Location of different zoning codes in the city of Detroit, Michigan. Parcels sharing the same zoning code have been dissolved together, but remain separated by street boundaries. A comprehensive list of zoning code descriptions is contained in the attribute table. Data are from 2010 and may not reflect changes in the zoning code of parcels.Click here for metadata.

A building permit is the approval given by the Buildings, Safety, Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) to complete work on a building according to City Codes and State of Michigan Construction Codes. Column definitionsrecord_idUnique identifier used to track this permit within BSEED's Accela database.street_numStreet number of the property address where the permit was issued.street_dirStreet direction of the property address where the permit was issued.street_nameStreet name of the property address where the permit was issued.street_typeStreet type for the property address where the permit was issued.submitted_dateDate the application was received. Applications are submitted to BSEED by property owners or licensed professionals.issued_dateDate the permit was issued. The permit is issued when the permit application is approved. Permits are issued by BSEED staff.days_to_completeNumber of days the permit holder was given to complete activities articulated in the permit. The permit holder is generally given 6 months to complete the permit work and more time if there are consistent inspection activities.statusCurrent status of the permit. All records provided here have a status of Issued.amountThis is the amount the permit applicant was required to pay for the permit.current_legal_useThe building's current Type of Use. It is defined by the Michigan Building Code in conjunction with the City of Detroit Zoning Ordinance.storiesStories is the total number of floors in the building. Permits may be issued for individual floors or groups of floors.zoning_districtThe type of zoning district where the building is located. The City of Detroit Zoning Ordinance is written by the City Planning Commission and approved by City Council.proposed_useThe Type of Use that the permit applicant proposed for the relevant building space after the permitted work is completed. The Type of Use is defined by the Michigan Building Code in conjunction with the City of Detroit Zoning Ordinance.type_of_constructionThe type of construction activity according to the Michigan Building Code. They are the types of construction used to erect buildings. There are five types and nine sub-categories.permit_typeThe category of building permit that was issued.description_of_workNotes and further specifications about the building permit. They may contain details about the location information, related grants, or related building permits.parcel_idUnique number used to track the parcel of land the building is located on. Parcel IDs are assigned by the Office of the Assessor.