Permit Center

NOTICE: Please follow THESE DIRECTIONS on how to apply for a Building, Zoning, or Historic District permit during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
For a Right-of-Way or  Street Tree permit, please call the Department of Public Services with questions or to schedule an appointment at 734-483-1421.

Address Assignment

  1. Address Request Form (PDF)

Alley Vacation or Closure

  1. Alley Closure Application
  2. Alley Vacation Application

Animal Permits

  1. Beekeeping Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Chicken Permit Application (PDF)

Building Permit Applications

  1. Building Permit and Plan Review Application
  2. Trade Permit Application (Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing )
  3. Contractor Registration Form
  4. Zoning Review Application (For Fences, Sheds, Etc.)
  5. New Accessory Building Factsheet
  6. Sidewalk Cafe Application

Burn Permits

  1. Burn Permit Application

Business Applications

  1. Health Club Application (PDF)
  2. Secondhand Dealer License Application (PDF)
  3. Business Registration (for Home Occupations Only)
  4. Business Occupancy and License Application Preinspection Checklist
  5. Business Occupancy and License Application

Construction Permit Applications

  1. Building Permit and Plan Review Application
  2. Contractor Registration Form
  3. Sidewalk Cafe Application
  4. Zoning Review Application (For Fences, Sheds, Etc.)

Fire Inspection Checklists

  1. YFD Fire Inspection Checklist -- Concessions
  2. YFD Fire Inspection Checklist -- Tents
  3. YFD Fire Inspection Checklist--Apartments
  4. YFD Fire Inspection Checklist--Restaurants
  5. YFD Inspection Checklist--Small Businesses

Food Trucks / Carts

  1. For-profit Peddler Solicitor License Application (PDF)
  2. Mobile Food Concessions Fire Safety Inspection Requirements
  3. Temporary Mobile Food Concessions

Garage & Yard Sales

  1. Garage and Yard Sale Fact Sheet (PDF)

Historic District Commission

  1. Historic District Work Permit Application
  2. Historic District Demolition Permit Application
  3. Historic District Fact Sheet
  4. Historic District Map
  5. MHPN preservation professionals directory

Home Occupation

  1. Business Registration (PDF)
  2. Home Occupation Fact Sheet (PDF)

Liquor License

  1. Liquor License Application (PDF)
  2. Liquor License Policy (PDF)
  3. Redevelopment Liquor License Information (PDF)
  4. Special Permits (PDF)

Lot Split or Combination

  1. Property Split or Combination Application

Marihuana Facilities Permit

  1. Marijuana Facilities Permit App.pdf
  2. Marihuana Score Sheet.pdf

Peddler/Solicitor License

  1. For Profit Peddler Solicitor Application 2019.pdf
  2. Non-profit Peddler Solicitor License Application (PDF)
  3. Peddler and Solicitor Application (PDF)

Planning Documents

  1. Development Flowchart (PDF)
  2. Engineering Standards (PDF)

Rental Inspections

  1. Guidelines for Rental Property Requirements
  2. HVAC Certification Form
  3. New Date Request for Rental Inspection
  4. Property Maintenance Complaint Form
  5. Property Registration Form

Right-Of-Way Permits

  1. ROW Application (PDF)
  2. Street Tree Permit (PDF)

Sign Permits

  1. Sidewalk Sign (PDF)
  2. Sign Factsheet
  3. Sign Permit Application

Special Event Permits

  1. City of Ypsilanti Special Events Policy (PDF)
  2. Special Event Application (fill in, print and mail) (PDF)
  3. Noise Permit Application Fillable.pdf

Zoning & Planning Approvals and Permits

  1. Amend Zoning Map Application (Rezoning)
  2. Amend Zoning Text Application
  3. Appeal of Administrative Decision (ZBA)
  4. Application for a Specific Interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance (ZBA)
  5. Child Care Business Factsheet
  6. FAA Requirements for All New Structures
  7. Fee-in-lieu of Parking Application ( Center and Historic Corridor only)
  8. New Construction R-1 Fact Sheet
  9. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application
  10. Preapplication Meeting Application
  11. Sidewalk Cafe 2020
  12. Site Plan Review Application (PC)
  13. Sketch Plan Review Application (PC)
  14. Special Nonconforming Status Application (PC)
  15. Special Use Application (PC)
  16. Variance Application (ZBA)