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Building Department

Commercial Building Inspections - Site Plans and Ordinance Enforcement -Planning and Zoning

Phone: 313-343-2526 or building@harperwoods.net

Inspector Contacts - Fax 313-343-2519

Chief Building Official - Jim LaPalm - 313-343-2526; jlapalm@safebuilt.com

Permit Technician - 313-343-2526 

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Housing Inspection

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Responsibility

The Building Department is responsible for the enforcement of all codes relating to the use, occupancy and construction of all buildings in Harper Woods.  All construction plans are reviewed and given approval by the Building Department before permits are issued.  Licensed inspectors ensure that all structures meet  safety and code requirements.  Homeowners, architects and builders are welcome to meet with the Building Inspector and other relevant City  Departments prior to the start of any construction project to ensure that the project will meet the required codes.  When necessary, some project requests will be referred to either the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals for approval before the issuance of permits.   In an effort to maintain the appearance of the City and control blight, the Building Department is also responsible for residential code enforcement.  Please direct any code enforcement concerns to either the phone number or e-mail address listed above. 

OTHER LINKS

Contractor registration form
Fee Schedule
Pay all city invoices online here
certificate of occupancy
Vacant/abandoned residential property registration
vacant property application
rental certificate of compliance application
COVID Affidavit - rental certification

Permit Applications

Building
Electrical
Fence Construction Information
Fire Inspection
Mechanical
Plumbing
Roof Hold Harmless Form
Portable Storage Container (PODS)
Shed Guidelines

Building Guides

Basement Finishing
Decks/Porches
Pools
Residential Additions
Residential Re-roofing

Site Plan Guide

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Plan Review Application

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Site Plan

commercial
Residential

Site Plan Review

Zoning Map
Zoning Ordinance
Sign Ordinance

Planning Commission Site Plan

Application

Telecommunication Right of Way Permit

Application

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