Publications and Forms

The following are select Building and Inspection Services permit applications that are available on-line.  Please bring the completed application to the Building and Inspection Services Division, located on the second floor of Canton's Administration Building.

• Building and Inspection Fee Schedule (also contains Mechanical and Electrical fee schedules)
• Applying for an Accessory Structure Permit 
• Building Permit Application
• Compliance Permit Application
• Deck Permit Application 
• Demolition Permit Application
• Electrical Permit Application 
• Fence Permit Application 
• Grading Permit Application
• Homeowners Application
• Mechanical Permit Application
• Mobile Home Permit Application 
• Plumbing Permit Application
• Pool Permit Application 
• Reoccupancy Permit Application 
• RV/Storage Container and/or Trash Receptables Compliance Permit Application
• Sign Permit Application 
• Special Events Permit Application 
• Vacant property Registration and Maintenace Ordinance Compliance Permit Application 
• Zoning Board of Appeals Application

• Vacant Property Ordinance Brochure 
• Planning, Planting & Maintaining Residential Rain Gardens 
•  Detention Ponds 101
•  Detention Basin Maintenance
•  Maintaining Your Detention Basin
•  Homeowners Guide to Septic Systems
•  Sump Pump Tip Card
•  What we do, what you can do
•  West Nile Virus, Wetlands and Stormwater Ponds FAQs
•  Canton Roads
•  Solid Waste, Compost and Recycling Guidelines

• Tree Planting Partnership Program Approved Trees and Specifications 2008 
• Application for Reimbursement Voucher 2008 Residential Tree Planting Partnership Program 
• Tree Planting Partnership Program Guidelines 
• Ash Tree Care 
• Caring for Your Street Tree 
• Emerald Ash Borer, Japanese Beetle and Sirex Woodwasp Information 
• Effective ways to Control Japanese Beetles, Emerald Ash Borer and Sirex Woodwasp
• Invasive Plant Species of Michigan, A Pocket Guide 
• Seedling ID Guide for Native Prairie Plants

• Canton Street Map/Index
• Future Land Use Map
• New and Proposed Development Map
• Refuse Collection Map 
• Road Construction Map
• Sidewalk Repair Program 4-year Master Sub map (2007-2010)
• Zoning Map

The following applications need to be completely filled out and returned to Canton's Public Works Division, located on the second floor of the Administration building. For questions please call 734/394-5150.

• Application for Review of Irrigation Plan
• Application for Review of Traffic Control Plan
• Application for Hydrant Use 
• Engineering Review Application
• F.O.G. Reporting of Testing and Certification / Grease Trap Operation and Maintenance Template 
• French Drain (Please note:  A $200 service charge will be applied to all Final French Drain/ Storm Structure Connections.  Rear yard storm structures are the responsibility of the Homeowner's Association.)
• General Construction Requirements (Private Projects) 
• Irrigation System Permitting and Installation
• Mosquito Control Application
• Municipal Insurance and Bond Requirements
• Plot Plan Checklist - Outlying Lots
• Plot Plan Checklist - Subdivision / Site Condominium Lots
• Public Works Fee Schedule
• Residential Water and Sewer Fee Request
• Sanitary and Water Main Easement Agreements (must be printed on legal size paper) 
• Stormwater Maintenance Agreement
• Underground Excavation
• Water and Sewer Permit Fees
• Water Meter and MXU Installation on Well for Sewer Only Customers

The following are select on-line fill-in-able Planning-related applications. Please bring the completed application to the Planning Services Division, located on the second floor of Canton's Administration Building. Call 734/394-5170 with any questions.

• Address Request Application
• Certificate of Zoning Compliance
• Conditional Zoning Amendment Application
• Conditional Zoning Amendment Pre-Application Meeting
• Detention Basin Planting Guidelines
• Future Land Use Amendment Application
• HOA Tree Voucher Application 
• Land Record Change Application 
• Planned Development District Review Application
• Planning Fee Schedule
• Property Split/Combination Application
• Request for Pre-Application Meeting for a Proposed Planned Development District
• Request for Variance Application
• Site Plan Review Application and Submittal Check List
• Special Land Use Application
• Subdivision Plat Review Application
• 2010 Tree Program Voucher Application (Approved Tree List)
• 2010 Tree Planting Partnership Guidelines 
• Tree Removal Permit Application
• Zoning Amendment Application 
• Zoning Board of Appeals Application 
• Zoning Confirmation Letter Request 
• Zoning Text Amendment Application 

• Sidewalk Program Brochure
• Example of Notification Letter
• Sidewalk Repair Program 4-year Master Sub Map (2007-2010)
• Sidewalk Repair Program Powerpoint

The following are excerpts of Canton Sign Ordinance Regulations, to view the entire Ordinance, please visit the Municode website.

• Canton Sign Regulations: Graphics and Legibility
• Canton Sign Regulations: Ground Signs
• Canton Sign Regulations: Master Sign Plans
• Canton Sign Regulations: Multi-Tenant Signs
• Canton Sign Regulations: Wall Sign Bonus
• Canton Sign Regulations: Wall Signs

These forms illustrate construction details for all under ground utilities on both public and private projects:

• Water Main Standard Details pg.1
• Water Main Standard Details pg.2
• Storm Sewer Standard Details
• Sanitary Sewer Standard Details
• Miscellaneous Standard Details

Water Information

The following publications are designed to help keep water resources safe and clean.

• 7 Simple Steps to Clean Water
• Fertilize Sparingly and Caringly
• Practice Good Car Care
• Carefully Dispose of Hazardous Waste
• Use Earth Friendly Landscaping
• Keep Pollution Out of Storm Drains
• Clean Up After Your Pet
• 2009 Water and Sewer Rates
• Water and Sewer Permit Fee Schedule
• DEQ Cross Connection Brochure
• 2009 Water Quality Report 
• Canton's Voluntary Outdoor Water Use Restrictions