Land Use Permit Process & Forms
HAMBURG TOWNSHIP Planning and Zoning-
Land Use Permit Process & Forms
LAND USE PERMITS
First, you will need to complete a Hamburg Township Land Use Permit.
There are two types of land use permits:
* Residential
* Commercial/Industrial
Please click on the one of these 2 appropriate links ABOVE to get a list of different types of land use permits with the details of submittal needs, fees, etc...
Resources for Land Use Permit & Procedures:
Payment fee for land use permit. Each project has a different fee.
Payment with check through postal mail or check, cash, or credit card payment in person at the Township Hall.
- Varied fee schedule here to know how much to include for the permit you are applying for.
- Land Use Permit Application Form
- Land Use Permit Submittal Requirement Checklist 2023
- Land Use Permit Requirements Packet
- Setback Requirements (Municode Section 36-186 of Zoning Ordinance)
- Demolition Policies and Procedures
- Homeowner Letter of Authorization Form
- Home Occupation Acknowledgement Form-2023
- Drainage and Grading Permit Submittal Checklist Form- 2023
- EGLE 3580 Permit-Information Checklist
Brochures: Resources regarding the construction of accessory structures, balconies, decks, porches, fencing, and buildings:
- Accessory Buildings and Structures (Garages, barns, sheds)- 2023 Brochure
- Mechanical Equipment (air conditioners, generators and jacuzzi) -2023Brochure
- Balcony, Deck, Elevated Deck, Patio and Porch w Yard Encroachments- 2023 Brochure
- Fences, Walls and Screens -2023 Brochure
- Short-Term Rental Requirements -2023 Brochure
- Lot Coverage Calculator (Downloads an Excel Spreadsheet)
- Height Calculator for Accessory Structures (Downloads an Excel Spreadsheet)
- Well & Septic Records (Livingston County Health Department)
- Variance Application for ZBA
- Land Division, Combination and Boundary Adjustments 9-26-2023 pdf
- Fee Schedule
- Note: Fees are non-refundable unless application is withdrawn prior to issuance of a permit or other plan review.
- Local Surveyors List (2023)
- Note: We rely on property owners in providing us with where their property lines are located. If you do not know exactly where your property lines are please considered obtaining a boundary survey including location of structures on the lot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zoning Amendment, Special Use Permit, & Site Plan Review Forms:
In Michigan, if a Special Use Permit is needed, then a Site Plan Review is also required.
Planning and zoning staff may be contacted by phone at (810) 231-1000, ext. 222, ext. 231, or by email:
- David Rohr, Planning & Zoning Director / 810-222-1167
- Ted Michowski, Code Enforcement Officer / 810-222-1168
- Lisa Perschke, Planning/Zoning Coordinator / 810-222-1166
- planning@hamburg.mi.us, General Department Email
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
You may mail Land Use Permit Applications to the following address (via USPS):
Hamburg Township
ATTN: Planning and Zoning Department
P.O. Box 157
Hamburg, MI 48139
Updated on 9-8-2023 LDP