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Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in South Lyon, MI, issued by City of South Lyon - Building Department. Plan on a building permit for a reroof in South Lyon. The Building Department says it will "issue permits for construction or renovations" and "A permit is required before work can proceed on new construction, additions, sprinklers, a deck, driveways, or on many remodeling projects"; it does not address roofing separately and says "Our staff can tell you if your planned project is in compliance with the City's zoning ordinance, & if a permit will be required." The general state rule supplies the requirement: "before construction of a building or structure, the owner, or the owner's builder, architect, engineer, or agent, shall submit an application in writing to the appropriate enforcing agency for a building permit." The city's building permit application lists "20,000 sq. ft. roof covering" among its examples of alteration and repair work, and its fee lines include an administrative fee and a contractor registration fee. The department recommends calling first "to verify that the property's job address is within the City limits", because the South Lyon mailing address covers four surrounding townships. It is at 335 S. Warren, South Lyon, MI 48178, (248) 437-5255, open 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday; inspections need 24 hours notice and run Monday through Thursday only. This hub aggregates roofing permit and contractor-registration requirements for South Lyon, Michigan, along with sourced roofing material references — every fact linked to its directory record.