Wayne Oosterink, Building Official
The Township Building Official is in charge of administering and enforcing the Michigan Building Codes. The Building Official reviews plans, issues permits and inspects and maintains records on all construction projects in the Township.
The Township Building Official’s office is located at the Township Offices, and be reached by called (616) 399-6121 or by email wayne@portsheldontwp.org.
Building Permits
The following information is required to be submitted to the Township before a building permit can be issued. If you have questions, contact the Township Building Inspector at (616) 399-6121.
- Water Approval and Sewage Disposal System. Ottawa County Environmental Health Department issues these permits. They may be contacted at (616) 393-5645.
- Proof of Ownership. If not already in township records, a legal document will be required for a recent transfer of ownership.
- Site Plan. Location of building and sewage system on property (per ordinance set backs for front, side & rear yards). Show existing and proposed buildings on the property along with measurements between buildings and the distance from the proposed structure to all property lines.
- Building Plans. Two sets of plans must be submitted to the Township (1 will be returned with the building permit). The plans must contain floor plans, elevations and a typical wall section that must show all building materials planned, and size and spacing of each.
Click here for a building permit application form
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
Electrical (new homes) [application]
Without temporary $135 (3 inspections, service, rough, final)
With temporary $180 (4 inspections)
Mechanical (new homes) [application]
Furnace only $90 (2 inspections)
Fireplace $90 (2 inspections) for each fireplace
Additional inspections (underground, radiant heat, etc.) $45 each
Furnace replacements typically require 1 inspection ($45)
Plumbing (new homes) [application]
Without underground $90 (2 inspections)
With underground $135 (3 inspections)
New homes in “The Corners” and “Tradewinds” require 4 plumbing inspections ($180)
Remodeling Job
This covers any other work – new electrical service, etc.) permit fees are $45 per inspection.
The Township will send a bill at $45 per inspection for any inspections not covered by the original permit fee (such as re-inspections). This means if at the time the Township receives the final inspection report and there have been more inspections completed that what was paid for, you will be billed.
Permit applications must be filled out completely, with the work to be done itemized. Permit fees are based only on the number of inspections necessary, not the itemized work. Be to sign the application and return the entire form to the Township Hall. If approved, the white copy will be returned to you as a permit with a permit number and the phone number of the Township Building Inspector