Gratiot County, MI · Gratiot County
Application to Install Culvert, Bridge, or Structure in a County Drain Easement
Property owners or their agents use this application to request permission to install a culvert, bridge, or other structure in a county drain easement.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Gratiot County · Gratiot County, Gratiot County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- gratiotmi.com
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What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for utility work or a culvert, bridge, or other structure in a county drain or drain easement. It asks for applicant, property, drain, and project details; applicants must include a parcel legal description, owners’ exact names, and site plans showing the drain, easement, and proposed work. Plans require Drain Commissioner approval.
Who needs it
An owner or authorized agent planning work in a county drain or county drain easement should complete this application and provide the required plans.
How to submit it
Send the application to the Gratiot County Drain Commissioner, 904 E. Center St., Ithaca, MI 48847. The document lists a $5.00 application fee per location and says additional administration, inspection, engineering, or legal costs may be required.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the County Drain Easement Structure Application.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant and contact details, property and drain information, and a description of the proposed project.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the parcel legal description, owners’ exact names, and site plans showing the drain, easement, and proposed work.
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Submit to the County
Send the application and attachments to the Gratiot County Drain Commissioner at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the County Drain Easement Structure Application for?
- It requests a permit to install a culvert, bridge, or other structure in a county drain or drain easement.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include a parcel legal description, the owners’ exact names, and site plans showing the drain, drain easement, and proposed work. The plans must meet the requirements stated on the form.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the County Drain Easement Structure Application?
- Send it to the Gratiot County Drain Commissioner at 904 E. Center St., Ithaca, MI 48847. The form lists a $5.00 fee per location and possible additional costs.