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Lockport Township, Michigan(269) 279-9908

Building, Ordinances & Zoning

Township and zoning ordinances, permit applications, zoning and overlay maps, and the people to contact about building, zoning and code compliance questions.

Ordinance collections

Full text of the Township's ordinances is kept in online folders. Each folder opens in a new tab, where you can view or download individual files.

Permit applications, forms & maps

Download and complete these forms before contacting the Zoning Administrator or the building permit contact.

  • Electrical Application Instructions

    How to complete the Township electrical application.

    PDF · 2 pages

    Download
  • Electrical Application

    Fillable application for an electrical permit.

    PDF · 2 pages

    Download
  • Mechanical Permit

    Application for a mechanical permit.

    PDF · 2 pages

    Download
  • Plumbing Permit

    Application for a plumbing permit.

    PDF · 2 pages

    Download
  • Building Guide Chart (2010)

    Quick reference for common building permit questions.

    PDF · 1 page

    Download
  • Zoning Map (2025)

    Current Lockport Township zoning map.

    PDF · map

    Download
  • Solar Overlay Map

    Overlay district map for solar energy projects.

    PDF · map

    Download
  • Tiny Home Overlay Map

    Overlay district map for tiny home developments.

    PDF · map

    Download

Which application do I need?

Plot Plan Application

Used for residential projects — for example new construction of homes, garages, pole barns, sheds, swimming pools and privacy fences.

Contact the Zoning Administrator for the application.

Property Line Adjustments

Used when a property owner is moving a boundary line of the property when transferring ownership, or accepting ownership of more or less land to a parcel.

Contact the Assessor for the application.

Zoning Ordinance Amendment

Used to request a change to the zoning ordinance — either a text amendment to the ordinance or a change to the zoning map.

Contact the Zoning Administrator for the application.

Zoning Board of Appeals

Used when an applicant is not satisfied with a decision of the zoning administrator and would like to be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Contact the Zoning Administrator for the application.

Zoning permit applications(opens in a new tab)

Zoning & building contacts

For building permit questions, contact Joe Wickey or the Zoning Administrator. Zoning and code compliance questions are handled by the Zoning Administrator or a Code Compliance Officer.