Zoning Authorization Application
Permit Information
- Permit Number: ZA25-006
- Application Type: Garage (New Construction)
- Application Received: 4/25/2025
- Status: Granted
- Authorization Date: 2025-05-15
Property Information
- Property Address: 309 E. 7th St
- City: Clare, Michigan 48617
- Parcel ID Number: 18-051-500-005-00
- Zoning District: R-1
- Parcel Acreage: 18A (exact: 0.189 acre)
- Building Dimensions: 24’ x 40’
- New Building/Addition SF: New
Flood Hazard Area
Status: NO
The structure does not need to conform to Section R324, Flood Resistant Construction, of the Michigan Residential Code, and Section 1612, Flood Loads, of the Michigan Building Code.
Applicant Information
- Name: Dan Gahagan
- Address: 309 E. 7th St, Clare, MI 48617
- Cell/Home Phone: 989-621-8849
- Email: dangahagan@gmail.com
Contractor Information
- DBA: Hershberger Construction
- Address: 10289 N. Leaton Rd., Clare
- City: Clare
- State: MI
- Zip: 48617
- License No: J161258V49
- Email: HPH Lumber@Gmail.com
- Liability Insurance Carrier: OH Ord Assn & Liability, AZD
- Insurance Contact Number: [Listed on application]
- Policy #: [Listed on application]
- Policy Expiration Date: [Listed on application]
Site Plan Details
Property Sketch
The property sketch shows:
- New Garage: Located in rear of property
- Dimensions: 40’ wide x 34’ deep (setback noted)
- Positioned 1-3’ from rear property line
- Existing House: Front of property on 7th St
- Road: 7th St (front boundary)
Permit Notes
- Permit is valid for 1 year from date of issue
- Site plan submitted shows sufficient detail to indicate property lines and proposed building(s) locations/demolition and dimensions with an arrow showing North
Zoning Authorization FAQ Information
FENCES
- Zoning Authorization Permit is required from the city
- Height Requirements:
- Fence can be up to 4 feet high between the house and the road
- Side yard fence can be up to 6 feet high from the front edge of the dwelling to the rear of the yard
- Finished side of fence must face toward the neighboring property
- If deemed necessary, the resident desiring to install the fence is responsible for a survey
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
- Zoning Authorization Permit is required from the city
- A Building Permit from Clare County is required for accessory buildings over 200 square feet
- Location Requirements:
- Cannot be placed forward of the front edge of the residence; It cannot be placed between the residence and the street
- Must have a minimum 6-foot distance away from any other structures on the property; and
- Must have a minimum 3-foot distance from the property line
TINY HOMES (Dwellings less than 720 square feet)
- Must have Planning Commission Site Plan Approval
ZONING CODE INFORMATION
- The city’s zoning codes are available online under Chapter 52 at https://library.municode.com/mi/clare/codes
Contact Information
Zoning Administrator/Ordinance Enforcement Officer is available for on-site meetings with homeowners if deemed necessary. Contact Terry Acton at actonf@clareco.net or 616-606-5176. The Clare County Building Department can be reached at 989-539-2761.
Application Attestation
Signature Date: 4-25-25
Owner or Owners Representative on behalf of Owner, hereby authorizes the City of Clare to conduct site inspections of this property for zoning or taxing purposes.
Following approval of the Zoning Authorization Permit, all electrical/mechanical/building/demolition permits must be obtained from Clare County Community Development in Harrison, Michigan, www.clareco.net; 989-539-2761.
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE: This Permit will not be authorized until all required steps have been addressed.
Application Received on: 4/25/2025 Granted ☑ Denied - Site Plan Review is required ☐ Denied Other: _______ Authorized By: [Signature] Date: 2-5-5-15