• Enforces the Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, including permit issuance, plan reviews and inspections. Permits can be obtained from the Building Department or can be downloaded by clicking on the Bldg. & Planning Forms link above.
  
  
• Enforces the Property Maintenance Code to ensure that city properties are maintained at minimal standard
  
  
• Serves as Planning Administrator, which includes inspections for compliance of final approval for new projects; compiles Planning Commission agendas; performs reviews for Master Plan compliance of all developments throughout the city
  
  
• Administers the Municipal Zoning Ordinance, including zoning compliance, certificates of occupancy and code enforcement on City ordinance violations
  
  
• Serves as staff liaison to the Zoning Board of Appeals

Michigan Building Code - 2006 Edition
Michigan Residential Code - 2006 Edition
Michigan Mechanical Code - 2006 Edition
Michigan Electrical Code - 2006 Edition
International Property Maintenance Code - 2006 Edition

 Building Permit Application
 Electrical Permit Application
 Mechanical Permit Application
 Plumbing Permit Application
 Zoning Permit Application
 Building Permits Fee Schedule
 Other Permits, Inspections & Other Fees

 Housing Incentive Program - Information & Application
 Lot Split Procedure & Application
 Rezoning - Process & Petition
 Site Plan Review - Process & Fees
 Site Plan Review Application
 Special Land Use - Procedures & Application
 Variance/Interpretation to Zoning Board of Appeals - Process & Application

 Zoning Map - City of Dowagiac
 Zoning Ordinance - City of Dowagiac

 Homestead Application
 Rescind Homestead Application
 Property Transfer Affidavit