The City of DeWitt contracts with DeWitt Township for providing building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspections for construction in the City.
To call for an Inspection: 517-277-0700
Permit Inquiries/Contractor Questions: 517-668-0278
Construction Codes In Effect In The City of DeWitt:
BUILDING PERMITS
BUILDING FEES
TEAR-OFF/RE-ROOF SIDING/WINDOW PERMITS
NEW CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION PACKET
DECK APPLICATION PACKET
INTERIOR REMODEL APPLICATION PACKET
ADDITION APPLICATION PACKET
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE APPLICATION PACKET (Over 200 sq. ft.)
RIGHT OF WAY
SEWER
ZONING
ZONING APPROVAL FOR SIGN INSTALLATION
TRADE PERMITS:
COMMERCIAL MECHANICAL PERMIT & FEES
ELECTRICAL PERMIT & FEES
PLUMBING PERMIT & FEES
MECHANICAL RESIDENTIAL PERMIT & FEES
Building and/or Trade Permits are required for the following:
Swimming Pools & Fences Any pool over 24 inches in depth requires a barrier. A barrier is defined as a fence, wall, building wall, or combination thereof which completely surrounds the pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool.
If the barrier is a fence: A fence shall be 48 inches above grade. Maximum vertical clearance between grade and bottom of the fence shall be 2 inches. Openings in the fence shall not be climbable. Only vertical members or chain link mesh shall be 2.25 inches unless slats are woven into the chain link. The fence shall have a self-latching or self-closing gate with the release mechanism being 54 inches from the bottom of the gate or in the alternative, be placed on the pool side of the gate-3 inches from the top.