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Building In Commerce Township
Lots in Commerce Township vary a great deal. Some are on a lake, some are wooded, some are in a subdivision, and some are open land. Some have public water and sewer, and others rely on a well and a septic system.
We work alongside your architect or designer. They lead the design. We help make sure it fits the lot and the township’s rules, keep you informed at every step, and build it with care.
What To Know Before You Build In Commerce Township
This is what Commerce Township itself publishes. Each link goes to the township’s own page, which is the one to rely on.
Lakes, Streams And Wetlands
The township’s zoning ordinance sets how far a home sits back from the edge of a lake, pond, stream or protected wetland, listed as at least 25 feet. For a lakefront lot, the ordinance also looks at how far back the homes on either side sit, so a new home lines up with its neighbors. We look at this with you early, because it often shapes the whole plan.
Source: Commerce Township, Zoning Ordinance, Special Development Provisions. Checked October 11, 2026.
Flood Areas
The township’s page lists a permit for any building or earth moving in an area that can flood, applied for before work starts. We check the flood maps for your lot before anything is designed.
Source: Commerce Township, Flood Information. Checked October 11, 2026.
Water, Sewer, Well And Septic
As the township describes it, some lots in Commerce Township have public water and sewer, and others use a well, a septic system, or both. It makes a real difference to the plan for the home, the driveway and the yard, so it is one of the first things we check for your address.
Source: Commerce Township, Septic Systems. Checked October 11, 2026.
Permits
As the township describes it, new homes go through its Building, Water and Sewer Department. The township asks for a plan of the lot showing its levels, any flood area or wetland, and where the well and septic system will go, along with the building plans. It does not publish a review time, so we will give you a realistic picture when we talk.
Source: Commerce Township, Building, Water and Sewer. Checked October 11, 2026.
Taking Down An Old House
Whether a house may come down is the township’s decision for each property. The township’s page lists a permit for it, issued before any work begins. We check with the township for your address and arrange the application with you, along with shutting off the utilities.
Source: Commerce Township, Building, Water and Sewer. Checked October 11, 2026.
This page is general information, not legal advice or an official answer. Commerce Township decides what is allowed on each property, and its rules change. For anything official, the Commerce Township Building Department is on (248) 960-7060. We are always happy to check with them for you.
Questions About Building In Commerce Township
How far from the lake does Commerce Township’s ordinance put a home?
The township sets this for each lot. Its zoning ordinance lists a distance of at least 25 feet from the water’s edge, and for a lakefront lot it also looks at where the homes on either side sit. We look at the lot with you and confirm with the township.
Which Commerce Township lots use a well or a septic system?
As the township describes it, some lots have public water and sewer, and others use a well or a septic system. Send us the address and we will check for you before design begins.
What distance does Commerce Township list from a protected wetland?
Where a home may sit is the township’s decision for each lot. Its zoning ordinance lists a distance of at least 25 feet from the edge of a protected wetland. We check this for your lot early.
When does Commerce Township issue a demolition permit?
The township’s page lists a permit for taking down a house, issued before any work begins. Whether a house may come down is the township’s decision for each property. We check with the township for your address and guide you through each step.
Does Commerce Township have a permit for building in a flood area?
The township’s page lists a permit for any building or earth moving in an area that can flood, applied for before work starts. We check the flood maps for your lot before anything is designed.
This is general information, not legal advice or an official answer. Commerce Township decides what is allowed on each property. Sources: the Commerce Township pages linked above. Checked October 11, 2026.
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