Buying property in Escanaba? Check the zoning ordinance before starting a new project

Whether you're a new landowner in the City or you've been here a few years, it's always worth checking the zoning ordinance to see if that next project can actually be built. Whether it's a new garage you've had in mind for a few years or a new fence to keep the rabbits out of your garden, the Escanaba Zoning Ordinance likely has some regulations which will influence what your project will eventually look like. 

The Michigan State University Extension has a great article which is well worth reading. This is especially helpful if you're moving into Escanaba from an area which does not enforce zoning and you need a quick primer on the subject. See the link below:

"When buying property, be sure to check the local zoning ordinance" - Tyler Augst, MSU Extension

To tie up the loose ends from that article, you can find our zoning ordinance and zoning map at the links below:

Escanaba Zoning Ordinance

Escanaba Zoning Map

And finally, if you are still in the dark on what you need, feel free to contact the Planning & Zoning Department; the staff there are always willing to help! They can be reached via the contact information on this page.