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Community Services
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
315 Detroit [map](734) 794-6255
Open-air market in the Kerrytown district has more than 120 vendors selling local produce, herbs, flowers, plants, meat, eggs, jam, coffee, chocolate, cheese, specialty foods, baked goods, and honey, as well as handicrafts. Open year-round, May-Dec. Wed. & Sat. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Jan.-Apr. Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Also, Sunday Artisan Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Food truck rallies, 1st Wed. of the month, May-Oct. 5-8 p.m. Vendor applications accepted on a rolling basis. a2gov.org
Parks & Recreation
2781 Packard, customer service office, Cobblestone Farm [map](734) 794-6230
This unit, managed by Colin Smith, plans and manages city parks, swimming pools, golf courses, canoe liveries, and ice rinks, plus several community centers and other facilities, park shelter reservations, natural area preservation, and registration for programs and activities. a2gov.org
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Planning & Development
301 E. Huron, City Hall, 1st floor [map](734) 794-6267
This unit administers and enforces land development ordinances, coordinates site plan review, prepares the city master plan in collaboration with the city planning commission, enforces building codes and ordinances, inspects rental property, coordinates activities of the planning and historic district commissions and city appeal boards, and issues various permits and licenses.
A development review and inspection services software application, eTRAKiT, is available at etrakit.a2gov.org, or by calling (734) 794-6267. Users can search for permits, schedule inspections, see inspection results, and check the status of registrations with the city.
Planning. (734) 794-6265. The unit, headed by planning manager Brett Lenart, serves as the staff for the planning commission, historic district commission, and design review board. Development proposals currently under review can be found at a2gov.org
Construction inspections/building. (734) 794-6263. This unit, headed by building official Glen Dempsey, reviews plans for proposed construction, enforces state building codes, and inspects all permitted construction within the city.
Permits are required for all new construction and for alterations, additions, attached or detached garages or carports (unless 200 square feet or smaller, and detached), decks, fences, sheds larger than 200 square feet, and any repairs whose estimated cost is more than $600. Permits are also required for the installation of any electrical, plumbing, heating or refrigeration work. Contractors must submit an application form and two drawings of the proposed work. Applications are reviewed for compliance with code and safety requirements. Fees are based on the cost and scope of the project. Homeowners are allowed to apply for building permits but must file an affidavit affirming they are doing the work themselves and must meet with inspectors. Inspector staff offices hours are Mon.-Fri., 7:30-8 a.m. and 3:30-4 p.m. (however, not all inspectors are in the office at this time). The permit desk (734) 794-6267 also issues permits for sidewalk occupancy, barricades, events such as races, parades, rallies, street closings, and permits to work in the public right-of-way; conducts exams and issues licenses for sewer installers; and administers licenses for peddlers and solicitors, including charitable organizations. The permit desk cash register closes at 4 p.m.
Rental housing. (734) 794-6264. The rental housing section, managed by Lisha Turner-Tolbert, registers and inspects all rental properties approximately every 30 months. Tenants may request additional inspections for specific problems. Buildings not in compliance with the city's housing ordinance cannot legally be rented or occupied. Rental property owners who don't have an office within 25 miles of the city are required to hire a local agent.
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