Permits & licensing in Michigan local government
What Michigan city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
485 Michigan meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Michigan with the most permits & licensing activity
- Lansing, MI (61)
- East Lansing, MI (42)
- Grand Rapids, MI (31)
- Kalamazoo County, MI (22)
- Albion, MI (20)
- Pleasant Ridge, MI (20)
- Traverse City, MI (18)
- Birmingham, MI (17)
- Royal Oak, MI (17)
- Carson City, MI (15)
- Allen Park, MI (15)
- Detroit, MI (13)
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Berrien County Sewage Appeal Board to review three on-site sewage appeals
The Berrien County On-Site Sewage Appeal Board will meet to hear and decide on three separate sewage permit appeals. The board will review presentations from the county and the applicants for each property.
Planning Commission to consider special use permit for early learning center
The Muskegon Planning Commission will meet to discuss a special use permit for a school and co-work space at 451 S Getty St. The agenda includes a public hearing for Case 2026-14 and standard procedural items.
Committee considers noise permits for sewer projects and winter snow removal assessments
The Committee on City Operations will discuss board appointments and non-profit recognition. The body is deciding on public hearings for noise permits related to sewer projects and a special assessment for winter snow and ice removal.
HDC to review porch repairs at 1200 6th St.
The Historic District Commission will consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for porch supports and skirting replacement. The body will also discuss design guidelines and sample RFPs.
Planning Commission to consider cannabis retail permit for 625 North Ave.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if Top Brands LLC may operate an adult-use marihuana retail facility. The request involves a 2,100 square foot vacant commercial building in the T-3 Neighborhood Commercial District.
City considers $7.5 million project and mobility blueprint contract
The Committee of the Whole will discuss several development incentives and a new consulting contract for a city mobility blueprint. The body is also reviewing social district permit applications and travel requests for commissioners.
City Council approves $675,168.59 in bills and cemetery deed transactions
The Alpena City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes $675,168.59 in bills and several cemetery deed purchases for burial lots. The council will also recommend approval of a Class C liquor license for The Tackle Box Tavern at 304 North Ninth Avenue. In new business, the council will discuss modifications…
First United Methodist Church sign permit application reviewed
The Downtown Design Review Board will consider a sign permit application submitted by First United Methodist Church at 57 W 10th Street. The application includes a $25 processing fee and proposes aluminum‑composite signs above the 9th and 10th street entrances. The meeting also provides time for public comment and…
Council to approve $377,612.11 change order for wastewater treatment plant upgrades
The Albion City Council will vote on a range of items, including several consent calendar approvals and individual agenda items. Key decisions include a $377,612.11 change order for wastewater treatment plant renovations and a $50,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The council will also…
Commission to vote on extending TIF‑97 plan for downtown development
The City Commission will consider a range of items, including several liquor‑license amendments, permanent traffic control orders, and contract approvals. Old business includes a public hearing on the 2026‑2030 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and a recommendation to place a ballot proposal to amend and extend the…
Board to consider approving FY2027 operating budget
The Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board will meet July 16, 2026, to consider approving the revised FY2027 operating budget for submission to member municipalities. They will also review the June 2026 financial report and operations report, and discuss any new or old business. The agenda includes public…
Rezoning hearing for 507 Biddle Ave for multifamily apartments
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request from A&J Realty Holdings to change 507 Biddle Avenue from General Business District (B2) to Plan Development (PD) for multifamily apartments, and on a sign permit appeal by Ron Thomas for a mural at 3131 Biddle Avenue. The commission will also…
Zoning Board to hear two permit appeals
The Wyandotte Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two appeals regarding building permits for a pergola and an air conditioner unit. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
City Commission to approve water/sewer rates and special assessments
The Marine City City Commission will approve minutes, business licenses, and a consent agenda including expenditures of $389,592.23 and the renewal of workers' compensation insurance. The body will also vote on a new water/sewer rate ordinance and special assessments for delinquent utility and grass-cutting accounts.
City Council to approve road closures, parcel splits, and license renewals
The Gaylord City Council will review and approve a series of administrative items including the renewal of two marijuana licenses, the closure of South Court Street, and the resignation of the City Clerk. The meeting will also address the approval of expenditures and a motion to review the committee structure.
Board considers annexation and rezoning of 4N161 Walter Drive
The Board of Trustees will discuss the annexation and rezoning of 4N161 Walter Drive and a plat of consolidation for multiple properties. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various liquor license and real estate ordinances.
City Commission approves sidewalk repairs and water main project
The Birmingham City Commission will approve a $971,825.64 contract for concrete sidewalk repairs and a special assessment for water service replacements on S. Eton Street. The body also sets a public hearing for a liquor license and discusses a new sustainability fee.
Lansing City Council considers data center moratorium and various city appointments
The City Council will consider a temporary moratorium on new data centers and several board appointments. The agenda also includes orders to make safe or demolish specific properties and various noise special permits.
Committee to review snow removal assessments and a fireworks permit
The Committee on City Operations will discuss and take action on a claim appeal, a fireworks permit, and special assessments for winter services. These items affect city fee collections and event permitting.
City Council to consider special event application for Blue Steel Car Show
The City Council will review a special event application submitted by Blue Steel Automotive. The request is for an annual car show scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Board to consider two canal seawall and fill permits
The Water Resources Development & Advisory Board will hold public hearings and consider approval of two canal cases involving seawall replacement and fill at specific addresses in St. Clair Shores. The board may also approve meeting minutes and hear audience comments.
Council to award bid for water line replacement, consider housing zone
The Kingsford City Council will vote on awarding a bid to Oberstar Inc. for the FY2026 DWSRF Service Line Replacement Project and set a hearing date for a proposed Residential Block Re-Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program Zone. Other items include a variance request and deck/fence variance hearing, a…
City Commission to vote on attainable housing district and TIF extension
The Traverse City Commission is considering creating an attainable housing facilities district, which would allow for a public hearing and allocation of funds. They will also vote on a ballot proposal to amend and extend the TIF-97 tax increment financing plan, requiring a public vote in November. Additional items…
Committee reviews $2.5 million Cass Park improvement contract
The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider a public hearing request for residential parking zones on Second Street and Peterboro Street, review a petition to hold Monroe Street weekend events in Greektown, and evaluate several event permits and two park‑improvement contracts, including a…
ZBA to consider lot line adjustment and rental license request
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for two property-specific requests. The board will decide on a lot line adjustment for Lilac Avenue and a rental license application for Tamarisk Drive.
Council to vote on liquor license transfer for Lola's Mexican Grill
The City Council will review and provide its opinion on Lola's Mexican Grill's application to transfer a Class C liquor license and obtain new Sunday Sales permits at 3033 Biddle. A resolution supporting the issuance is proposed, pending compliance with local laws. The council will also hear public comments.
Committee votes on liquor license transfer for Anna’s House at 445 E Eisenhower Pkwy
The Liquor License Review Committee will vote on transferring a tavern license to a Class C license for Anna’s House. Members will also review a proposed application process for social districts and hear an attorney update on the A2WINEMAN project. The session includes routine minute approvals and public comment.
Committee to vote on snow removal special assessment for winter 2025-2026
The Committee on City Operations will consider several resolutions, including reappointing Ronald Embry to the Human Relations Board, appointing Shunkea Brown, a community funding application for the Anishinaabe Friendship Center's pow wow, a liquor license transfer for B&A Unicorn Inc., and a special assessment for…
Sign permit request for My Big Fat Shawarma at 31243 Southfield Road
The Planning Commission will consider a sign permit application for My Big Fat Shawarma located at 31243 Southfield Road. The meeting also includes routine items such as approvals of the agenda, minutes, public comments, and staff reports.
Two liquor license applications for Smoke City and Fox & Fire Pizzeria to be considered
The Liquor Hearings Officer will discuss and possibly take action on two liquor license applications. The first is a Package Liquor License for Smoke City NV L.P. at 2311 N Carson St with manager Kassandra Lopez. The second is a Dining Room with Hard Liquor License for FOX BREWERY & PUB LLC dba FOX & FIRE PIZZERIA &…
Planning Commission to consider 50-lot residential development
The Planning Commission will discuss and possibly act on two special use permits and one subdivision map. These items include a proposed residential development and a public works facility.
Council to vote on budget amendments, AI usage policy, and Pride Month resolution
The Roseville City Council will consider approving a consent agenda that includes a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, new AI and generative AI usage policies, social district permits for two businesses, and a disbursement list totaling over $2.6 million. Under new business, the council will vote on FY…
City Council to set 2026‑2027 water and sewer rates and approve key licenses
The Gaylord City Council will vote on several approvals, including a resolution establishing water and sewer rates for 2026‑2027, budget adjustments, and a property annexation. The council will also consider license renewals for a marijuana cafe and an outdoor/ liquor permit for Iron Pig. Additional items include a…
Board to vote on two-year cannabis permit renewals and an Economic Initiative Fund loan
The Economic Development Corporation Board will consider several items, including permit renewal recommendations for two cannabis businesses. They will also review a loan request to the Economic Initiative Fund for Auld Ned's, LLC dba The Emerald Oak. Additional discussion includes correspondence with Attorney Wood.
Council to vote on ballot language for charter amendments
The City Council will consider resolutions to place charter amendment language on the ballot for two sections (Chapter 10 and Chapter 7). Other action items include authorizing a grant application for 100 S. Superior, approving a separation agreement, and issuing a request for proposals for a comprehensive plan update…
Council to vote on 2026-2027 city budget and annual amendment
The City Council will consider approving the 2026-2027 Budget Resolution and an Annual Budget Amendment. Other business includes a Gateway Fiber Metro Act Permit and renewal of a library cooperative services agreement. Routine consent items include fund obligations totaling over $282,000 across various city funds.
City to allocate $9.6 million to affordable housing fund
The Committee of the Whole will vote on a $9,595,000 payment to the Grand Rapids Community Foundation for the Affordable Housing Fund, approve a $50,000 annual purchase agreement for electric steam services, and consider social district permit applications. Briefings will cover FY2027 budget follow-up and 2026…
Committee to consider $26M Profile Films project, multiple public hearings
The Community Development Committee will vote on fireworks permits for two events, schedule public hearings for several redevelopment projects including a brownfield plan amendment and industrial development district for Profile Films, and approve contracts for road reconstruction, park improvements, and riverfront…
Council to vote on FY2026-2027 budget appropriation resolution
This regular meeting includes a vote on the FY2026-2027 Budget Appropriations Act, consideration of the Cass Ave sanitary sewer replacement project proposal, a permit request to lay fiber optic cable on Pyle Drive, and a closed session to discuss a land sale offer. The agenda also features a non-union wage resolution…
DRB reviews signage proposals for Love's Ice Cream and Captrust downtown locations
The Downtown Design Review Board will evaluate two signage applications for downtown Holland. Members will assess the design, dimensions, and placement of proposed signs for Love's Ice Cream at 5 W 8th St and Captrust at 85 E 8th St. The board will determine if the projects comply with downtown design guidelines…