Building Official -- Dennis Burrick
Zoning Administrator -- Marilynn J. Vargo

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Building, 14485 Northland Drive,  Big Rapids, MI 49307

(231) 592-0105
Fax (231) 592-0176
Email building@co.mecosta.mi.us

The Building and Zoning Department is authorized and directed by the State of Michigan and the County of Mecosta to enforce the provisions of the Michigan Residential Code, the Michigan Building Code and the Mecosta County Zoning Ordinance. The purpose is to provide minimum requirements to safeguard life or limb, health and public welfare.

The Building Official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in the code.

Authorized Building Department personnel shall receive applications, review construction documents and issue permits for the erection and alteration of buildings and structures, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of the code.

The Zoning Administrator shall administer the Mecosta County Zoning Ordinance. This includes issuing all zoning permits and insuring compliance with the Zoning Ordinance before issuing a building permit and maintaining records thereof.

Appropriate action may be initiated by the Zoning Administrator to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any illegal act or violation of this ordinance.

Monthly Meeting Scheduled

• Planning Commission Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.


• Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings are held the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. as needed


• Dates and times are subject to change.

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• Building & Zoning FAQs
• Mecosta County Building Fees (Residential 2009)
• Mecosta County Building Fees (Commercial 2009)

Permit Requirements:

• Building Permit Information
• Manufactured Home Built to HUD STANDARDS in a PARK
• Manufactured Home Built to HUD STANDARDS on Private Property
• Residential Building Permit Requirements
• Premanufactured State Approved Homes Permit Requirements
• Residential Accessory Building Requirements
• Residential Addition Requirements
• Commercial Requirements
• Residential Deck Requirements

Forms:

• Michigan Uniform Energy Code
• Application for Building and Zoning Clearance Permits
• Electric Permit Application
• Mechanical Permit Application
• Plumbing Permit Application
• Address Request Application
• Demolition Application/Affidavit
• Commercial Addendum
• Administrative Variance
• Agricultural Building Code Exemption
• Contractor Registration Form

Building Structure Information:

• Residential Site Plan
• Residential Site Plan Corner Lot
• Residential Deck Specifications
• General Requirements for Residential Decks
• Residential Stairways & Handrails
• Emergency Escape & Rescure Window Wells
• Residential Frame Built
• Residential Garages & Accessory Structures
• Residential Pole Barn
• Storage Buildings

Zoning Ordinance and Maps:

• Mecosta County Zoning Ordinance (Rev. November 09)
• Zoning Map
• Aetna Township
• Austin Township
• Chippewa Township
• Colfax Township
• Deerfield Township
• Fork Township
• Grant Township
• Green Township
• Hinton Township
• Martiny Township
• Millbrook Township
• Sheridan Township
• Wheatland Township