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Please refer to the Do I need a Residential Building or Compliance Permit (PDF) for a general list of projects that require a permit.
Plan reviews are preformed in the order received and progress information is provided by our CityView Portal. Check Permit Status HERE Version OptionsPermits & ApplicationsHeadline.
Reviews may take up to 15 business days to complete. You will receive an email notification of permit approval or a revision request once all required reviews are complete.
Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Permits may be applied for online using our CityView Portal.
Request for residential plot plans to be used for permit applications submittals may be emailed to: molly.ross@cantonmi.gov
Canton Township thanks you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Building & Inspection
Check Permit Status HERE.
PLEASE NOTE: Canton Township does not require an HOA Approval from local HOA's prior to issuing residential permits. It is the responsibility of the Permit Applicant and Property Owner to obtain all necessary approvals from their HOA's prior to any construction taking place.
Canton Township will not issue permit refunds for permits reviewed, issued and then cancelled due to HOA requirements. Click here for more information.
- Applying for an Accessory Structure Permit (PDF)
- Building and Inspection Fee Schedule (PDF)
- Building Permit Application (PDF)
- Building Permit Revision Application (PDF)
- Commercial Re-occupancy & Certificate of Occupancy Requirements (PDF)
- Compliance Permit Application (PDF)
- Deck Permit Application (PDF)
- Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
- Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
- Fence Permit Application (PDF)
- Grading Permit Application (PDF)
- Homeowners Application (PDF)
- Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
- Mobile Home Permit Application (PDF)
- Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
- Pool Permit Application and Information (PDF)
- RV / Storage Container and or Trash Receptacles Compliance Permit Application (PDF)
- Sign Permit Application (PDF)
- Special Event / Sidewalk Sale Permit Application and Procedures (PDF)
- Zoning Board of Appeals Application (PDF)
Planning
- Address Request Application (PDF)
- Certificate of Compliance Seasonal Sales Permit (PDF)
- Certificate of Zoning Compliance (PDF)
- Conditional Zoning Amendment Application (PDF)
- Conditional Zoning Amendment Pre-Application Meeting (PDF)
- Detention Basin Planting Guidelines (PDF)
- Future Land Use Amendment Application (PDF)
- Land Record Change Application (PDF)
- Planned Development District Review Application (PDF)
- Planning Fee Schedule (PDF)
- Property Split Combination Application (PDF)
- Request for Pre-Application Meeting for a Proposed Planned Development District (PDF)
- Site Plan Review Application and Submittal Check List (PDF)
- Special Land Use Application (PDF)
- Subdivision Ordinance and Condominium Ordinance Variance Application (PDF)
- Subdivision Plat Review Application (PDF)
- Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Application
- Tree Removal Application (PDF)
- Zoning Amendment Application (PDF)
- Zoning Board of Appeals Application (PDF)
- Zoning Confirmation Letter Request (PDF)
- Zoning Text Amendment Application (PDF)
Public Works / Engineering
- Application for Hydrant Use (PDF)
- Application for Review of Irrigation Plan (PDF)
- Application for Review of Traffic Control Plan (PDF)
- Canton's Voluntary Outdoor Water Use Restrictions (PDF)
- Engineering Review Application (PDF)
- Engineering/Public Works Fee Schedule (PDF)
- FOG Reporting of Testing and Certification Grease Trap Operation and Maintenance Template (PDF)
- French Drain (PDF)
- General Construction Requirements (Private Projects) (PDF)
- Irrigation System Permitting and Installation (PDF)
- Parking Lot Maintenance Permit Application (PDF)
- Plot Plan Checklist - Outlying Lots (PDF)
- Plot Plan Checklist - Subdivision Site Condominium Lots (PDF)
- Residential Water and Sewer Fee Request (PDF)
- Sanitary and Water Main Easement Agreements (PDF)
- Underground Excavation (PDF)
- Water and Sewer Permit Fees (PDF)
- Water Meter and MXU Installation on Well for Sewer Only Customers (PDF)
Signage Regulations
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Joseph Urbanek
Building & Inspection Services Manager
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Building & Inspection Services
Physical Address
1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
Phone: 734/394-5200
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William Serchak
Engineering Services Manager
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Engineering Services
Physical Address
1150 S Canton Center Road
Administration Building
Canton, MI 48188
Phone: 734/394-5150
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Planning Services
Physical Address
1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
Phone: 734/394-5170