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​​​ 301 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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


Glen A. Dempsey,
Building Official

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Mike Lemieux,
Deputy Building Official

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Annie Hwang,
Plan Review Official

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Chris MacFarland,
Code Compliance Official

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Lisha Turner-Tolbert,
Building and Rental Services Manager

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Construction Administrative Specialist

734.794.6263

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

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
[email protected]

Fences
City Code - Chaper 55 Unified Development Code ​Section 5.26
Planning Services
734.794.6265
[email protected]

Grading, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code ​Section 5.22
Systems Planning
734.794.6000 x42592
[email protected]

Landscaping & Screening
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code ​Section 5.20
Planning Services
734.794.6265
[email protected]

Nuisances
City Code - Chapter 106
Building
734.794.6267
[email protected]

Off-Street Parking
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code​Section 5.19
Planning Services
734.794.6265
[email protected]

Signs
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code​ Section 5.24
Planning Services
734-794-6000 x42654
[email protected]

Wetland Preservation
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code ​Section 5.23
Systems Planning
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[email protected]

Zoning
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code​Section 5.10
Planning Services
734.794.6265
[email protected]