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Community Development
611 E Grand River
Howell, MI 48843
517-546-3861 fax 517-546-6030
M-F 8 am to 5 pm
Lawn Mowing -
Section 622.02 - Vegetation - states that no owner, lessee or occupant or any agent shall permit or maintain on any such lot any growth of weeds, grass or other rank vegetation to a greater height than eight inches on an average. If you believe that someone is in violation of this, please contact our office.
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The Community Development Department facilitates and promotes high quality growth and development in the City. Department staff is charged with maintaining high professional standards, quick response times, and customer friendly service.
The Department is responsible for coordinating long range planning, current planning and zoning, code enforcement, building inspection, economic development, neighborhood development, brownfield redevelopment.
The department provides support to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and the City Manager.
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Rental Registration Forms and Applications
Building Department
In accordance with Public Act 230 of 1972, State of Michigan Construction Code Act, the City of Howell Community Development Department is charged with the administration and enforcement of the Michigan Building Code.
The building official shall receive applications, review construction documents and issue permits for the erection, alteration, demolition and moving of buildings and structures. The Howell Building Department also inspects the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of the code.
General building permits include roofing, decks, fencing, new construction, renovations/additions, demolitions and signs.
You can find an array of building guidelines located under Downloads/Information and Brochures/Building Guidelines.
Pool Information
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of ordinances that have been adopted to protect the public and assist in maintaining the quality of life in Howell. Ordinances include litter, zoning, signs, junk vehicles, nuisances, and noxious weeds.
Lawn Mowing -
Section 622.02 - Vegetation - states that no owner, lessee or occupant or any agent shall permit or maintain on any such lot any growth of weeds, grass or other rank vegetation to a greater height than eight inches on an average. If you believe that someone is in violation of this, please contact our office.
Code Enforcment Complaint Form (please email to enforcement@ci.howell.mi.us)
Planning and Zoning
Planning and zoning for the city is conducted by the community development department. This division oversees the administration of the Zoning/Code of Ordinance, the implementation of the City's Master Plan, site plan review, rezonings, special land uses and variances.
City of Howell Zoning Map
For questions or concerns, please email: planning@cityofhowell.org
Planning Commission Meeting dates:
All meetings 3rd Wednesday of every month
7 p.m. - City Council Chambers
2012 Meeting Dates
January 18, 2012
February 15, 2012
March 21, 2012
April 18, 2012
May 16, 2012
June 20, 2012
July 18, 2012
August 15, 2012
September 19, 2012
October 17, 2012
November 14, 2012
December 19, 2012
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PLANNING COMMISSION
#12-011 Special Land Use - 118 W Highland Little Caesars - INFORMATION
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Downtown Development and Main Street Program www.downtownhowell.org
122 State Street, Howell Michigan 48843 517-545-4240
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