Grosse Pointe, MI · Wayne County
Zoning Compliance & Business Opening Application
This application requests zoning review for a proposed business or property use and is filed with the City of Grosse Pointe Building Department.
What this form is
The City requires this application before a business opens or a property’s use changes, so the Building Department can review and approve the proposal. Applicants provide business and property details, describe operations, hours, staffing, parking, and proposed exterior changes, and identify whether food, alcohol, outdoor activity, or signage is involved. Approval does not replace a separate business license or other required reviews.
Who needs it
A business applicant must submit this application before opening a business or changing a property’s use in Grosse Pointe.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form and supporting documents to the City of Grosse Pointe Building Department, 17147 Maumee, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230. You may submit it at City Hall or email it to [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning Compliance & Business Opening Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and property details and describe the proposed business, operations, and site plans.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include any supporting documents; provide an outdoor layout in the site plan if outdoor activity or seating is proposed.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed form and supporting documents at City Hall, by email to [email protected], or to the Building Department at the listed address.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Compliance & Business Opening Application?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it, and identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- When must I submit this application?
- Submit it to the Building Department before opening a business or changing the use of a property. Approval may not replace a separate business license or other reviews.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant, business, and property details, proposed use and operations, hours, employees, parking, and information about food, alcohol, outdoor activity, exterior changes, and signage.
- How do I submit the application?
- Send the completed form and supporting documents to the Building Department at 17147 Maumee, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230, submit them at City Hall, or email them to [email protected].
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Compliance & Business Opening Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.