Enforcement

Building construction, zoning and code enforcement promotes and enforces general compliance with the laws and regulations that govern the planning, development, construction, operation, and demolition of structures. Our staff is comprised of Michigan State-certified code officials who provide a broad range of public services, including: compliance enforcement and complaint resolution; planning and design development, building construction permitting; trade licensing; and zoning administration or enforcement.
 
We encourage and support public safety by ensuring that all buildings, structures and related equipment are designed, constructed, installed and maintained in compliance with the standards of established building codes.

Services

  • Building Construction - Code compliant planning, design, construction, and demolition of structures.
  • Property Maintenance - Code enforcement for safe operation of existing structures and occupancies.
  • Zoning - Zoning compliance and administration, including sign permits and fence permits.​

Enforcement Resources

Dangerous Buildings
City Code - Chapter 101
734.794.6267
building@a2gov.org

Fences
City Code - Chaper 55 Unified Development Code ​Section 5.26
Planning Services
734.794.6265
planning@a2gov.org

Grading, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code ​Section 5.22
Systems Planning
734.794.6000 x42592
pstephens@a2gov.org

Landscaping & Screening
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code ​Section 5.20
Planning Services
734.794.6265
planning@a2gov.org

Off-Street Parking
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code​ - Section 5.19

Planning Services
734.794.6265
planning@a2gov.org

Signs
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code​ Section 5.24
Planning Services
734-794-6000 x42654
jbarrett@a2gov.org​

Wetland Preservation
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code ​Section 5.23
Systems Planning
734.794.6000 x43709

Zoning
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code​ ​Section 5.10
Planning Services
734.794.6265
planning@a2gov.org

301 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
(excluding holidays)

Mike Lemieux, Building Official

Phone icon734.794.6000 x42674

Barry Penix, Deputy Building Official

Phone icon734.794.6000 x42675


​Lisha Turner-Tolbert, Building and Rental Services Manager

Phone icon734.794.6000 x​42669

Kathleen Mayo, Building Services Liaison

Phone icon734.794.6000 x42686

Construction Administrative Specialists (General application questions & license registrations)

Phone icon734.794.6263 x0

 

For a dial by name directory call ​734.794.6000 then select Option 9

 

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