Planning, Development, Zoning & Building Safety

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.