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Applications and Permits
The city clerk's office is responsible for accepting applications for special events, banners, peddlers permits, film permits, parking stations, residential parking permits, valet parking stations, etc. Below you will find links to all of our applications.
PLEASE NOTE: The Treasurer’s Office accepts all payments for services. A service fee will be applied for credit/debit card payments as follows:
3 % of the payment amount, with a minimum service fee of $2.95 per payment transaction.
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Arts, Beats and Eats Parking Station Application
Code of the City of Royal Oak, Chapter 503-4
Application (Arts, Beats and Eats) online
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link. Upon receipt of payment, your application will be sent for review. You will be contacted upon approval or denial.
AB&E Parking Station Applications must be submitted 60 days prior to the event. Applications for 2023 are due July 3, 2023.
When you submit your online application you will be asked to submit:
- Site plan
- Photograph of your sign - in full color
- Corporation in good standing status
- Copy of driver's license
For information regarding Arts, Beats and Eats, visit their official website
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Banner Application
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link for the $225 non-refundable application fee. Upon receipt of payment, you will be notified of approval.
Application for a banner requests are for either the location at Main Street and 11 Mile Rd or Main Street at Fifth. Banners will be displayed for one week. Event must be approved by the city commission in advance of the event date.
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Film or Videotape Application
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link for the $12 non-refundable application fee. Upon receipt of payment, your application will be sent for review. You will be contacted upon approval or denial.
In order to film or videotape on city streets or other city property, you must submit an application and payment at least 3 days prior to the event.
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Hotel / Motel Application
Code of the City of Royal Oak, Chapter 394
Application (hotel/motel) online
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link. Upon receipt of payment, your application will be sent for review. You will be contacted upon approval or denial.
When you submit your online application you will be asked to submit:
- Certificate of Good Standing issued by the State of Michigan
- Affidavit (click here to download a blank affidavit)
- A list of your room rates
- An iChat report (you can go to the website www.michigan.gov/ichat to complete the report. Save it and you will be asked to upload it on the application)
- A copy of your driver's license
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Livestock Application
Application (Livestock) online
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link for the $20 non-refundable application fee. Upon receipt of payment, you will be notified of approval.
An application to harbor livestock/animal must be filled out and submitted to the city clerk's office.
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Massage Establishment Application
Code of the City of Royal Oak, Chapter 447
Application (Massage Establishment) online
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link. Upon receipt of payment of the $1000 non-refundable application fee , your application will be sent for review. You will be contacted upon approval or denial.
When you submit your online application you will be asked to submit:
- Certificate of Good Standing issued by the State of Michigan
- Personal Disclosure Form (download here)
- Affidavit (click here to download a blank affidavit)
- Background Information Consent Form (download here)
- Authorization to Release Information Form - notarized (download here)
- A copy of your driver's license
- A passport photo (2x2 - head and shoulders)
- An iChat report (you can go to the website www.michigan.gov/ichat to complete the report. Save it and you will be asked to upload it on the application)
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Parking Station Application
Code of the City of Royal Oak, Chapter 503
Application (Parking Station) online
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link for the non-refundable application fee. Upon receipt of payment, your application will be sent for review. You will be contacted upon approval or denial.
When you submit your online application you will be asked to submit:
- Copy of driver's license
- Site Diagram
- Certificate of good standing
Application must be submitted 30 days prior to beginning operations.
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Peddler's Application
Code of the City of Royal Oak, Chapter 526, Art. V
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link for the $50 non-refundable application fee. Upon receipt of payment, your application will be sent for review. You will be contacted upon approval or denial.
When you submit your online application you will be asked to submit:
- An iChat report (you can go to the website www.michigan.gov/ichat to complete the report. Save it and you will be asked to upload it on the application.
- A passport photo (color) taken within the past 60 days - must be 2" x 2" in size.
- A copy of your driver's license or state I.D.
Peddling includes any door to door soliciting as well as ice cream trucks. Application review may take up to 30 days. Permits are valid for 90 days after issuance.
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Quadricycle Application
Code of the City of Royal Oak, Chapter 720-15
Application (Quadricycles) online
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link for the $125 non-refundable application fee. Upon receipt of payment, your application will be sent for review. You will be contacted upon approval or denial.
When you submit your online application you will be asked to submit:
- A copy of your driver's license
- A certificate of liability insurance
- A plan of operation
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Residential Parking Permit Application
Application (Residential parking) online
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link. Upon receipt of payment, your permits will be mailed to you.
A 1 year residential parking permit is $25 / a 2 year residential parking permit is $50
When you submit your online application you will be asked to submit:
- a copy of your driver's license
- a copy of the vehicle registration for each vehicle being registered.
All residential parking permits expire on June 30th of a given year. Click here for instructions.
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School Parade/Walk Permit Application
Application (School Parade/Walk) online
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link for the $20 non-refundable application fee. Upon receipt of payment, your application will be sent for review and approval. You will be notified upon approval or denial.
When you submit your online application you will be asked to submit:
- a map showing the route of the event
This application is only for schools, and it must be turned in 30 days prior to your event.
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Solicitation Application
Code of the city of Royal Oak, Chapter 526
Application (Solicitation) online
A solicitation application must be filed with the city clerk.
When you submit your online application you will be asked to submit:
- Copy of your driver's license
- Permission form (click here to download a blank form)
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Special Event Permit
Code of the city of Royal Oak, Chapter 312
Application (Special Event) online
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link for the $125 non-refundable application fee. Upon receipt of payment, your application will be sent for review and approval. You will be notified upon approval.
Special event applications must be submitted 30 days prior to the event.
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Valet Parking Application
Application (Valet Parking) online
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link. Upon receipt of payment, your application will be sent for review. You will be contacted upon approval or denial.
When you submit your online application you will be asked to submit:
- a diagram/site plan
- copy of your liability insurance click for a sample
- license agreement. click here to download and fill out prior to applying online.
View the Valet sign specifics here
Businesses who operate valet services all year, must submit their applications by December 1st of the year to avoid late fees. Applications received after December 31st of the year will not be eligible to operate in the following calendar year.
One time, or special event valet services must submit their application 3 weeks prior to their event.
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Woodward Dream Cruise Application
Code of the city of Royal Oak, Chapter 312 (special events)
Application (Woodward Dream Cruise) online
This application is done online. Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to be sure that all information fields are complete. Once the review is complete, you will be emailed a payment link. Upon receipt of payment, your application will be sent for review. You will be contacted upon approval or denial.
When you submit your online application you will be asked to submit:
- a diagram of proposed site set-up
- a copy of the application signer's drivers license
- a copy of property owner authorization letter. click here to print one out
- a copy of proof of non-profit status
- a certificate of insurance. click here for a sample
Woodward Dream Cruise applications must be turned in 60 days prior to the event. Applications for 2023 are due June 20, 2023. If application is received after that date, there will be a late fee added to the application fee.