17 West State Street, Port Austin, MI 989-738-5199 | Mon/Wed/Fri 8am–4pm

Zoning Compliance Permit

Decks, fences, signs, carports, accessory buildings, additions and new structures.

To add on to my house (under 400 sq ft), you need this permit.

A Zoning Compliance Permit confirms that a building project meets the Village Zoning Ordinance (setbacks, height, lot coverage) before work begins. It covers decks, fences, signs, carports, sheds and other accessory buildings, additions, and new homes or garages.

Fee
Under 400 sq ft: deck, fence, sign, carport, accessory building or addition
Most residential projects.
$100.00
New structure, or an addition over 400 sq ft
New homes, garages and large additions.
$425.00

Pay online by card (a processing fee is added and shown before you pay) or by check at Village Hall.

Documents you will upload
  • Site plan or sketch with setbacks
    Show the structure and its distance to each property line.
  • Contractor license or insurance (if a contractor is used) (optional)

PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 15 MB each. A phone photo of a hand-drawn sketch is fine.

Process
  1. Apply online with a sketch or site plan showing the structure and its distance to every property line.
  2. The Zoning Administrator reviews the plan and may ask questions.
  3. Once approved, keep the permit on site while you build.

Huron County issues building permits separately; check with the county building department.

Start application

Reviewed by: Zoning

Ordinance: #110 Sign

Prefer paper? Zoning Ordinance Fee Schedule 3.1.26

Questions? Call Village Hall at 989-738-5199.