Building, Planning & Zoning
The Village Manager is the Zoning Administrator for the Village. The first thing that needs to happen at the start of any development in the Village is to reach out to Village staff early on. The Village tries to take a proactive approach to development, and we have resources that can help you!
VILLAGE MAPS
Not sure if your property is in the Historic District or DDA District? Is your property zoned light industrial or residential? The following maps will help you understand where you're at!
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ZONING PERMITS
ZONING ORDINANCE
A zoning permit is required for all new construction and changes in use, new driveways, retaining walls, or hard surface walkways on property within the village limits. The zoning permit needs to be completed and forwarded to the Zoning Administrator. The Village of Calumet Zoning Ordinance specifies uses allowed for property within the Village as well as regulating lot size, structure placement, bulk (or density) and the height of structures. Building improvements often require inspection and permits from the Village of Calumet and the Houghton County Building Department. Remember that Calumet Village has zoning in place so you should not just rely on the County Building Department.
Megan Haselden
Village Manager / Zoning Administrator
Village of Calumet
340 6th Street
Calumet, MI 49913
Office: 906-337-1713
Fax: 906-475-4970
Email: [email protected]
There is no fee associated with a Zoning Permit.
Common needs for a permit:
A zoning permit is required for all new construction and changes in use, new driveways, retaining walls, or hard surface walkways on property within the village limits. The zoning permit needs to be completed and forwarded to the Zoning Administrator. The Village of Calumet Zoning Ordinance specifies uses allowed for property within the Village as well as regulating lot size, structure placement, bulk (or density) and the height of structures. Building improvements often require inspection and permits from the Village of Calumet and the Houghton County Building Department. Remember that Calumet Village has zoning in place so you should not just rely on the County Building Department.
Megan Haselden
Village Manager / Zoning Administrator
Village of Calumet
340 6th Street
Calumet, MI 49913
Office: 906-337-1713
Fax: 906-475-4970
Email: [email protected]
There is no fee associated with a Zoning Permit.
Common needs for a permit:
- New Construction, including additions and garages: requires a permit from the Village first and then the County. Review the Zoning Ordinance for guidelines.
- Fencing, new construction or replacement: requires a permit from the Village and has specific guidelines outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. The maximum height for a fence in the residential district is 4 feet in the front yard, 6 feet in the side and rear yards. The business district may have a fence up to 6 feet in the side and rear yard only. See Ordinance No. 160.
- Sidewalk construction and repairs: sidewalk repairs and maintenance are the responsibility of the property owner and require a permit from the village. See Ordinance No. 126.
- Signs require a permit from the village building department and if in the historic district, requires a Certificate of Appropriateness. See Ordinance No. 160.
- Exterior renovations within the historic district require additional permitting, see below.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
Work on the exterior of properties within the Historic District also require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District Commission.
Work on the exterior of properties within the Historic District also require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District Commission.
STATE REQUIREMENTS
Listed below are the most commonly required permits and licenses needed to do business or redevelop a property in Calumet. However, to run your business in the State of Michigan you must register to pay taxes and review licensing requirements.
Listed below are the most commonly required permits and licenses needed to do business or redevelop a property in Calumet. However, to run your business in the State of Michigan you must register to pay taxes and review licensing requirements.
FOOD RELATED
If you have a business related to producing or preparing food please contact the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department for appropriate licensing information.
If you have a business related to producing or preparing food please contact the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department for appropriate licensing information.
PLANNING & DEMOGRAPHICS
VILLAGE PLANNING
The Village of Calumet adopted a Master Plan in July, 2018. This plan is a guide for the future direction of the municipality.
The Village of Calumet adopted a Master Plan in July, 2018. This plan is a guide for the future direction of the municipality.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Business owners need to understand their market. The Village of Calumet has two documents that can help increase knowledge about the residents of Calumet and the surrounding service area.
Business owners need to understand their market. The Village of Calumet has two documents that can help increase knowledge about the residents of Calumet and the surrounding service area.
