Bloomfield Hills, MI · Oakland County
Residential Right-of-Way Permit Application
Bloomfield Hills residents and project representatives use this application to request a permit for proposed residential structures or improvements in the public right-of-way.
What this form is
The application requests details about the proposed right-of-way use, construction, location, maintenance, and anticipated activities, along with owner, designer, and contractor information. Applicants must submit it with plans and supporting documents for the city’s review; the included guidelines describe design and safety standards for residential structures in the right-of-way.
Who needs it
Residents or their representatives proposing residential structures or improvements in the right-of-way should complete and submit this permit application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Bloomfield Hills Building Department, 45 E. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, with three sets of plans, the RCOC-approved application, and an insurance certificate naming the City as an additional insured. The application page lists a $250 fee, while its included fee schedule lists a $300 total.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the certification, and the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residential Right-of-Way Permit Application and review its guidelines and requirements.
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Complete And Sign The Form
Fill in the project, proposed use, and applicant information, then sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include three sets of plans, the RCOC-approved application, and an insurance certificate naming the City as an additional insured.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit the application and attachments to the City of Bloomfield Hills Building Department at 45 E. Long Lake Road.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Residential Right-of-Way Permit Application for?
- It requests a permit for proposed residential structures or improvements in the right-of-way and collects project details and supporting information for city review.
- What must I include with the application?
- The application requests three sets of site plans, a copy of the Road Commission for Oakland County’s approved application, and an insurance certificate naming the City as an additional insured.
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Right-of-Way Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Residential Right-of-Way Permit Application?
- Submit it to the City of Bloomfield Hills Building Department at 45 E. Long Lake Road with the required plans and supporting documents. The application page lists a $250 fee; the included fee schedule lists a $300 total.