Permits.
Ann Arbor City Code § 8:518
in effect8:518. - Permits.
Provisions contained elsewhere in the Ann Arbor City Code for obtaining permits and use of licensed contractors shall apply to work undertaken to bring dwellings into compliance with this chapter. In addition, the following provisions shall apply, and in case of conflict with other chapters of this Code, shall be controlling:
(1) Submission of plans. Before construction or alteration of a building or structure, or conversion of a building for use as a dwelling is commenced, and before a permit may be issued, the owner, his/her agent, architect or engineer, shall submit plans and an application for permit to the Building Official. The application shall be on forms provided by the department. The application shall be accompanied by 2 copies of plans and specifications or a detailed statement of the work to be performed. Where applicable a plot plan shall be included. The specifications, plans and statements shall be filed with the Building Official and be public record, but no specifications, plans or statement shall be removed from the custody of the Building Official.
(2) Examination of plans and conditions for issuance of permit. The Building Official shall cause such plans and specifications to be examined. If the plans and specifications conform to the provisions of this Code, the Building Official shall issue a permit therefore. The Building Official may approve changes in plans and specifications previously approved, if the plans and specifications when so changed are in conformity with this Code. The construction, alteration or conversion of a dwelling, building or structure, or any part thereof shall not be commenced until a permit is issued. A permit shall not be issued and no plan approved for any work which does not conform to the provisions of this Code or approved variances. The construction, alteration, or conversion of a dwelling, building or structure shall be in accordance with the approved specifications and plans.
(3) Termination of permit. A permit or approval issued by the Building Official shall become invalid if the authorized work is not commenced within 6 months after issuance. The Building Official may revoke or cancel a permit or approval in case of neglect or failure to comply with any provisions of this Code or in case any false statement or representation is made in the specification, plans or statements submitted for such permit or approval.
(Ord. No. 66-87, § 1, 12-21-87)
Source: City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mi/ann_arbor/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITVIIIBURE_CH105HOCO_8_518PEFetched: 11/8/2026