Community and Economic Development Director

Rodney Nanney, AICP
(989) 772-4600 ext. 232

Building Official

Larry Sommer
(989) 772-4600 ext. 227

Building Services Clerk

Amy Peak
(989) 772-4600 ext. 242

Mission Statement

The dedicated staff of the Charter Township of the Union work as a team to assure that the built environment and the systems within are sound, safe, and sanitary; building users' health, safety and welfare are protected; and that, through a coordinated program of code compliance, investigation and training, there is a consistent application of standards.

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Building Codes

The building code controls all matters concerning the construction, alteration, addition, repair removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy, and maintenance of all buildings and structures and their service equipment.

The 2021 Michigan Building Code went into effect statewide on April 9, 2025.

The 2015 Michigan Residential Code went into effect February 8, 2016.

The purpose of the building code is to insure public safety, health and welfare insofar as they are affected by building construction, through structural strength, adequate egress facilities, sanitary equipment, light and ventilation, and fire safety: and, in general, to secure safety to life and property from all hazards incident to the design, erection, repair, removal, demolition or use and occupancy of buildings, structures or premises.

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