Contact staff at building@bloomfieldhillsmi.net for questions or to submit permit applications.  

Building Permit Applications 

• New Construction / Renovation / Alterations / Accessory Structures / Pool / Fence Permit Application 
• Minor Grading & Landscaping / Demolition / Deck / Signs / Trees / Driveway / Generator Permit Application 
• Roof / Windows / Doors / Siding / Basement Waterproofing Permit Application
• Temporary Sign Permit Application 
• Residential Right of Way Permit Application 
• Right of Way (Utilities) Permit Application 
• Road Preservation Bond Application 
• Small Cell Facilities Permit Application
• Tent and Temporary Structure Permit Application 

Soil Erosion Sedimentation Control (SESC) Applications and References

• Soil Erosion Sedimentation Control (SESC) Permit Application
• Guide to Soil Erosion Sedimentation Control (SESC) 
• SESC Plan Requirements
• Site Prioritization Matrix 

Trade Permit Applications

• Electrical Permit Application 
• Mechanical Permit Application 
• Plumbing Permit Application  
• Fire Alarm Permit Application 
• Fire Suppression Permit Application 

Project Checklists

The project checklists were created to provide a concise list submittal requirements for the various plan reviews and projects. Each building permit application or board / commission application must include a completed checklist at the time of submittal.  

• Accessory Structure / Fence / Wall / Gate / Pillar Checklist 
• As-Built Certification
• Commercial Plan Review Checklist  
• Grading Checklist
• Residential New Construction Checklist
• Sign Request Checklist
• Site Plan Review Checklist
• Tree Removal and Preservation Checklist

References and Ordinance Graphics

• Building Inspection Guidelines 
• Landscape Open Space Calculation Form and Graphic Reference 
• Front, Rear and Side Yard Definition and Graphic Reference 
• Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide 

Planning Commission Applications 

• Accessory Structure / Fence / Wall / Gate / Pier  Planning Commission Application
• Grading Appeal Planning Commission Application 
• Division or Partition of Land Planning Commission Application 
• Natural Features Setback Planning Commission Application 
• PUD Planning Commission Application
• Rezoning, Zoning Ordinance, Master Plan Amendment Planning Commission Application  
• Sign  Planning Commission Application 
• Site Plan Review Planning Commission Application 

Zoning Board of Appeals Applications 

•  ZBA Variance Application
• Use Variance Standards Questionnaire 
• Non-Use Variance Standards Questionnaire