Frequently Asked Questions
Building and Planning Common Topics
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For more information please call 734-699-8913 or email building@vanburen-mi.org.
For more information please call 734-699-8913 or email building@vanburen-mi.org.
For more information please call 734-699-8913 or email building@vanburen-mi.org.
For more information please call 734-699-8913 or email building@vanburen-mi.org.
For more information please call 734-699-8913 or email building@vanburen-mi.org.
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A building permit shall be obtained for alteration, erection, and construction of permanent above and below ground swimming pools and for any portable pool with a diameter exceeding twelve (12) feet or an area exceeding 100 square feet. Please visit section 7.206 of our Zoning Ordinance for local zoning regulations regarding pools or contact 734-699-8900, extension 9219 for more information regarding additional building code requirements regarding pools. Click here to view the Van Buren Twp Zoning Ordinances.
AFTER-HOURS PERMITTING INFORMATION
Please proceed with using our online system for your permit application needs. Please see the instructions for online permitting below. Please note:
- Any permit application may be filed online. However, many permits require submittal of plans or other information for review or other prerequisites that must be verified by staff during regular business hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Certain permits, however, do not require plan review or other prerequisites and can be completely applied for and issued online.
- Online permit examples. Some examples include roof permits1, interior air conditioning2 and furnace permits2, or hot water tank permits3.
- 1Following receipt of a roofing permit application, the open board must be inspected by the building inspector prior to final inspection. To complete the inspection after hours, you must take detailed photographs of the open board and submit via an attachment to an email to building@vanburen-mi.org. In the subject line of the email, you must include the address and permit number.
- 2Requires mechanical permit and electrical permit.
- 3Requires mechanical permit and plumbing permit.
- No online inspection scheduling. At this time we do not schedule inspections online. To schedule an inspection, call 734.699.6564.
- Emergency inquiries. For emergency after-hours online permitting questions, please contact the Department Director at dpower@vanburen-mi.org or by calling 734.699.8900, extension 9392, and leaving a message. Your inquiry will be returned promptly.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE PERMITTING.
- Account creation. To create an account, please click this link and follow the instructions [bsaonline.com].
- Permit application. The next time you need to apply for a permit, click this link [bsaonline.com] and enter the required information. If your permit application does not require plan review or other prerequisites, it is ready for payment and issuance. Please submit payment when prompted on the BS&A Online system. For additional assistance, please view the video titled, “online permit application” on this webpage.
- Additional Assistance. Please contact the Van Buren Township Building Department at 734.699.8913 or via email at building@vanburen-mi.org with any additional questions regarding online permitting. Thank you.