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Village of Michiana, MI
Berrien County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Michiana as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Contractors registration — See Ch. 146.
Property maintenance — See Ch. 247.
[Adopted by Ord. No. 1990-023 (Section 10.000 of the 2001 Code)]
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 8a(5) of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act [Act 230, P.A. 1972, MCLA § 125.1508a(5)], the State of Michigan Construction Code, as adopted by the Bureau of Construction Codes of the State of Michigan, is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the Village of Michiana, subject to the modifications contained in this article and the provisions of Act 230 of P.A. 1972, as amended from time to time.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
Section 114.3.1, Fee Schedule, of the 1987 Edition of the BOCA National Building Code and all other portions of said code as they shall pertain to permit fees are hereby deleted. In their place, the Village Council shall, from time to time, adopt, amend and modify permit fees schedules by resolution of the Village Council.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The current fee schedule is on file in the Village offices.
B. 
Section 117.4, Violation penalties. Any person who shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the Building Inspector or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $200 the first day, $500 for each succeeding day or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
A. 
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 8b of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act (Act 230, P.A. 1972, MCLA § 125.1508b), as amended from time to time, the Building Inspector of the Village of Michiana shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of said Act, including all inspections required thereunder (Building Code).[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
Pursuant to the State Construction Code Act (Act 230 of P.A. 1972, Compiled Laws 1948, § 125.1501 et seq., as amended), all permits shall be issued within 10 days of date of application, provided the Building Inspector determines said application conforms to all ordinances and laws of the Village of Michiana, including building codes and zoning regulations; the laws of the State of Michigan, including the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act, Sand Dune Protection Act and High Risk Erosion Act; and the laws and regulations of the United States of America.
[Adopted 12-8-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-04[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided that it shall be effective 4-25-2024.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) entitled, "The Flood Insurance Study for Berrien County, All Jurisdictions," effective April 25, 2024, and the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) panels contained on Index Panel 26021 CINDOB, effective April 25, 2024, are adopted by reference for the purposes of administration of the Michigan Construction Code, and declared to be a part of Section 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code, and to provide the content of the "Flood Hazards" section of Table R301.2(1) of the Michigan Residential Code.