Applications and Forms 

Permits

Permits are obtained by submitting an appropriate application form together with two copies of plans (PDF) for the proposed work. Applications are reviewed for compliance with code and safety requirements. Some applications require supporting documentation.

Many of our applications and registration forms are now available to download. You may also request to receive an application by fax or mail. At this time, applications cannot be submitted online. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Any faxed applications MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by a payment cover sheet (below) in order to process your permit or application. Any application received without payment information cannot be processed.

• Payment cover sheet (PDF)

Fees are based on the actual work being performed.

• Building permit fees (PDF) are based on the cost of the project.
• Electrical permit fees (PDF)
• Mechanical permit fees (PDF)
• Plumbing permit fees (PDF)

The following affidavits and instructions must accompany permits where applicable:

• Energy worksheet
• Home Owner Affidavit (where owner applies for permit)
• Insurance Requirements
• Investigation into House Relocation
• Reclamation of Usable Materials (where a house is proposed for demolition)

List of Applications/Forms

(Please visit the Appeals Board page to download Building, Housing, Sign and Zoning Board of Appeals applications.)

• Barricade (PDF) - on public property
  
  
• Building Application - Residential (PDF)
  For All Building Applications (including plan examination) 
  Please include two sets of plans with your application.  One will be retained by Planning & Development Services and one must be posted on the job site with your permit.  A minimum of 24 hours is required for review and processing.  (Multiple applications on a property may require additional processing time.) 
  
  
• Building Application - Commercial (PDF)
  Note: Site planned projects have additional permit requirements. Contact the Planning Division at 734-794-6265 or Planning@a2gov.org to initiate a project. 

• Contractor/Applicant Registration (PDF)
  
  
• Demolition Procedures Packet (PDF)
  
  
• Extended Construction Work Hours (PDF)
  
  
• Fence Guidelines and Zoning Compliance Application (PDF)
  
  
• Grading Application (PDF)
  Soil erosion and sedimentation control for residential and commercial property.  Your permit must be posted on the job site.
  
  
• Historic District Commission Application (PDF)
  
  
• Peddler/Solicitor License Application - for profit (PDF)
  
  
• NEW! Portable Off-Premise Sign in DDA (PDF)
  
  
• Plan Revision Request (PDF)
  
  
• Right-of-Way (PDF)
  
  
• Sidewalk Occupancy Application (PDF)
  
  
• Sign Application (PDF)
  
  
• Solicitation - non-profit organization (PDF)
  
  
• Special Event - Competitive (PDF)
  
  
• Special Event - Non-Competitive (PDF) 
  Please note new notification requirements
  
  
• Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Request (PDF)
  
  
• Trade Permit Application (PDF)
  (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing) - A minimum of 24 hours is required for review and processing. Multiple applications on a property may require additional processing time. Your permit must be posted on the job site.
  
  
• Unoccupied Building Notification (PDF)
  
  
• Zoning Compliance Application - Construction (PDF)
  
  
• Zoning Compliance Application - Use/Sales (PDF)
  

****Banner, Block Party and Noise permits are currently handled through the Clerk's offices on the 2nd floor of City Hall.  Please contact them at 734.794.6140 for additional information and procedures.