Welcome to Building and Engineering
RIVERVIEW BUILDING AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
FORECLOSURE/SHORT SALE INSPECTIONS GREEN TAGS
No pre-sale inspection is required for home sales. In most cases the foreclosed property is tagged with a neon green sticker. This requires that the property be kept secure, maintained free from high grass and snow/ice covered sidewalks. It also requires a walk through inspection after closing and prior to occupancy. THIS MUST BE SCHEDULED BY THE NEW PROPERTY OWNER. Questions may be directed to Ron Lammers, Code Enforcement Officer at (734) 281-4249 or
rlammers@cityofriverview.com to set up an appointment.
Click here for RENTAL REGISTRATION APPLICATION
Print off and mail your completed application along with your registration fee to:
City of Riverview Rentals
14100 Civic Park Dr.
Riverview, MI 48193
- Single family rental registration fee $50.00
- Residential Duplex registration fee $65.00
- Inspection fee $165.00 - Single family residential home
- Inspection fee $240.00 - Duplex residential dwelling
- Make checks payable to City of Riverview
Non-Owner Occupied
$50 registration fee required - No Inspection Fee
Rental Inspection Checklist This the current inspection list that the inspector will use for a rental inspection.
Ordinance 623 - Rental Properties
The City of Riverview Building Divisions operates under the current
Michigan International Code standards including:
- 2009 Michigan Builder Code
- 2009 International Fire Code
- 2006 International Fuel Code
- 2009 Michigan Plumbing Code
- 2006 Michigan Residential Code
- 2009 Michigan Mechanical Code
- 2006 Michigan Rehabilitation Code
- 2006 International Property Maintenance Code
- 2008 N.E.C. (Michigan Electrical Code)
SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS
Building and property improvement in the City must meet requirements of the City of Riverview zoning and building codes. Permits, inspections and code enforcement for city restrictions are conducted by the Community Development and Building Departments.
In addition, your subdivision may enforce stricter building and land use regulations than the public zoning codes. These private restrictions are registered with Wayne County Register of Deeds and enforceable by the Home Owner's Associations. A homeowner contemplating building or property improvements is advised to consult both public and private restrictions prior to construction.
Golfview Greens Subdivision No. 1
Riverview Forest Subdivisions 1, 2, and 3
Frequently asked for Handouts
Signs
Sheds
See concrete & Cement handout below for size, depth etc. information
Pools and Hot Tub Handout
This handout includes information about installing pools and hot tubs in Riverview.
Both electrical and building permits are required for this project.
Concrete & Cement Fees and Specs
Electrical Requirements for Pools and Spas
Water Safety for the Homeowner - Backflow Prevention
Frost Depths for Accessory Structures (MRC)
Fence Permit Application
Fence Etiquette and Property Boundry Lines
Fence Frequently Asked Questions
Fence - Neighbor Agreement Form
Fence Grid Sample
Floodplains
Tips for Hiring a Contractor
Common Contractor Scams
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Permit fees include one inspection.
Check the Required Inspections chart to check when you should call.
Permit Applications and Contractor Registration forms can be downloaded by clicking on the left navigation sidebar. Contractors must renew their Riverview registration May 31 each year. Please include a copy of your Michigan Contractor's License and your driver's license. All permit applications must be accompanied with your certificate of insurance.
Click here to view the recently approved City Ordinance pertaining to insurance requirements. Your insurance company can fax a certificate to:
City of Riverview
14100 Civic Park Drive
Riverview, MI 48193
FAX: (734) 281-4247
City inspectors are part-time and work Tuesday and Thursday only.
Please call (734) 281-4242 for questions or for scheduling an inspection. The City of Riverview must pay the inspectors for each inspection trip, whether the resident is there to admit them or not. Note when requesting an inspection on a certain day, and the inspector arrives and no one is home, you or your contractor will be charged for a re-inspection. This fee must be paid before the re-inspection can be rescheduled. We cannot provide you with an exact time that they will be there.
Building Inspector: John Ciotti
Electrical Inspector: John DeAngelis
Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector: Bob Quint
The City Engineers, Russell Wittman and Souheil Sabak, do not have office hours in the department. They can be reached at Charles E. Raines Company at 734-285-7510.
NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITIONS:
For new construction or additions, please submit three sets of plans with the building permit application. Note that a copy of your certified survey (as-built mortgage survey) with the proposed construction indicated typically expedites permit processing. Completed submittals allow projects to be reviewed and eliminate delays while plan reviewers are waiting for necessary information to verify ordinance compliance.
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
The City of Riverview offers a Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, (HUD), under the direction of Wayne County.
This Program is designed to assist Riverview residents in a low to low-moderate income range that are in need of home improvements.
If you would like further information regarding qualification guidelines, or would like to know more about the program call Denise Sciacca, Housing Rehab Specialist at (734) 281-4200 ext 336. You may e-mail her at dsciacca@cityofriverview.com
Denise works Monday afternoons. Please leave her a voice mail as she checks her messages throughout the week.
SECTION 8 HOUSING
The building department no longer processes Section 8 housing requests.
Please call (517) 373-9344 for more information or click on one of the following web links.
http://www.hud.gov/renting/
http://www.michigan.gov/mshda
NOTES:
Street repair, trees in the right of way, special trash pick-up
check with the DPW - 281-4270.
Streetlight outages - notify the Police Department at the non-emergency number - 281-4210.
Blight complaints - call the Ordinance Officer in the Community Development office - 281-4249
Rear yard drainage complaints - The City of Riverview no longer offers this program. Many residents who experience flooding problems with an existing drainage system should have a plumber snake-out the lines to ensure the system is working correctly.
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