Applications/Forms
Most forms you can fill out on your computer. After completing the request you need to print it, sign it, and submit it for processing.
Building Construction/Renovation Permits
City Assessor
- Affidavit to Claim Small Business Exemption under MCL211.9(0) Form 5076
- Personal Property Statement Form 632
- Principal Residence Affidavit Form 2368 (formerly known as Homestead)
- Request to Rescind Principal Residence Exemption Form 2602 (formerly known as Homestead)
- STC Affidavit for Disabled Veteran's Exemption Form 5107
- Poverty Exemption Request (to be processed at March, July or December Board of Review)
City Clerk
- Accounts Payable Direct Deposit Form
- Banner Permit
- Board and Commission Application Form
- Business Registration Application Form
- Mobile Food Vending Application Form
- Minor Home Occupation Application Form
- Voter Registration Form
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
- FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
- FOIA Request for Public Records
- Public Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
- FOIA Denial Appeal Forms
Historic District Commission
- Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
- Application for Demolition - Historic Record Information
- Paint Colors – Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
- Request for Design Assistance
- Routine Maintenance – Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
- Signage – Awnings – Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
Planning Commission
- Parcel Splits
- Planned Unit Development Applications
- Site Plan Reviews Level I for Commercial and Industrial Uses
- Site Plan Reviews Level II for Commercial and Industrial Uses
- Special Use Permit Applications
- Street and/or Alley Vacation Requests
- Zoning Amendment Requests
Under certain circumstances the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission may require additional information in the form of one or more of the following:
Planning & Zoning Department
- Driveway Permit Application/Standards/Sample Drawing
- Parcel Combination Request Form
- Parcel Split Request
- Residential Land Use Permit Application/Basic Site Plan/Check List
- Sign Permit Application/Sign Plan Requirements
- Boundary Adjustment Form
As of June 16, 2017 Fences no longer require a permit, but must be constructed in compliance with Section 508 of the Zoning Ordinance.