Guide To Permitting & Zoning for Grand Traverse County

Guide To Permitting & Zoning

for Grand Traverse County

Kevin L. Endres, P.E.

THREE WEST, LLC

About Me:

Native of Traverse City Attended Michigan State

University Professional Engineer

Civil Engineering for 8 YearsProject Manager for

Commercial and Residential Development Projects

Licensed RealtorCommercial, Development, and

Brownfield Properties

THREE WEST, LLC

Commercial Real Estate BrokerCommercial, Development, &

Brownfield Properties Consulting

Land Use Issues, Approvals, & Permitting, Business Plans & Financial Analysis

DevelopmentProject Concepts, Owner

Representation, Project Management


What Is It? In construction, Time is $$,

and delays associated with permitting and approvals adds to both

Guide is a result and collaboration between stakeholders in the Grand Traverse Area to assist individuals and businesses with construction and development projects

The purpose of the Guide is intended to EDUCATE

The Guide is NOT intended to be a “Do-It-Yourself” tool

Following the Guide does not guarantee that a permit or approval will be issued at the end of the process

Applicants and Contractors are encouraged to seek assistance of professionals with experience in dealing with the requirements of permits and approvals

Applicants should always contact the Zoning Administrator, Plan Reviewer, or Permit Agent prior to beginning any project


What Is It?

New Designs For Growth (NDFG)Administered by the Northwest

Michigan Council of GovernmentsNDFG Guidebook

○ Reflects the latest trends and best management practices in designing sustainable communities

The DevelopMentor ProgramAdministered by the Chamber of

CommerceFREE resourcePanel review by peers of project

and how it imparts the values of the NDFG Guidebook principles


What Else Is There?


How to Use the Guide

General Information

Townships

Villages & Cities

Governmental Agencies



Contact Information

Links to Permits Apps & Forms



Type of Approval Required











Documents

Guide To Permitting & Zoning for Grand Traverse County