Saranac, MI · Ionia County
Zoning Permit Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request Village of Saranac approval for construction, excavation, or regulated property use.
What this form is
The Village of Saranac requires this application to be completed and approved by the Zoning Administrator before construction, excavation, or a use regulated by the zoning ordinance begins. It asks for applicant, property owner, and contractor details; project type and dimensions; parcel and zoning information; setbacks; and a site plan showing proposed and existing structures and distances.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents planning construction, excavation, or a use regulated by the Saranac Village Zoning Ordinance need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer also completes the affidavit, and the form requests a site plan attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Village of Saranac Zoning Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant and property details, proposed construction, dimensions, setbacks, zoning district, and parcel number.
- 3
Prepare The Site Plan
Draw a site plan on page 3 or separate paper, including the locations of structures and the distances requested on the form.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The signer completes the affidavit, and a site plan is requested as an attachment.
- How do I submit the Zoning Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- When must I get approval?
- The form says the application must be completed in full and approved by the Zoning Administrator before beginning construction, excavation, or a regulated use.
- What should I include with the application?
- Draw a site plan on page 3 or on separate paper. Show proposed and existing structures and distances to lot lines, road right of way, easements, and shorelines.