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Michigan DTMB General Schedule

GS #10: Michigan Townships retention schedule.

The 48 record series with retention rules in General Schedule #10 (approved 7-9-1997, updated 2009, 2014, 2026), with retention periods reproduced exactly as the official schedule prints them. Applies to: Townships, Charter townships.

The official PDF on michigan.gov DTMB schedule index

Educational reading aid, not legal advice. The official schedule remains the authority, retention periods are minimums, and records under litigation, audit, investigation, or a pending FOIA request must be kept regardless of the period. Confirm with the official PDF and your municipal attorney before disposing of anything.

Building Department

GS10-BUILDING-DEPARTMENT-AERIAL-PHOTOS

Aerial Photos

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Aerial Photos"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1
GS10-BUILDING-DEPARTMENT-APPLICATION-FOR-CONSTRUCTION

Application for Construction

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Life of the structure PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Application for Construction"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 600.5807(8)

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1
GS10-BUILDING-DEPARTMENT-ARCHITECTURAL-PLANS

Architectural Plans

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Architectural Plans"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1
GS10-BUILDING-DEPARTMENT-BUILDING-PLANS-COMMERCIAL

Building Plans, Commercial

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Building Plans, Commercial"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1
GS10-BUILDING-DEPARTMENT-BUILDING-PLANS-NON-COMMERCIA

Building Plans, Non-Commercial

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Life of the structure PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Building Plans, Non-Commercial"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1
GS10-BUILDING-DEPARTMENT-CERTIFICATE-OF-OCCUPANCY

Certificate of Occupancy

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Life of the structure PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Certificate of Occupancy"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1
GS10-BUILDING-DEPARTMENT-LICENSING-CERTIFICATES-OF-IN

Licensing Certificates of Inspectors or Contractors

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Licensing Certificates of Inspectors or Contractors"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1
GS10-BUILDING-DEPARTMENT-MASTER-PLAN

Master Plan

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Master Plan"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1
GS10-BUILDING-DEPARTMENT-PERMITS-AND-CONSTRUCTION-APP

Permits and Construction Applications

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Life of the structure PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Permits and Construction Applications"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1
GS10-BUILDING-DEPARTMENT-REPORTS-INSPECTOR

Reports (Inspector)

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Life of the structure PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Reports (Inspector)"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2
GS10-BUILDING-DEPARTMENT-SITE-PLANS

Site Plans

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Site Plans"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF

Ordinance Enforcement

GS10-ORDINANCE-ENFORCEMENT-COMPLAINTS-GENERAL

Complaints (General)

Written

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Complaints (General)"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 600.5807(8)

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2
GS10-ORDINANCE-ENFORCEMENT-COURT-CASES-CLOSED

Court Cases (Closed)

Includes repeat offenders record

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Case is closed PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Court Cases (Closed)"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 600.5807(8)

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2
GS10-ORDINANCE-ENFORCEMENT-COURT-CASES-OPEN

Court Cases (Open)

Cases pending in court.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Resolution PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Court Cases (Open)"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 600.5807(8)

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2
GS10-ORDINANCE-ENFORCEMENT-ORDINANCES

Ordinances

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Ordinances"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 41.185

Verify at the source: official PDF

Planning and Zoning

GS10-PLANNING-AND-ZONING-PERMITS

Permits

Applications for variances, supporting documents.

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Permits"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3
GS10-PLANNING-AND-ZONING-REZONING-APPLICATIONS

Rezoning Applications

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 10 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Rezoning Applications"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3
GS10-PLANNING-AND-ZONING-SITE-PLANS

Site Plans

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Site Plans"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF
GS10-PLANNING-AND-ZONING-SUBDIVISION-PLANS

Subdivision Plans

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Subdivision Plans"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3
GS10-PLANNING-AND-ZONING-ZONING-AMENDMENT-FILES

Zoning Amendment Files

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Zoning Amendment Files"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 125.279

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3
GS10-PLANNING-AND-ZONING-ZONING-BOARD-AND-ZBA-MINUTES

Zoning Board and ZBA Minutes

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Zoning Board and ZBA Minutes"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 41.185; 125.281

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3
GS10-PLANNING-AND-ZONING-ZONING-MAPS

Zoning Maps

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Zoning Maps"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3
GS10-PLANNING-AND-ZONING-ZONING-ORDINANCES

Zoning Ordinances

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Zoning Ordinances"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 41.185

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3

Public Works Department

GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-AGREEMENTS-CONSTRUCTION

Agreements - Construction

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Completion PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Agreements - Construction"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 600.5807(8)

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-AGREEMENTS-WATER-AND-SEW

Agreements - Water and Sewer Franchise

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Agreements - Water and Sewer Franchise"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-AGREEMENTS-WATER-AND-SEW-2

Agreements - Water and Sewer Hookup

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Agreements - Water and Sewer Hookup"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-ARREARS-REPORT

Arrears Report

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 5 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Arrears Report"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 123.162

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-CLAIMS-RECORD

Claims Record

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Claims Record"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-COMPLAINT-FORMS

Complaint Forms

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 4 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Complaint Forms"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 600.5805(8)

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-COMPLIANCE-ORDERS

Compliance Orders

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Compliance Orders"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-CROSS-CONNECTION-REPORTS

Cross Connection Reports

Safe Drinking Water Act Compliance

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 10 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Cross Connection Reports"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-DEBT-SERVICE-REPORT

Debt Service Report

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 5 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Debt Service Report"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-EASEMENT-FORMS

Easement Forms

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Easement Forms"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-HYDRANT-PERMITS

Hydrant Permits

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 4 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Hydrant Permits"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 600.5805(9)

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-MAINTENANCE-LOG

Maintenance Log

Equipment repairs

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Life of equipment PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Maintenance Log"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 600.5807(8)

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-MATERIAL-SAFETY-DATA-SHE

Material Safety Data Sheets

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created or changed PLUS: 4 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Material Safety Data Sheets"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-METER-REPLACEMENT-FILE

Meter Replacement File

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Replaced PLUS: 4 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Meter Replacement File"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 600.5805(9)

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-MISS-DIG-REPORTS

MISS DIG Reports

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "MISS DIG Reports"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-POLICIES-ADMINISTRATIVE

Policies - Administrative

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Policies - Administrative"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-PUMPAGE-REPORTS

Pumpage Reports

MDPH reports required

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 10 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Pumpage Reports"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-SAFETY-TRAINING-REPORTS

Safety Training Reports

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Safety Training Reports"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 14.32

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-SEWER-INSPECTION-FILES

Sewer Inspection Files

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Sewer Inspection Files"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-SEWER-VIOLATIONS

Sewer Violations

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Sewer Violations"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 600.5813

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-SPECIFICATIONS-FOR-SEWER

Specifications for Sewer Projects

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Specifications for Sewer Projects"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-TAP-AND-METER-CARDS

Tap and Meter Cards

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Tap and Meter Cards"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-TAP-REPORTS

Tap Reports

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Tap Reports"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-VEHICLE-REPAIR-LOG

Vehicle Repair Log

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: No longer owned PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Vehicle Repair Log"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014; MCL 600.5807(8)

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
GS10-PUBLIC-WORKS-DEPARTMENT-WATER-SERVICE-CONTROL-FI

Water Service Control File

Retention, as printed
PERMANENT

DTMB General Schedule #10 (Michigan Townships), series "Water Service Control File"; approved 7/9/1997, updated 2009, 2014

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
How Dekree handles this

Inside Dekree, these 48 series are applied to your actual records: the right series attached as documents land, disposition dates tracked, legal holds enforced, and every disposal logged with the schedule item that authorized it. When the state revises GS #10, the rules underneath your records update from the source.

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