Living in Elk Creek Township

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Any time you have a construction project on your property in Elk Creek Township, you must obtain a building permit exemption from the Township office. 

These permits almost always coincide with a Stormwater Application. 

Setbacks for building:

Front: 40'    Rear: 50'    Sides: 20'

Grandview Avenue Setbacks:

Front: 25'    Rear: 30'     Sides: 10'

Winchester Drive Setbacks:

Front: 40'    Rear: 50'     Sides: 20'
$40

If you cover the earth and create an impervious surface, you need to submit a Stormwater Application (ie. building, driveway, patio, sidewalk, etc.). The impervious service is measured in square feet and is cumulative Permit fees vary depending on scope of project.

Projects under 1,000 sq ft $0

Projects 1,000-4,999 sq ft $100

Projects larger than 5k sq ft can incur engineer fees + $100 app fee.

All Township roads in Elk Creek Township are limited to under 10 ton vehicles. If you are trucking in product to your property or logging a property, please request a permit to exceed this limit.  If you are employing a contractor or lumber company, they are the party required to bond the road route to your site.  Routes must be approved and permitted before exceeding the weight limit and permits must be carried in each vehicle. Application fee is $100. Bond amount is $6,000 mi for dirt/gravel roads and $12,500 mi for paved.

Political signs are allowed to be placed in the Township road right-of-ways, but only if permitted and a bond placed to ensure removal. The refundable bond is $100. No signs will be erected sooner than 30 days prior to election and must be removed within 10 days following the election or bond is forfeited.

Outdoor festivals, carnivals, exhibitions, entertainment or amusements for which admission is charged  or other reward need to be licensed by the Township.  Some activities will require a bond or proof of insurance, depending on the size. No outdoor events shall commence before 9:00 am or continue later than 11:00 pm, M-Sat and before 12:00 noon or after 9:00 pm on Sun. Application fee: $25

If you need to install/replace a new driveway and/or sluice pipe and live on a Township road, you will need to obtain a permit.  Permits are only issued on properties with septic approval issued by the ECDH. A sluice pipe may also need to be installed. This is determined by the Township Foreman and would be purchased by the property owner. A stormwater application is also necessary for driveway installations. 

Permit $75

1 load gravel w/ permit $225

2 loads gravel w/ permit $350