Development Center

Below, you will find an interactive report regarding a Development Center customer service survey we recently conducted.

You can also access the Economic Development Project Team's January 9th meeting discussing the below data on the City's YouTube channel below.

Download the PDF version of the Development Center Customer Service Survey Results here.

Economic Development Project Team Meeting on YouTube

We are currently working on a user guide that will assist residents with the development process and outline the necessary applications to ensure work is being completed properly and according to Code and the City's Zoning Ordinance.

The Planning department guides public and private development projects. Planning administers related City ordinances.

Planning

Official documentation verifying the work you are doing is up to code. Permits are needed for any new construction, modifications, and system changes (i.e. mechanical, plumbing, electrical).

Permits

Schedule an inspection of building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work.

Inspections

To file a complaint regarding property maintenance or zoning, click the button below and navigate to the Property Maintenance Complaints section. This does not include building enforcement.

Enforcement

Click the button below if you'd like to register a State of Michigan license with the City and for a list of registration and examination options.

Register Here

Click the button below if you're looking for maps, reports, and other data related to the Development Center.

Reports/Maps

We have a variety of guides and resources available to assist you with your next project. Each guide contains information on related code requirements, permitting needs, and application information.

Plan Review Forms

• Energy Code Worksheet in English
• Energy Code Worksheet in Spanish
• Plan Review Attachment
• Building Plan Review Transmittal Form in English
• Building Plan Review Transmittal Form in Spanish

Guides & Handouts

• Residential Deck Guide
• Residential Garage Guide
• ePlan Room Guide
• Roof Assemblies Handout in English
• Roof Assemblies Handout in Spanish
• Basement Finish Guide
• Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs Guide
• Demolition Information Packet
• Create a Citizen Access Account

Planning and Permits for Commercial Projects

• Planning and Permits for Commercial Renovation Projects
• Planning and Permits for Commercial Building Development
• Planning and Permits for Commercial Interior Fit-out or Remodel Projects
• Planning and Permits for Parking Lots and Other Site Work

Planning and Permits for Home Projects

• Planning and Permits for Home Renovation Projects

Checklists

• Commercial Building Final Inspection Checklist
• Commercial Building Plan Review Checklist
• Electrical Plan Checklist
• Mechanical Plan Checklist
• Plumbing Plan Checklist
• LUDS Landscape Plan Checklist in English
• LUDS Landscape Plan Checklist in Spanish
• LUDS SESC Plan Checklist in English
• LUDS SESC Plan Checklist in Spanish
• LUDS Site Plan Checklist in English
• LUDS Site Plan Checklist in Spanish
• LUDS Stormwater Drainage (Utility) Plan Checklist in English
• LUDS Stormwater Drainage (Utility) Plan Checklist in Spanish

Click the button below if you're looking for online tools related to building and planning projects in the City of Grand Rapids.

Tools