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  1. questionWhat are the rules on temporary signs (garage sales, yard sales, for sale, etc)?
    While it is illegal to place yard sale signs in the right-of-way, it is not the intent of the City Administration to enforce the ordinance on a Friday through Sunday basis unless the signs are placed in such a way that they create a vision obstruction or other safety hazard due to their placeme ...
  2. questionWhat are the Building Department's Office Hours?
    The Building Department's hours are: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon; and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Because staff member are in and out throughout the day, it is suggested that you call ahead to be sure someone is available to serve you. CONTACT INFORMATION City of Sault Ste. Marie Building Depar ...
  3. questionWhich agencies are responsible for the various construction trades?
    The City Building Department handles Building and Mechanical Codes, as well as zoning. The State of Michigan handles Electrical and Plumbing Codes. The City Building Department can provide copies of the State permit forms, and contact information for State Electrical and Plumbing Inspectors. CO ...
  4. questionWhat is the definition of a junk vehicle?
    A Junk Vehicle is any vehicle that is not legal to drive on public roads. This includes any vehicle that is not licensed or insured, or one that is dismantled to the extent to be classified as Junk per Ordinance No. 431-98, The City of Sault Ste. Marie Ordains: Chapter 13, Article IV, Sec. 13-63 ...
  5. questionWho do I call if my neighbor appears not to be maintaining their property?
    You may call the City Building Department, or stop by and see the Ordinance Enforcement Officer. CONTACT INFORMATION City of Sault Ste. Marie Building Department/Ordinance Enforcement 325 Court St. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 632-5700
  6. questionWhat is a property owner requirement for maintaining their property?
    See Property Maintenance Code section in City Code or Ordinances. (Part II, Chapter 8, Article VI) CONTACT INFORMATION City of Sault Ste. Marie Building Department/Ordinance Enforcement (906) 632-5700
  7. questionWhat are some of the City Ordinances enforced by the City Animal Control Officer?
    The City Animal Control Officer enforces City Ordinances that pertain to such things as: Running-At-Large Cats & Dogs Dog pens houses and chains Pooper scooper Exotic animals Barking dogs. To See the entire Code of Ordinances for the City of Sault Ste Marie including ordinances pertainin ...
  8. questionHow many people can live in a home that is classified as Single Family?
    Up to 4 unrelated persons can live in a single dwelling unit or house - OR - a family (as defined below) together with not more than two persons not so related may live together in the whole or part of a dwelling unit comprising a single housekeeping unit. Family: Is one or two persons or paren ...