Licenses & Permits

Application for Direct Seller,Solicitors Door to Door.pdfLicenses & Permits

Business License

Business licenses are required for all businesses operating within the City with the exception of those that are licenses through the State of Michigan. License fees vary with the business and must be renewed every year (December 31st).

Download Business License Application

 

Garage/Estate Sale Permits

Garage/Estate Sale licenses are also required by City Ordinance and cost $10.00. All households are allowed up to two garage/estate sales per year.

Download Garage/Estate Sale Permit Application

 

Other Licenses

Licenses that do not require Council approval are listed below:

Permit/License Name Fee(s) Application
General Retail $70.00 Download
Restaurant $150.00 Download
Gas Station w/Convenience Store $200.00 Download
Hotels/Motels $250.00 Download
Banquet Halls $200.00  Download
Amusement Distributor Fee $150.00  

Mechanical/Amusement Devise

$25.00 per Machine

 

Pool Table

$10.00 per Table

 

Jukebox

$10.00 per Machine

 

Going Out of Business

$100.00 (with inventory list and dates of sale)

 

Snow Plow

$50.00  Valid Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration, and proof of insurance for each vehicle and liability insurance for the business.

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Landscaping

$ 50.00 Valid Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration, and proof of insurance for each vehicle and liability insurance for the business. Download
Sign Hangers $150.00 with proof of insurance Download
Taxi Cab $75.00 per cab with police inspection, proof of license of driver Download

Cement/Concrete Haulers

 

$100.00 with proof of insurance Download

Licenses/Permits that require Council approval are listed below:

Permit/License Name Fee(s) Application
Curbside pick-up $50.00 Download
Ice Cream Vendors $200.00 per truck (with police inspection) Download
Door-to-Door Distribution of Flyers $300.00 Download
Door-to-Door Solicitation $300.00
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Block Party FREE (with form containing residents signatures) Download