The Campgrounds and Pools Unit (CPU) within the Water Bureau, Michigan
Department of Environmental Qualityt (DEQ),
issues the permit required to construct a new campground or to alter an
existing campground or campground facilities.
A. NAME OF PERMIT OR APPROVAL:
Campground Construction Permit
B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
Public Health Code, Public Act 368
of 1978, as amended
Section 12505, Campground Construction
Permits, Public Health Code, Public Act 368
of 1978, as amended (MCL 333.12505).
C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:
The requirements set forth in Michigan's
Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, as amended, and the administrative rules
adopted pursuant to the act apply to this permit
D. MICHIGAN BUSINESS ONE STOP:
The
Michigan Business One Stop (One Stop) www.michigan.gov/business
is a tool designed to allow businesses to interact with the State of Michigan. The tool offers:
- a set of screening questions
based upon your business sector to identify permits, licenses and registrations
that may be required to do business in Michigan.
- an option to pay fees online. For
many programs, you can pay your business license fee in One
Stop through use of an online form and shopping cart.
- many online permit applications and
renewals. When starting a new business and registering in One Stop,
you will need to identify a business sector (also known as a NAICS
Code). You can find your code at www.naics.com,
select "Code Search." After entering this
code in One Stop and answering some screening questions,
links to relevant permit applications will automatically be available in
your newly created workspace. One benefit of accessing applications
through One Stop is that you will receive status messages
throughout the application process.
Using
the One Stop provides many benefits to businesses in Michigan. By conducting your
business through One Stop you can organize your State of Michigan transactions in one
place. If you ever need assistance with One Stop, then you can contact the
Customer Assistance Center at 877-766-1779; they
are open from 7 am to 6 pm. One Stop is a valuable tool that offers
many benefits to business. We hope you give it a try.
E. SUMMARY OF PERMIT/APPROVAL PROCESS:
1.
Applicability (activities that require the permit)
A campground construction permit is required for additions or alterations of
existing campground facilities or for new campground facilities. Campground
facilities typically include campground sites, campground roads, water outlets,
site water connections, water distribution system, well or well house,
wastewater collection system, wastewater pumping facilities, wastewater
treatment and disposal system, campground service buildings, and other site
improvements within the campground.
2.
Pre-Application Requirements
There are no conditions that must be met before a campground construction
permit can be acquired. However, the DEQ suggests that contact be made with the
local municipality where the campground is or will be located to ensure the
proposal complies with all issues regarding zoning and land use control. In
addition, the DEQ suggests that the applicant contact the DEQ and the local
health department while the project is still in the planning stages to arrange
for a site evaluation that would identify any major limitations for development
or expansion of a campground with an on-site water supply or on-site wastewater
system.
3.
Application Submission Requirements
The applicant shall submit 3 sets of plans and specifications along with a
campground construction permit application and required fee to the MDEQ at the
address provided on the application, and one set of the plans and
specifications with a copy of the campground construction permit application to
the local health department where the campground is located. Campground
construction permit applications are available from the MDEQ, or at the campground
program website.
4.
Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval
The plans submitted with the campground construction permit application (EQP
1716) shall be drawn to scale in a neat and legible fashion acceptable for
public record, shall show all proposed site improvements (such as sites, roads,
utilities, and buildings) or changes to existing site improvements, shall show
all easements, and shall include a legal description of the campground
property. If the total cost of the project is more than $15,000, the plans and
specifications shall be prepared by an engineer who is licensed in Michigan. There are no
provisions for public notice or comment to the DEQ on campground proposals,
although written comments regarding any public health issues are welcome.
Concerns with campground proposals should be brought to the attention of the
local municipality when zoning and land use permits for a campground project
are discussed. The MDEQ provides a copy of all campground construction permits
to the local municipality to assure they are aware of any proposed campground development.
The goal of the MDEQ is to process all proposals for campground development
within 5 weeks from receipt of a completed application and plans, although this
time frame may be exceeded during the busy fall and spring time periods.
5.
Operational Requirements
Following the completion of construction and prior to occupancy of a
campground, the applicant shall submit an application for a campground license.
This application shall be accompanied by an affidavit from the engineer or
owner, as appropriate, indicating all construction was completed in accord with
the approved plans and specifications, the final approval for any electrical
installations, the final approval for any plumbing installations, and approval
for occupancy of any buildings. Upon receipt of this information, an opening
inspection will be conducted by the MDEQ or the local health department prior to
issuance of the license to operate the campground.
6.
Fees
The fee for a campground construction permit changes every three years in
accord with the Consumer Price Index. For the years 2008 through 2010, the
construction permit fee for a new campground is $650 and the construction
permit fee for modification of an existing campground is $244. The local health
department may also have plan review fees, site evaluation fees, and fees for
water supply and wastewater facilities related to campground projects.
7.
Appeal Process
Decisions concerning construction permit approval/denial made by the MDEQ may
be challenged by requesting a hearing under the Administrative Procedures Act,
1969 PA 306, as amended, or by appeal to the court of proper jurisdiction.
8.
Public Input Opportunities
The public typically learns about the proposed development of a campground
through newspaper notices posted by the local municipality under zoning and
land use ordinances, and this venue provides the best opportunity for public
input. The public may also offer comments to the MDEQ regarding campground
proposals, although there is no legislative mandate establishing a procedure
for public comments.
F. ADMINISTERING AGENCY:
Water Bureau, Drinking Water and Environmental Health Section, Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 30273, Lansing, Michigan
48909-7773
- Program Phone: 517-241-1340
- Environmental Assistance
Center: 1-800-662-9278,
e-mail: deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov
or
Contact the Customer Assistance Center
Creation/Revision Date:
October 2010
