Licenses, Registrations & Permits
Business Registration
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).
See table below for the correct registration form for your business. If you have any questions as to the catagory contact the Clerk's office at 313 928 1144.
General Retail
|
$70.00 |
 Form |
Restaurant
|
$150.00 |
Form |
| Gas Station w/ Convenience Store |
$200.00 |
Form |
Hotels / Motels
|
$250.00 |
Form |
Banquet Halls
|
$200.00 |
Form |
Production Filming Permit
Prior to any commercial film production, (e.g. a commercial, music video, movie, etc.) a Production Filming Permit will need to be required. Listed below are the forms used in the process. They are:
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, each lasting up to 5 consecutive days.
Garage/Estate Sale Permit Application
Permits and Registrations that
do not require Council approval are listed below:
| Permit / License Name |
Fee(s) |
Application |
| Block Party |
FREE (with form containing residents signatures) |
928-1144 |
| Amusement Distributor Fee |
$150.00 |
|
| Mechanical / Amusement Device |
$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. |
Form |
| Landscaping |
$50.00
Valid Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration, and proof of insurance for each vehicle and liability insurance for the business. |
Form |
| Sign Hangers |
$150.00 with proof of insurance |
Form |
| Taxi Cab |
$75.00 per cab with police inspection, proof of license of driver |
Form |
| Cement/Concrete Haulers |
$100.00 with proof of insurance |
Form |
Licenses/Permits that require Council approval are listed below:
| Permit / License Name |
Fee(s) |
Application |
Curbside pick-up
|
$50.00 |
Form |
| Door-to-Door Distribution of Flyers |
$300.00 |
Form |
| Door-to-Door Solicitation |
$300.00 |
Form |