Planning & Zoning Permits, Applications, & Forms

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A Zoning Permit Application is required for:

• Fences 3.5 - 6 feet tall
• Sheds 100 - 200 square feet
  
  • Homeowners are allowed to have one (1) shed under 100 square feet without a zoning permit. The shed must meet accessory structure requirements and conditions. For more information, please visit Section 2103 of the Zoning Ordinance.
• Exterior concrete/asphalt
• Driveways
  • Please contact the Washtenaw County Road Commission (most roads in Ypsilanti Township), Michigan Department of Transportation (Ecorse Road, East Michigan Avenue, I-94, Washtenaw Avenue, and West Michigan south of I-94), or Wayne County Road Commission (sections of Rawsonville Road) regarding driveway approaches for separate permit. To determine which jurisdiction the road is, please visit the Washtenaw County Road Commission Map.
• Change of use of space
  An example of this would be changing a residence into an office, daycare, or assembly use. In this example there are some obvious differences in the possible dangers or liabilities that might take place that would be different from a residential use. Zoning would have to permit for the change in use. A new Certificate of Occupancy is required for any change of use. Inspectors of all trades must conduct inspections in compliance with current code for the new intended use before Certificate of Occupancy could be issued.

Please include the following with your zoning permit:

• The application is filled out in its entirety and includes the signature of the applicant and, if different than the applicant, the property owner.
• If work will be completed by the homeowner, a Homeowner Affidavit form is required along with the permit application. It is recommended that if a homeowner has a contractor doing the work, the contractor pulls the permit. This is a safeguard for the homeowner.
• Fees: Fee Schedule
• Plot plan or lot survey showing the following:
  
  

  The plot plan may be hand drawn, but must be to scale (i.e. one (1) inch equals twenty (20) feet). Certified property survey or mortgage survey are acceptable. The plot plan must include the following items:

  • All property lines and dimensions
  • Existing structures/fences/driveways and dimensions
  • Proposed structures/fences/driveways and dimensions
  • Easements and dimensions, if applicable

In addition to providing the items listed for your zoning permit, please include the following with your fence application:

• Smooth side of fence must face out – unless shadow box fence
• Height of fence
• Fence material and type of fence
• Detailed sketch of fence (to scale).
• Yes or no box checked on question “Will the fence be installed on property line?”
  • If yes, a certified property survey OR written, notarized consent form from adjacent neighbors.

In addition to providing the items listed for your zoning permit, please include the following with your driveway/exterior surface application:

• The material of the proposed surface

In addition to providing the items listed for your zoning permit, please include the following with your shed application (100 to 200 square feet):

• Dimensions of shed
• Square footage of shed
• Distances between shed and all buildings on the parcel
• Distances from each wall of the shed to the nearest property line
• Materials to be stored in shed

Other Permits, Applications, & Forms:

Class A Nonconforming Application
This application is to have a property classified as a Class A designation.

Collection Box Permit Application
This permit application is required for all collection boxes in Ypsilanti Township. 

Approved collection boxes:
315 S. Ford Blvd - Zaman International #0501
1701 E. Michigan Ave - Midwest Recycling #0508
1816 Whittaker Rd - Planet Aid #0517 (Temporarily removed)
2040 Whittaker Rd - Planet Aid #0518 (Temporarily removed)
2900 Washtenaw Ave - Planet Aid #0502
10131 Textile - Golden Recyclers #0519
1526 Holmes - Golden Recyclers #0506 and #0507
2299 Ellsworth - American Textile Recycling Services #0515 and #0516

Group Daycare Special Land Use/Use Subject to Special Conditions Application
This application is to apply for a group daycare special land use/use subject to special conditions.

Junk Yard Permit Application
This permit application is required for all junk yards in Ypsilanti Township.

Private Road Application
This application is to build a private road.

Rezoning, Conditional Rezoning, Ordinance Text Amendments, Master Plan Future Land Use Amendments Application
This application is to apply for a rezoning or conditional rezoning, to propose an ordinance text or master plan future land use amendment.

Smoking Lounge License Application
This application is required for all smoking lounges in Ypsilanti Township.

Special Land Use/Use Subject to Special Conditions Application
This application is to apply for a special land use/use subject to special conditions.

Zoning Verification Letter Application
This application is to request a zoning verification letter for a property.

Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application is to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Ordinance Permits, Applications, & Forms

Multi-Family Rental Registration

Rental Housing Certification

There are several requirements that affect owners, landlords, and agents of single family homes, duplex homes, and multiple family units that are rented or available for rent in Ypsilanti Township.

Vacant Building Certification

Single family homes, duplex homes, and multiple family units that are unoccupied for more than thirty (30) days must be registered, inspected, and certified by the Office of Community Standards.