A presentation on the "Guide to Permitting and Zoning for Grand Traverse County" prepared by Three West, LLC. The guide can be downloaded from our website at http://www.threewest.net/solution_center.php?solution=4

1. Kevin L. Endres, P.E.
THREE WEST, LLC

2. About Me:
Native of Traverse City

 Attended Michigan State
University
 Professional Engineer
 Civil Engineering for 8 Years
 Project Manager for
Commercial and Residential
Development Projects
Licensed Realtor

 Commercial, Development, and
Brownfield Properties

3. THREE WEST, LLC
Commercial Real Estate

Broker
 Commercial, Development, &
Brownfield Properties
Consulting

 Land Use Issues, Approvals, &
Permitting, Business Plans &
Financial Analysis
Development

 Project Concepts, Owner
Representation, Project
Management

4. Guide To Permitting & Zoning
What Is It?
In construction, Time is

$$, and delays associated
with permitting and approvals
adds to both
 Guide is a result and
collaboration between
stakeholders in the Grand
Traverse Area to assist
individuals and businesses
with construction and
development projects

5. Guide To Permitting & Zoning
What Is It?
The purpose of the Guide is

intended to EDUCATE
The Guide is NOT intended to be

a “Do-It-Yourself” tool
Following the Guide does not

guarantee that a permit or
approval will be issued at the end
of the process
Applicants and Contractors are

encouraged to seek assistance of
professionals with experience in
dealing with the requirements of
permits and approvals
Applicants should always contact

the Zoning Administrator, Plan
Reviewer, or Permit Agent prior to
beginning any project

6. Guide To Permitting & Zoning
What Else Is There?
New Designs For Growth

(NDFG)
 Administered by the Northwest
Michigan Council of Governments
 NDFG Guidebook
○ Reflects the latest trends and best
management practices in designing
sustainable communities
The DevelopMentor Program

 Administered by the Chamber of
Commerce
 FREE resource
 Panel review by peers of project
and how it imparts the values of
the NDFG Guidebook principles

7. Guide To Permitting & Zoning
How to Use the Guide
General
Information
Townships
Villages &
Cities
Governmental
Agencies

8. Guide To Permitting & Zoning
How to Use the Guide
Contact
Information
Links to
Permits
Apps &
Forms

9. Guide To Permitting & Zoning
How to Use the Guide
Type of
Approval
Required

10. Guide To Permitting & Zoning
How to Use the Guide

11. Guide To Permitting & Zoning
How to Use the Guide

12. Guide To Permitting & Zoning
How to Use the Guide

13. Guide To Permitting & Zoning
How to Use the Guide

14. Guide To Permitting & Zoning
How to Use the Guide