ESCANABA — As the spring construction season approaches, the City of Escanaba would like to remind everyone that permits are required by ordinance for a number of different types of projects within the city limits prior to work commencing. Permit applications can be found online at https://www.escanaba.org/forms.

– Zoning Compliance Permit ($40 or $500 fee, depending on size and scope of project)

o Required for all structures that cover any portion of the property (decks, porches, sheds, gazebos,

carports, garages, houses, commercial buildings, etc.).

– Fence Permit ($40 Fee) Required for new fences and fence replacements.

– Change of Use Permit ($40 Fee) Required when a property is changing from one type of use to another.

– Home Occupation Permit Required for a home occupation (such as salon, daycare, repair service, etc.).

– Sign Permit ($40 Fee) Required for most types of exterior signs (not interior signs).

– Excavation/Right-of-Way Permit ($30 Fee) Required for any work (driveway, sidewalk, curbing, sewer/water service work, temporary storage

of machinery/materials) done in the city right-of-way area (generally the front portion of a

property between the property line and the street).

– Moving Permit ($40 Fee) Required for moving heavy equipment or structures on city-controlled roadways.

If you have questions on permit requirements or processes, please contact the Planning & Zoning Department at 906-786-9402 or permits@escanaba.org