12172 JACKSON ROAD

DEXTER, MI  48130

CHELSEA

AREA

CONSTRUCTION

AGENCY

CODE ENFORCEMENT

 (734) 475-4420

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AGENCY MEMBERS: City of Chelsea | Dexter Township | Lima Township | Lyndon Township | Sylvan Township

FAX: (734) 475-4409

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS:

1.  I want to start a building project (such as a Pole

      barn, deck, etc.), what do I do first?


2.  Do I need a building permit for a roofing job, siding

      replacement, or a window replacement?


3.  Do you accept credit cards?


4.  What is the phone number for the Washtenaw

      County Health Department?


5.  How many sets of drawings do you need for plan

      submittal?


6.  How long does it take to receive my building

      permit after I apply for one?


7.  When I schedule an inspection, how long does it

      take to get one?


8.  If I have questions about set backs off property

      lines who should I speak to?


ANSWERS:

1.  The first step is to contact your township to discuss    zoning issues.


2.  Yes.  After contacting your township, print out an

      Instant Building Permit App and submit it.


3.  Sorry, No.  We can accept cash or a check.


4.  (734) 222-3800.  If you need more information:

      here is a link to their web site.


5.  We need two (2) sets of drawings when plans are

      submitted.


6.  Under normal circumstances, the permit can be

      issued the next business day.


7.  Under normal circumstances, the inspector can do

      the inspection the next business day.


8.  Those questions should be referred to the township

      where the building is located.