Items you may need a permit for
• A tri-pod or dolly is used on sidewalks or streets.
• A generator is used on a sidewalk or street.
• Activities outside of noise ordinance.
• Access to city water is needed.
• Filming takes place on city-owned property, such as rights of way, parks, etc.
• If traffic will be interrupted on City streets for more than 15 minutes.
• On-street public parking will be impacted.
• Pedestrian traffic on sidewalks will be interrupted.
• Special effects usage.
• Street or lane closures.
• Tent or canopy usage.
• Wires or cables run across or over sidewalks or streets.
Permits and applications
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Permits and Applications |
Fees* |
Contact |
Average Processing Time |
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Fire Hydrant Connection to City Water |
City Field Operation labor costs. |
Chuck Fojtik (734) 794-6350 x43332 |
Dependent upon request. |
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Lane Closure Permit Webpage
Application (PDF)
|
Standard lane closure review is $30 total. Extensive lane closures are billed at $100 per hour. |
John Brink (734) 794-6000 ext. 43642 or e-mail: jbrink@a2gov.org. |
Minimum 48 hours required for review and processing. |
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Noise Permit (PDF)
Required if activities before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m. |
$8 fee |
City Clerk's Office (734) 794-6140 |
Five days required for review and processing. |
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Park Rental Opportunities Webpage
Park Rental Brochure (PDF) |
Fees dependent upon requested location. See Park Rental Brochure (PDF) |
(734) 794-6430 |
Minimum 7 days advance notice. Film location agreement required. |
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Sign Removal and Replacement Requests |
City Field Operation labor costs. |
Chuck Fojtik (734) 794-6350 x43332 |
Dependent upon request. |
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Street Barricade Permit Application (PDF) |
Fees dependent on specific request. |
Permit Desk (734) 794-6267 |
Minimum 24 hours required for review and processing. |
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Sidewalk Occupancy Permit (PDF) |
Daily Permit: $.05 per square foot of sidewalk space. |
Permit Desk (734) 794-6267 Option 5 |
Minimum 7 days advance notice. |
| Special Events Permit |
$34 |
Jan Barber (734) 794-6000 x42199 |
60 days advance notice required. |
*All fees have been approved by the Ann Arbor City Council.