Community Development

The Planning & Development Department is committed to providing land use planning, economic development, and community development expertise and service to the people of Grand Traverse County.

Construction Code

This office issues all of the electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits for Grand Traverse County.

Planning

Soil Erosion

The Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Department provides protection of surface water and the environment from the adverse impact of earth changes by assuring appropriate design and implementation of soil erosion and sedimentation control measures and practices.