AURELIUS TOWNSHIP
1939 S. Aurelius Road . Mason, Michigan 48854-9729
(517) 628-2093 . Fax (517) 628-3989 . www.aureliustwp.org
PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED TO SECURE A BUILDING PERMIT:
Step 1. Apply for and secure a SATISFACTORY PERK TEST and SANITARY/WELL LAYOUT from the
Ingham County Health Department, 5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48910, phone (517) 887-4312
Apply for and secure an approved DRIVEWAY PERMIT and a CULVERT PERMIT from the Ingham County Road Commission, 301 Bush Street, Mason, MI 48854, phone (517) 676-9722
Apply for and secure a SOIL EROSION PERMIT from the Ingham County Drain Commission, 707 Buhl Avenue, Mason, MI 48854, phone (517) 676-8395
Obtain a HOUSE NUMBER. Permit will not be issued until you have a house number.
Step 2. Obtain site approval. STAKE OUT THE BUILDING ON THE LOT and FURNISH A COPY OF THE SITE
PLAN to the Aurelius Township Office, 1939 S. Aurelius Road, Mason, MI, and CALL FOR A SITE INSPECTION, phone (517) 628-2093. SITE ADDRESS and LOT NUMBER (if applicable) shall be posted on a wood board, 24" x 24," at the front edge of the site before site inspection can be completed.
Step 3. Present the following to the township office:
1. A copy of the legal description of the lot and proof of purchase of land
2. A set of building plans for approval
3. A culvert permit and receipt for payment from Ingham County Road Commission
4. A health permit from the Health Department
5. Final approval from the Health Department for septic & well
6. Copy of the builder's license
Print out and complete the following forms:
APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION AND BUILDING PERMIT
APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION AND BUILDING PERMIT PAGE 2
SITE OR PLOT PLAN
PROPERTY LINE VERIFICATION FORM
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION ADDENDUM
BUILDING INFORMATION AND ASSESSING WORKSHEET PAGE 1
BUILDING INFORMATION AND ASSESSING WORKSHEET PAGE 2
Print out and read the following documents. You are responsible for knowing the information contained in them.
INGHAM COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION - Resolution #079-04
AURELIUS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 39.04
SECTION R310 - EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENINGS
LOT AND DWELLING STANDARDS
SECTION R309 - GARAGES AND CARPORTS
SECTION 1009 STAIRWAYS - RAMPS
FIRE WARNING SYSTEM
Step 4. When all the above have been satisfactorily completed, a building permit may be secured at the Aurelius Township Hall, 1939 S. Aurelius Road, Mason, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Charges will be made as follows:
$.20 per square foot as determined by the building inspector
($100 minimum fee)
Garage attached or detached $150
Barn $150
Step 5. A permit, which is also your receipt, will be issued and be prominently displayed at the site for the use of the building inspector. All inspections shall be strictly enforced.
Plan and building inspection: Randy Mastin and Milan Rakich, contact township office 628-2093
Mechanical inspection: Dan Plyler, contact township office 628-2093
Electrical inspection: Jeff Fosburg, contact township office 628-2093
Plumbing inspection: Steven Gilreath, contact township office 628-2093
A $50 FEE WILL BE CHARGED IF YOU ASK FOR AN INSPECTION AND YOU ARE NOT READY!
If you have questions about filling out any forms or completing the process, call Tracey at 628-2093 or email traceyf@aureliustwp.org.