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
[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]

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
734.794.6000 x43709

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

301 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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

Mike Lemieux
Building Official
734.794.6000 x42674
[email protected]

Barry Penix
Deputy Building Official
734.794.6000 x42675
[email protected]

Lisha Turner-Tolbert
Building and Rental Services Manager
734.794.6000 x42669
[email protected]

Kathleen Mayo
Building Services Liaison
734.794.6000 x42686
[email protected]

Construction Administrative Specialists (General application questions & license registrations)
734.794.6263 x0
[email protected]

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

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