Birmingham, MI · Oakland County
Obstruction Permit Application
This application is for people or businesses requesting permission to obstruct or close a sidewalk, road, or parking space in Birmingham.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Birmingham obstruction permit for a crane, dumpster, parking space, sidewalk, or road obstruction or closure. It asks for applicant and job information, the obstruction type and purpose, duration or dates, and whether temporary structures are proposed. The application lists a signed Obstruction Affidavit, proposed work plan, and insurance certificate as attachments, along with fees by permit type.
Who needs it
People or businesses planning an obstruction or closure in Birmingham should complete this application and provide the listed attachments.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Community Development – Engineering Department at 151 Martin Street, Birmingham, MI 48009. It lists fees by permit type and says to make checks payable to the City of Birmingham.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it includes a signed Obstruction Affidavit attachment, but the form does not state that the affidavit must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Obstruction Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and job information, describe the request, and state the obstruction duration or dates.
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Gather The Attachments
Include the signed Obstruction Affidavit, proposed work plan identifying the area, and insurance certificate listed on the form.
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Submit To The City
Use the Engineering Department address shown on the form and include the applicable fee by check payable to the City of Birmingham.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Birmingham Obstruction Permit Application for?
- It requests permission for an obstruction or closure involving a crane, dumpster, parking space, sidewalk, or road in Birmingham.
- What attachments does the application list?
- The form lists a signed Obstruction Affidavit, a plan of proposed work identifying the obstructed area, and an insurance certificate naming the City as additionally insured.
- Do I need a notary for the Obstruction Permit Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. It includes a signed Obstruction Affidavit attachment, but the form does not say the affidavit must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Obstruction Permit Application?
- The form identifies the Community Development – Engineering Department at 151 Martin Street, Birmingham, MI 48009. It lists permit fees and says checks should be payable to the City of Birmingham.