Berrien County, MI · Berrien County
Application for Encroachment in County Drain Easement
This application requests permission to encroach within a county drain easement and is completed by the applicant or the owner’s authorized agent.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Berrien County · Berrien County, Berrien County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- berriencounty.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
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- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this application to request permission to encroach within a county drain easement. It asks for property, drain, applicant, and contact information, plus a description of the proposed encroachment. The application must include a parcel legal description, the owners’ exact names, and site plans showing the drain, easement, and proposed work; the plans must meet the requirements stated on the form.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking permission to encroach within a Berrien County drain easement, including owners or their authorized agents, need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Berrien County Drain Commissioner at Berrien County Administration Center, 701 Main Street, St Joseph, MI 49085. The form lists a $300 application fee; the deposit is determined by the Drain Commissioner, and additional costs may apply.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant or owner signs to confirm authority to perform the work or act as the owner’s authorized agent.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the application for encroachment in a county drain easement.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the property, drain, proposed encroachment, applicant, and contact information requested.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the parcel legal description, exact owner names, and required site plans.
- 4
Submit to the County
Send the application and attachments to the Berrien County Drain Commissioner at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this encroachment application?
- No. The form provides a signature and date line but no notary block. The applicant or owner signs to confirm authority to perform the work or act as the owner’s authorized agent.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Include a parcel legal description, the exact names of the owners, and site plans showing the drain, drain easement, and proposed encroachment. Plans must meet the details and professional engineer requirements on the form.
- How do I submit the encroachment application?
- Submit it to the Berrien County Drain Commissioner at Berrien County Administration Center, 701 Main Street, St Joseph, MI 49085. The form lists a $300 application fee.