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Zoning and Land Use in Birmingham, MI

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The job

What zoning and land use usually includes

  • Review of the zoning ordinance, map and property history
  • An assessment of approvals needed and likely hurdles
  • Preparation of applications, variance requests or appeals
  • Coordination with architects, engineers and surveyors
  • Meetings with planning staff and neighbors
  • Representation at planning commission and zoning board hearings
  • A written fee agreement
Price

What drives the cost of zoning and land use in Birmingham

  • Fee structure: hourly is common, with flat fees for defined applications
  • Type of approval: variance, special land use, site plan or rezoning
  • Neighborhood opposition and number of hearings
  • Size and complexity of the project
  • Need for experts such as planners or engineers
  • Municipal application fees, separate from attorney fees
  • The age of the home: the typical Birmingham home was built around 1960, so older materials, lead-safe rules and hidden damage can add time

Before you hire in Birmingham

Lead-safe work rules apply to most homes

The typical home in Birmingham was built around 1960. Painting, window, siding and remodeling work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must follow the EPA lead-safe (RRP) rule. Ask any contractor for their RRP certification before work starts.

Older plumbing and sewer lines

50% of homes here were built before 1960, when cast iron drains, clay sewer laterals and galvanized supply pipe were standard. A sewer camera inspection before buying or remodeling is cheap insurance.

Permits: check with the Birmingham building department before work starts.

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How to compare zoning and land use quotes

  • Ask how often the attorney appears before your community's boards.
  • Ask for a realistic view of the approval path and timeline.
  • Ask for a written budget by stage.
  • Ask how they coordinate with your architect or engineer.
  • Verify good standing in the State Bar of Michigan member directory.

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Zoning and Land Use in Birmingham: FAQ

A variance is permission to depart from a specific requirement of the zoning ordinance, such as a setback, when the rules create a practical difficulty. The local zoning board of appeals decides.
The Detroit Board of Zoning Appeals hears appeals of administrative decisions and requests for variances.
Not always. Simple requests are often handled by owners. Attorneys help with contested, complex or high value projects.
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It depends on the scope. Ask the Birmingham building department, and expect a licensed contractor to pull any permit the job needs.

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