Lawton, MI · Van Buren County
Building Permit & Plans Examination Application
Property owners, lessees, or authorized agents use this application to request a building permit and plans examination for residential or commercial projects.
What this form is
This application requests a building permit and plans examination for new construction, alterations, additions, roofing, demolition, and other listed projects. It asks for project details, owner and contractor information, proposed building use, construction characteristics, and applicant certification and signature. The form states that completion is mandatory to obtain a permit and that permits expire 180 days after issuance.
Who needs it
Property owners, lessees, or their authorized agents need this application for a residential or commercial building project.
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 certifies the information and agrees to cooperate with inspections.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Building Permit & Plans Examination Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the project, owner, contractor, building, and applicant information requested on the form.
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Sign and Date
Sign and date the applicant certification.
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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
- What is the Building Permit & Plans Examination Application for?
- It is used to apply for a building permit and plans examination for residential or commercial building projects, including new construction, alterations, additions, and demolition.
- Who completes the application?
- The applicant may be the owner, lessee, or an authorized agent. The form asks for project, owner, contractor, building, and applicant information.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit & Plans Examination Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information and agrees to cooperate with inspections.
- How do I submit the Building Permit & Plans Examination Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.