Submit Plans for Review

For Charter Township of Garfield, East Bay Charter Township and Acme Township

Once your plans have been reviewed, an invoice will be sent. You can pay be check or credit card.
When payment is received, the Plan Review and Permit will be sent via email.
For credit card payments, please contact Jennifer Grochowalski, AP , at 231-947-3000 ext 1222. Or you may use the link on the invoice to pay directly.
Alternatively, you can bring your payment to our Administration Office at 897 Parsons Road, Traverse City MI 49686

Site Plan Review

A site plan review and permit is required for all new construction, new developments, and any alterations to an existing site with the exception of individual single-family homes on an approved, existing lot. This review and permit covers all aspects of exterior fire protection features such as: fire apparatus access, fire lanes, water supplies, grading, and landscaping.

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New Construct or Remodel

A review and permit are required for the construction or alteration of all building use groups with the exception of one- and two-family dwellings as defined in the Michigan Building Code.

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Fire Sprinkler/Suppression System

A permit is required for the installation or modification of any automatic fire sprinkler, fire pump, standpipe, pre-engineered or engineered fire suppression system.

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Fire Alarm / Detection System Permit

A permit is required for installation of or modification to fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment.

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Special Event Plan Permit

This permit application is for special events including exhibits, craft shows, trade shows, carnivals, fairs, fireworks displays, tents, and other temporary public assembly functions.

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Solar Photovoltaic Array Permit

A construction permit is required to install or modify solar photovoltaic power systems.

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First Responder Radio BDA Permit

A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to emergency responder radio coverage systems and related equipment.

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If your business has been required to submit a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) in compliance with the International Fire Code, please follow the instructions below.   The HMIS must list all hazardous products, their quantities, how they are stored and how they are used.

How to Submit

  1. Download the Form: Access our fillable 11″ x 17″ HMIS spreadsheet below.
  2. Gather Documentation: Compile Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) for every chemical listed on your inventory.
  3. Submit via Email: Send your completed HMIS form and copies of all matching SDS sheets directly to:

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