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Building In Franklin
Franklin has a historic center, mature trees, and homes that have stood for generations.
We work alongside your architect or designer. They lead the design. We help make sure it fits the lot and the village’s rules, keep you informed at every step, and build it with care.
Franklin Requirements
The Historic District
The village lists part of Franklin as a historic district, where its Historic District Commission looks at changes to homes. We check with the village whether a property is inside it.
Trees
When a building project affects trees, the village’s page asks for a tree survey and lists a permit for removing and replacing them. We arrange the survey as part of planning your build.
Wetlands And Flood Areas
The village publishes its own wetlands map and its own applications for building near a wetland or in an area that can flood. We check the map for your lot before anything is designed.
Taking Down An Old House
The village decides this for each property, with its Historic District Commission, Building Official and Village Council each taking part. We prepare the application and attend the meetings with you.
Permits
The village’s page says permits are issued by its Building Official, through the Building Clerk at the Village Offices. We prepare the paperwork and file it.
Sewer And Septic
The village’s page says some Franklin homes are on the village sewer system and others have a septic system. We check which one your lot has.
This page is general information, not legal advice or an official answer. The Village of Franklin decides what is allowed on each property, and its rules change. For anything official, the Village of Franklin is on (248) 626-9666.
Questions About Building In Franklin
Who decides whether a house in Franklin may be taken down?
That is the village’s decision for each property. As published, the request is looked at by the Historic District Commission and the Building Official, and decided by the Village Council. We guide you through each step and come to the meetings with you.
Is my property in the Franklin historic district?
The village lists only part of Franklin as a historic district. Send us the address and we will check with the village, because the district has its own review and its own calendar.
What does Franklin ask for when a build affects trees?
The village sets the rules for trees. For trees affected by a building project, its page asks for a tree survey and lists a permit for removing and replacing protected trees. We arrange the survey as part of planning the build.
Does Franklin have its own wetlands map?
The village publishes its own wetlands map, along with its own applications for building near a wetland or in an area that can flood. We check the map for your lot before anything is designed.
Are Franklin homes on the village sewer or on septic systems?
The village’s page says Franklin has both. Some homes are on the village sewer and others have a septic system. We check this for your address before design begins.
This is general information, not legal advice or an official answer. The Village of Franklin decides what is allowed on each property. Sources: the Village of Franklin pages linked above. Checked October 11, 2026.
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