What do you mean FREE?
When you contact MISS DIG 811, the public facility companies are notified to mark the location of their underground lines.
Public facilities are marked for FREE by facility company representatives known as Locators. The Locators paint lines and/or place flags to mark the approximate location of underground public lines.
TO PLACE A DIG NOTICE
Those painted lines usually run from the main facility to the meter on your house.
Not everything gets marked when you call. Private facility lines are NOT marked.
The unmarked private lines usually run from the house to any other building or object with service in your yard, like a garage or lamp post. A private locator may be hired to mark them.
And often, water and sewer lines are only marked in the right-of-way not all the way to the meter on the house.
It’s the LAW?
Yes, a bill was signed by Gov. Rick Snyder and has been in effect since April 1, 2014. Be smart and contact MISS DIG 811 before you dig.
Why so many flags? What do they mean? Can I remove them?
Do NOT remove the flags until the work is completed or after 21 days.
Color Key:
*** See Directions for New Home Construction
When Forms are Completed
Parma Township Office
Building Department
P.O. Box 51
Albion, MI 49224
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I obtain a building permit?
How long does it take to process a building permit?
What information is needed to apply for a building permit?
* Set backs and side yards
* Dimensions of the proposed new construction
* Distance between existing buildings and new construction
* Location of any easements and overhead lines
How much does the building permit cost?
(click here for fee schedule)
How deep do footings need to be for a deck?
What types of improvements require permits?
Additions to a home or a garage, central air, enlargement of windows or doors, removal or relocation of a load bearing wall or windows and doors, swimming pools, sheds over 200 square feet, deck, accessory structures, roofing–tear off and replacing shingles, finishing basement.
(Please contact the Building Department before beginning a project.)
Shed:
Accessory Structures:
In the Agricultural District, packing or storage crates, parts or all of a semi-trailer, and similar converted containers may be used as accessory structures, but must meet set back allowances.
What types of improvements do not require permits?
Do I need a permit for an agricultural building?
Parma Township
Regular Office Hours:
Monday - 10AM - 6PM
Tues/Wed - 8AM - 4PM
To talk with an inspector or schedule an inspection; please call (517) 629-8277
Building and Zoning
Office Location:
16407 Comdon Rd
Albion, MI 49224
New Home Construction steps:
When the list above is complete, you will need to apply for your building permit. Provide all of your original documents with the building permit application. (Including a zoning compliance site plan)
***These forms are in pdf format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader
(If you need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader - click here for a free download.)
Forms:
Zoning Ordinance
Adopted November 11, 1985
Revised to include amendments through May 9, 2011
Wind Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2018-12
Solar Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2018-8
Zoning Ordinance Document
Zoning Ordinance Map
2016 Draft Edition - Parma Township Master Plan
Master Plan - 2016 Draft