Planning Commission – Master Plan Update Public Notice
Posted: November 28th, 2022
The Oceana County Planning Commission has begun to process of updating the Oceana County Master Plan and invites Oceana
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Permit applications will not be accepted after 3:30 PM and we don’t accept faxed applications.
MANDATORY on all permit applications are the site address, property/parcel ID number, and driving directions. A lack of these will result in the application being returned.
The Oceana County Building Department issues building permits for residential and commercial structures within the county.
Please find our building permit application and other important documents and resources below.
Current Codes
| Code | Effective Date |
| 2015 Michigan Residential Building | February 8, 2016 |
| 2015 Michigan Building | April 20, 2017 |
| 2015 Michigan Plumbing | April 20, 2017 |
| 2015 Michigan Mechanical | April 12, 2017 |
| 2014 Michigan Electrical (NEC and Part 8 Rules) | June 18, 2015 |
| 2015 International Fuel Gas | April 12, 2017 |
Permit Application Expiration
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
Permit Cancellation
An issued permit will be cancelled when no inspection is requested and conducted within 180 days of the date of issuance or the date of a previous inspection. Two individual (no fee) extensions can be granted when requested in writing. Once the extensions are used, a paid renewal will be required. Cancelled permits can’t be refunded or reinstated.
Newfield, Otto, and Grant Townships
- Contact Duane Cruzan at (231) 224-3960 for Newfield and Otto township permits.
- Contact Ron DeBrot at (231) 893-6336 for Grant Township building permits. The County issues electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits for Grant Township.
Important Documents
Contact Building Department
Staff
Randy Miller
Building Inspector
(231) 742-0118
Randy Neuman
Electrical Inspector
(231) 301-0025
Rich Story
Plumbing / Mechanical Inspector
(231) 329-3995
Brooke Sylvester
Coordinator
Connie Van Huis
Permit Technician
County Services Building
844 S. Griswold Street
Suite 200
Hart, MI 49420
Phone: (231) 873-5355
Fax: (231) 873-7674 not for application submittal
Hours
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Inspectors Office Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for Lunch