)
Note: For projects that can not use the Parking Lane Reservation Form,
a Traffic Control Order must now be obtained. |
Noise Permit, Street Tree Permit, Water Utility Fees
Return to Self-Service Portal Web page.