Enforcement

Building construction, zoning and code enforcement promotes and enforces general compliance with the laws and regulations that govern the planning, development, construction, operation, and demolition of structures. Our staff is comprised of Michigan State-certified code officials who provide a broad range of public services, including: compliance enforcement and complaint resolution; planning and design development, building construction permitting; trade licensing; and zoning administration or enforcement.

We encourage and support public safety by ensuring that all buildings, structures and related equipment are designed, constructed, installed and maintained in compliance with the standards of established building codes.

Services

Building Construction - Code compliant planning, design, construction, and demolition of structures.
Property Maintenance - Code enforcement for safe operation of existing structures and occupancies.
Zoning - Zoning compliance and administration, including sign permits and fence permits.

Enforcement Resources

Dangerous Buildings
City Code - Chapter 101
734.794.6267
building@a2gov.org

Fences
City Code - Chaper 55 Unified Development Code Section 5.26
Planning Services
734.794.6265
planning@a2gov.org

Grading, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code Section 5.22
Systems Planning
734.794.6000 x42592
pstephens@a2gov.org

Landscaping & Screening
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code Section 5.20
Planning Services
734.794.6265
planning@a2gov.org

Nuisances
City Code - Chapter 106
Building
734.794.6267
building@a2gov.org

Off-Street Parking
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code - Section 5.19

Planning Services
734.794.6265
planning@a2gov.org

Signs
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code Section 5.24
Planning Services
734-794-6000 x42654
jbarrett@a2gov.org

Wetland Preservation
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code Section 5.23
Systems Planning
734.794.6000 x43709
jhancock@a2gov.org

Zoning
City Code - Chapter 55 Unified Development Code Section 5.10
Planning Services
734.794.6265
planning@a2gov.org

301 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
(excluding holidays)

Mike Lemieux
Interim Building Official
734.794.6000 x42674
mlemieux@a2gov.org

Annie Hwang
Plan Review Official
734.794.6000 x42604
AHwang@a2gov.org

Lisha Turner-Tolbert
Building and Rental Services Manager
734.794.6000 x42669
lturner-tolbert@a2gov.org

Construction Administrative Specialist
734.794.6263
building@a2gov.org

For a dial by name directory call 734.794.6000 then select Option 9

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