Section R. 259.291 - ApplicationsRule 291.
(1) Application shall be made for a commission permit, unless otherwise authorized in these rules, before a structure, natural growth, or other object shall be erected, rebuilt, altered, allowed to grow or maintained within the areas described in R 259.292 and R 259.293, which will result in an object extending more than 500 feet above the highest point of land within a 1 mile radius from the object.(2) No application shall be required for the emergency repair, alteration, or replacement of public utility structures, other than buildings when the height of such structures will not be increased. Any circumstances calling for immediate action or remedy in the repair, alteration, or replacement of public utility structures shall be deemed an emergency.Mich. Admin. Code R. 259.291