Building Safety Committee, 6/2/2026

The Leelanau County Building Safety Committee met on June 2, 2026, to discuss a draft ordinance establishing a civil infraction bureau for building safety violations. The committee reviewed the ordinance's intent to address unpermitted construction activities through a graduated enforcement process emphasizing compliance and safety, with ticketing as a last resort. Key points included clarifying that the ordinance applies only to violations outside the permitting process, defining authorized personnel for issuing tickets, and setting static fines between $100 and $500 to avoid punitive impacts on contractors. The committee also discussed incorporating a definition section, ensuring no adoption of a property maintenance code without proper authority, and coordinating enforcement with zoning regulations. The group agreed to refine the ordinance further and revisit it in a future meeting before presenting it to the full board.