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                                                      Community Development

                                                      Community Development

                                                      Building

                                                      The Building Department performs several services for the City of Sault Ste. Marie. The Building Department believes in working collaboratively with property owners, design and construction professionals and the public to ensure development is reflective of the community’s values. The Building…

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                                                      Planning & Zoning

                                                      The Planning and Zoning Department ensures development is planned, constructed, and documented according to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and City Code. The department also provides professional advice and technical expertise to City Commission, appointed boards and commissions, city departments…

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                                                      225 E. Portage Ave.
                                                      Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

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                                                      City Hall
                                                      225 E. Portage Ave.
                                                      Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

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                                                      Derrick Schultz Building Official 906-632-5702 Email
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                                                      225 E. Portage Ave. | Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
                                                      906-632-5700

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