106 E. Huron Avenue Suite B
Rogers City, MI 49779
P: 989.734.2915
F: 989.734.8195
E: pibuild@picounty.org
Hours of Operation: M-F 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Building and Zoning Official: Rob Ransom
Clerk: Kathy Wisniewski
General Summary
Under the general supervision of the County Board of Commissioners, the Building and Zoning Department administers and enforces the State of Michigan Construction Code, Michigan Residential Code, Michigan Building Code, and the Presque Isle County Zoning Ordinances to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The department reviews and approves applications and issues permits for construction, repairs, remodeling, additions, and the relocation of new or existing structures throughout the county. It also conducts onsite inspections to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and county ordinances. When violations are identified, the Building and Zoning Department is responsible for initiating corrective action and ensuring compliance.
Building & Zoning Online Applications & Service Center
Submit your permits quickly and easily through our new BSA online portal.
The Building and Zoning Department is excited to offer faster, more convenient, and more secure online services — you can now submit permit applications, upload required documents, make payments, and request inspections all in one place. This upgrade is part of our ongoing effort to modernize services, reduce processing delays, and make it easier to complete your permit‑related tasks anytime, from anywhere.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Kathy Wisniewski via email at pibuild@picounty.org or by calling at 989.734.2915.
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS
Changes to the Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes took effect on March 12, 2024. For any questions, call Presque Isle County at 989.734.2915 or contact the following:
2023 Electrical Rules bccelec@michigan.gov
2021 Plumbing Rules bccplbg@michigan.gov
2021 Mechanical Rules bccmech@michigan.gov
Fees
Commercial & Residential Building Permit Fees
Soil Erosion Fee Schedule
Annual Short-Term Rental Application
Forms & Documents
Article XIV Schedule of Regulations
Updated: Building Permit Application (printable only)
New: Building and Zoning Department Policies and Procedures
Complaint Form
Construction Permit Requirements
Electrical Permit
Fax Cover Sheet
Garage Plan Examination
Inspection Schedule
Mechanical Permit Application
Michigan Construction Code Plan
Pole Barn Specs and Application
Plumbing Permit Application
Updated: Soil Erosion Application & Site Map
Zoning Permit
Ordinances
Address Ordinance
Animal Control
Building Code
Hazardous Materials
High Transport Corridor Zoning Ordinance
Municipal Civil Infraction
Off-Road Vehicle
Planning Commission Ordinance
Zoning Map
Zoning Ordinance