Planning, Development, Zoning & Building Safety
City Hall-Basement
208 N. First Avenue
Alpena, Michigan 49707
Phone: 989.354.1760
Fax: 989.354.1709
208 N. First Avenue
Alpena, Michigan 49707
Phone: 989.354.1760
Fax: 989.354.1709
Planning, Development & Zoning Director Montiel Birmingham 989.354.1771 montielb@alpena.mi.us |
Building Division Department Head Steve Hall 989.354.1762 steveh@alpena.mi.us |
Planning, Development, & Zoning Clerk Kathleen Sauve 989.354.1742 kathleens@alpena.mi.us |
![]() Rental Inspector & Code Enforcement Officer Andrew Grochowski 989-354-1763 andrewg@alpena.mi.us |
Department Duties
- Enforces the building code, including all permit issuance, plan reviews, and inspections.
- Coordinates construction inspection with the State of Michigan, Bureau of Construction Codes.
- Enforces the property maintenance code to ensure that City properties are maintained to a minimum standard.
- Administers the Municipal Zoning Ordinance including zoning compliance permits, certificates of occupancy, and site plan reviews. Consults citizens on prospective plans or projects.
- Performs code enforcement on violations of City Ordinances.
- Serves as Soil Erosion Officer for work performed within the City limits.
- Enforcement of Rental Registration Ordinance.
- Enforcement of Rental Inspection Ordinance.
- Responsible for the City’s planning function and assists the Planning Commission in all areas of planning and zoning.
- Principal staff of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Coordinates preparation of the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
- Coordinates the development and maintenance of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances.
- Prepares grant applications and administers grant projects for the City.
- Serves as staff liaison for the City's Historic District Study Committee, the Historic District Commission, and the Wildlife Sanctuary Board.
- Works with various committees regarding community development including historic preservation, beautification, the wildlife sanctuary, etc.
- Assists local economic development agencies in attracting and retaining industries and businesses.
- Responds to public inquiries regarding any of the above activities.