Site Plan Review

A detailed engineered site plan shall be submitted directly to the city engineering division for review and approval when required by City Code, City Commission, Planning Commission, Zoning Board or City Engineer.  Some examples include:

  • Paving / repaving a private parking lot, walkways or patios
  • New subdivision / condominium developments
  • Commercial construction projects
  • Other improvements or new development of commercial, industrial and multiple-family sites
  • Utility improvements in public right-of-way (gas, electric, telecommunications)
Plans shall be in conformance with requirements outlined in the City of Royal Oak Site Plan Design Standards. A minimum of two complete sets of drawings are required.

Reviews of plans will not begin until the plan review fee has been paid.

Open office hours for discussion of site plans are available, or request an appointment by contacting the Engineering Division

Open Office Hours  
Monday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Site Plan Review

Storm Water Detention


Any development, renovation or addition to an existing development within the city must detain the storm water runoff from the improvement on-site in accordance with City Ordinance §644.  This requirement excludes properties in the Central Business District Zones and properties used for one- and two-family residential purposes. Properties that are less than 6,100 square feet in area do not require storm water detention, but may have to file a lien for future storm water detention with the city.

Useful Documents

  1. Site Plan Design Standards 10-2012
  2. Engineering Division Fee Schedule
  3. 2017 Standard Specifications for Construction