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Building Safety in Clinton Township, MI (2026)

4 verified building safety rules for Clinton Township, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Childcare Center Rules

Clinton Township permits child care centers only in its Office/Service and Business Districts, not in residential zones. Section 1153.01(a)(22) requires state and federal law compliance, a minimum four-foot fence around outdoor play areas, and frontage on a major or secondary thoroughfare.

Clinton Township Child Care Center Zoning Rules

Some Restrictions

Clinton Township Codified Ordinances § 1153.01(a)(22)

(22) Child care centers are permitted in the OS Office/Service District, B-1 Neighborhood Business District, B-2 Community Business District, and B-3 General Business District, subject to the following conditions: A. Such centers shall comply with applicable laws of the State of Michigan or the Federal Government. B. All outdoor play areas provided shall be fenced on all sides with a minimum of...

Building Permits

Clinton Township adopts the Michigan Building Code by reference under Chapter 1420 of its Codified Ordinances, and any covered construction, alteration or repair requires a permit from the Township Building Department. The Superintendent and staff enforce the code, including Appendix G, and building without an approved permit or plan is a misdemeanor under Section 1420.05.

Clinton Township Building Permit Requirement

Some Restrictions

Clinton Township Codified Ordinances § 1420.01

Pursuant to the Michigan State Construction Code, Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972 as amended, MCLA 125.1501 et. seq. and MSA 5.2949(1) et seq., the Charter Township of Clinton adopts by reference the Michigan Building Code as published by the International Code Council as amended by the Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, Building Code as the Building Code of the Township for the control ...

Electrical Permits

Clinton Township adopts the current edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA-7) by reference under Chapter 1426 of its Codified Ordinances, and all electrical service, equipment and facilities in the Township must conform to that Code. The Building Department enforces it under Section 1426.03, with fees set by Township Board resolution under Section 1426.04.

Clinton Township Electrical Permit Requirement

Some Restrictions

Clinton Township Codified Ordinances § 1426.01

The current edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA-7), as promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association and approved by the Bureau of Construction Codes, is hereby adopted by reference, except those provisions thereof amended hereafter in this chapter. All electrical service, equipment and facilities designed, constructed, installed, altered and maintained in the Township shall...

Plumbing Permits

Clinton Township adopts the Michigan Plumbing Code Current Edition by reference under Chapter 1422 of its Codified Ordinances, and plumbing work in the Township is regulated under that adopted code. The Building Department enforces it under Section 1422.03, and permit fees, inspection charges and forfeitures are set by Township Board resolution under Section 1422.04.

Clinton Township Plumbing Permit Requirement

Some Restrictions

Clinton Township Codified Ordinances § 1422.01

Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan State Construction Code, Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, being M.C.L.A. 125.1501 et seq. and M.S.A. 5.2949(1) et seq., the Charter Township of Clinton hereby adopts by reference the Michigan Plumbing Code Current Edition, as published by the International Code Council, as amended by the Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, Plumbing Co...

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