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Build in Ferndale:
Building, Code Enforcement, and Rental Services
Learn how to begin a project, safely maintain a property, and contribute to the quality of life within the City.
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Plan in Ferndale:
Planning & Zoning
The City's zoning ordinance is an important tool for land use management within the boundaries of Ferndale.
Department Members
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Roger Caruso
Community & Economic Development Director
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Kyle Bryce
Senior Planner
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Christine Ross
Planner I
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Scott Worthington
Building Official
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Kathy McClintic
Customer Service Representative, Permits and Rental
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Brett Sturtz
Code Enforcement Officer and Rental Inspector
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Liz Sackley
Code Enforcement Officer and Rental Inspector
Community and Economic Development Department FAQs
For additional questions, contact the Community and Economic Development Department at 248-546-2525 ext. 2.
Unattached frame garages and sheds 600 square feet or less shall be built on a concrete slab no less than 4 inches thick and 4 inches wide for a 24-inch rat wall. Anchor bolts (minimum 1/2 inch diameter) shall be set 2 inches above and 7 inches below concrete, 6 feet on center and within 1 inch of corners with 2 anchors minimum (per wall section).
Masonry garages and masonry fronts on frame garages and all structures over 600 square feet must be built on a foundation or footing at least 12 inches wide that extends at least 42 inches below finished grade to undisturbed soil. On all construction attached to and made structurally a part of the residence, a 42-inch foundation or footing is required.
Concrete shall be designed to have a minimum compressive strength of 3,500 pounds per square inch (psi) at 28 days. If air-entrained concrete is used, the ultimate compressive strength may be reduced to 3,000 psi at 28 days.