In Scio Township, any improvements to your home that require a building permit from the  Washtenaw County Building Department also require a zoning compliance permit from the Township.  This includes accessory structures (sheds, garages, barns, swimming pools); decks and patios; roof- and ground-mounted solar installations; building additions and interior renovations; and generator installation.  Zoning compliance approval is also required for home occupations and in-home daycare uses. 

Zoning compliance approval is required PRIOR to submitting a building permit application with the Washtenaw County Building Department.

Information to apply for a zoning compliance permit is provided in the links below.  Zoning compliance applications are reviewed internally and are typically completed within 7-10 business days.

Zoning Compliance Process

 Zoning Compliance Application

 Property Owner Authorization

 Section 36-31, Certificates of Zoning Compliance

If your project does not meet required setbacks or other dimensional requirements outlined in the Zoning Ordinance, you may need to consider applying for a variance.  Information regarding variance applications is provided below and can also be found on the sub-page Zoning Board of Appeals and Zoning Variance Information.

 Variance Process

 Variance Application

 Variance Supplemental Information

 Property Owner Authorization

 Chapter 36, Article XIV, Zoning Board of Appeals

Land divisions/combinations and boundary adjustment information is provided in the links below.

 Land Division/Combination Process

 Land Division Application

 Chapter 20, Land Divisions and Subdivisions - Scio Codified Ordinances

 State of Michigan Land Division Act