Dearborn, MI · Wayne County
Certificate of Operation Application (Bulk Storage)
Bulk storage facility applicants use this form to request a Dearborn certificate of operation and provide facility, site, and compliance plan information.
What this form is
This application requests a certificate of operation for a bulk storage facility in Dearborn and collects facility, location, compliance plan, and applicant details. Applicants must include supporting materials such as a scaled site plan; the form also lists application processing and plan review fees, with additional requirements for alternate compliance plans or variance requests.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a certificate of operation for a Dearborn bulk storage facility should complete this form and provide the required supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Dearborn Economic Development Department, 16901 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48124, through dbnpermits.dearborn.gov. The form lists a $100 application processing fee and plan review fees of $5,000 for a Standard Compliance Plan or $2,500 for an Alternate Compliance Plan.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; a designated agent must provide a separate notarized written statement from the landowner authorizing the agent to secure a permit.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the bulk storage Certificate of Operation Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the location, facility, compliance plan, applicant, landowner, and responsible party information requested.
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Gather Required Materials
Include five copies of the required scaled site plan and any additional materials applicable to your compliance plan or variance request.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and materials to the Economic Development Department through dbnpermits.dearborn.gov or at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Bulk Storage Certificate of Operation Application?
- No, the application itself is signed without a notary. A designated agent must provide a separate notarized written statement from the landowner authorizing the agent to secure a permit.
- How do I submit the bulk storage application?
- Submit it to the Economic Development Department at 16901 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48124, through dbnpermits.dearborn.gov. The form lists a $100 application processing fee.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form calls for five copies of a scaled site plan sealed by a state-licensed engineer. It also lists additional materials for Standard or Alternate Compliance Plans and variance requests.
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