The following list consists of potential members of the City's formal "Joint
Site Plan Review Team" (exact make-up of members will depend upon
the type of site plan under review):
Zoning Department - The City of West Branch handles all zoning permit
Zoning Administrator John Dantzer (citymanager@westbranch.com)
For a copy of the City of West Branch Zoning Permit click HERE
Building Department - Ogemaw County handles all building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits
205 S. Eighth St
West Branch, MI 48661
Bryan Stein - Building Inspector (989-345-3370)
Craig Hughey - Plumbing/mechanical/electrical inspector (989-345-3370)
To visit the Ogemaw County Building Department website for permit forms, fees, or contact info click HERE
Zoning and Building Permit Survey
To complete a survey on your experience on the zoning or building permit application click HERE
Public Works Department
DPW Superintendent Mike Killackey (publicworks@westbranch.com) (989-345-0408)
Fire
Chief Brent Banning (989-345-3444)
Police
Chief Ken Walters (waltersk@westbranch.com) (989-345-2627)
Assessor
City Assessor Jim VanWormer (989-389-0841)
City Manager
John Dantzer (citymanager@westbranch.com) (989-345-0500)
Economic Development
Ogemaw EDC Director Penny Payea (989-345-1090)
Historic District Commission
[none at this time]
Consultants
[varies]
City Attorney
City Attorney Greg Meihn
City Prosecutor Ladonna Schultz
County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Experts
Ogemaw County Soil Conservation District (989-345-5470)
County Drain Commissioner
Ogemaw County Drain Commissioner Michael DeMatio (989-345-7498)
County Health Department
District Health Department #2 (800-504-2650)
County Road Commission
Ogemaw County Road Commission (989-345-0234)