CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
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What is Ordinance Enforcement?

Rules governing the use of private property are intended to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of all citizens. The Building Department is responsible for enforcing the provisions of Township Ordinances, State Building Codes, and Property Maintenance Codes. Each ordinance also contains penalties that may be imposed when a property owner refuses to correct a cited violation.

Who may file a complaint and when may it be filed?

Any citizen may file a complaint whenever they observe conditions, uses of property, or structures that they suspect are improper. Knowledge of Ordinances or Codes is not required since the enforcement staff makes this evaluation. 

How is a complaint filed?

Except where an immediate hazard exists, compliance actions begin with a written complaint or e-mail from a citizen or another public agency. The appropriate form for filing a complaint can be acquired on our website or by visiting the Building Department.

What happens once I've submitted my written complaint

Except for issues where an immediate threat to health and safety exist, initial inspection of the site will normally occur within 5 - 10 business days. Resolutions, however, can take weeks, months, and sometimes longer depending upon the complexity and legal ramifications involved.

    Complaint Information


    Please understand, if our inspectors/officers cannot observe the violation, obtaining compliance becomes more difficult. Include any pictures of alleged violations if they occur after normal business hours.
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  • Home
  • Bill Payments
  • Board Of Trustees
    • Remote Board Meeting Info
    • Board Meeting Agendas, Minutes
    • Board Agendas, Minutes, Video Archived
    • Budget, Audit, & Schedule of Bills
    • Past Board Packets
    • State of the Township Address
    • Township Calendar
    • Trustee Calendar
  • Committees
    • Committees
    • Openings
    • Appointment Guidelines
    • Conservation Committee
    • Diversity Committee
    • Historical Commission
    • Housing Commission >
      • About the Housing Commission
  • Community Services/Events
    • Announcements
    • Rent and Mortgage Assistance
    • Clinton Twp. TV on YouTube
    • Clinton Twp. TV Livestream
    • Community Resources Map
    • FOIA
    • Road PASER Study
    • Trails Map
    • Clinton River Watershed
    • Macomb County
    • Sign up for emergency alerts
    • State of Michigan
    • Festival of the Senses
    • Gratiot Cruise
    • The Wall That Heals
  • Departments
    • Assessing >
      • Personal Property
    • Building >
      • Township Ordinances
    • Clerk & Elections >
      • AVlist
      • Election Results
      • Passports
    • Civil Service >
      • Commission Agendas & Minutes
      • Employment
    • Community Relations & Media Services >
      • CTTV on Youtube
      • Video on Demand
    • Emergency Management
    • Fire >
      • Fire Stations
      • SelfInspection
    • Human Resources >
      • Contracts and Agreements
      • Elected Officials, Appointees
      • Employee Benefits Portal
      • Fire & Police Pension
      • HR Policies
      • MERS
      • Retiree Health Care Trust
      • Township Ethics Portal
    • Planning & Community Dev. >
      • DDA
      • Economic Development
      • Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes
      • Zoning Board of Appeals Agendas & Minutes
    • Police
    • Public Services >
      • Engineering
      • Parks
      • Arboretum
      • Pavilion Rentals
      • Trash Pickup
      • Water and Sewer
    • Recreation >
      • Virtual Rec Center
      • Registration
      • Partnership Opportunities
      • Hire Me
      • Special Events
    • Senior Center >
      • Senior Services
      • Senior Adventures
      • Seniors Health and Spa
      • Seniors Wellness Center
      • Hidden Treasures Coffee & Gift Shop
      • Sports & Fitness Schedules
      • Programs and Acitivities
      • Smart Transpotation Options
      • College Scolarship Fund
    • Supervisor
    • Treasurer
  • Public Services
    • Parks
    • Trash Pickup
    • Water and Sewer
  • Recreation
  • Senior Center
  • Strategic Vision Plan
    • Vision Plan/Brand Book