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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 permits and License 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.  
 

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:

• Form Instructions
• Production Filming Permit Application
• ​Appendix A  - Fee Schedule

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.

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
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
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

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Licenses/Permits that require Council approval are listed below:

Permit / License Name	Fee(s)	Application
Curbside pick-up	$50.00	Form
Ice Cream Vendors	$200.00 per truck (with police inspection)	Form
Door-to-Door Distribution of Flyers	$300.00	Form
Door-to-Door Solicitation	$300.00	Form