Application Forms and Instructions

PLEASE NOTE: All permit applications must be submitted to Birmingham Township at the Township building (1040 West Street Road).

STEP 1 - Zoning Permit Applications
A Zoning Permit approval is required before submitting applications for other permits. The Township Zoning Officer will help applicants  determine if a Zoning Permit is required. Two copies of a site plan must accompany application.

• Zoning Permit Application Form Link to Form
• Application to Erect a Sign Link to form

Additional steps (if applicable):
Zoning Hearing Board Approval

• Zoning Hearing Board Application Guidelines Link to Guidelines
• Zoning Hearing Board Application Link to Form

Historical Architectural Review Board
Historic District Map Link to Map
Historic District Design Guidelines Link to Guidelines
HARB Application for Certificate of Appropriateness Link to Form

STEP 2 - Land Disturbance Application (if applicable):
Land Disturbance permit application is required before the application for a building permit. Two copies of grading plan must accompany application. The plan must meet all requirements of the Birmingham Township Stormwater Management and Land Disturbance Ordinance. A  review letter must be received from the Township Engineer before work can commence.

• Best Management Practices for Developers Link 
• Land Disturbance Application Form Link to Form
• Draft Simplified Approach to Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) Operation and Maintenance Agreement Link to Form
• Consultant Fee Reimbursement Policiy and Procedures Link to Form
• Consultant Fee Reimbursement Contract Link to Form
• Stormwater O & M Agreement - Individual Link to Form
• Stormwater O & M Agreement - Entity Link to Form

STEP 3 - Resubmissions (if required)
Resubmission for zoning permits are required if it has been determined through the permitting process that the proposed improvements had been significantly altered in scope and dimensions. Applicant shall reach out to the Zoning Officer prior to application for a building permit to verify the need for resubmission. 

STEP 4 - Building Permit Application
Building permit applications are accepted once all other approvals have been obtained. Two copies of all specifications shall accompany the  application. (Please Note: When submitting an Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing Permit application, please fill out and submit the first page of the Building Permit with your submission.)

• Building Permit Application Form Link to Form
• Electric Permit Application Form Link to Form
• Mechanical Permit Application Form Link to Form
• Plumbing Permit Application Form Link to Form

Supplemental Materials:

• Deck Plan Requirements Link to Form
• Required Building Inspections Link to Form

Concerning sheds, all sheds require a zoning permit. Building permits are only required if the shed exceeds 250 square feet.