Planning Division Forms

We have made available the Planning Division forms and applications for your convenience.

Design and Sign Review
Lot Split Request
Rezoning Request
Site Plan Review
Special Events
Special Use
Wireless Communication Facility
Zoning Board of Appeals

Design and Sign Review

Design and Sign Review Application

In accordance with the Design Review Ordinance, Chapter 42, Article III, Division 14, Section 42-530, any exterior design changes involving a sign or the erection, construction, alteration or repair of any building or structure shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of a sign or building permit or as part of the site plan review process. Please review the Ordinance before submitting this application to assure compliance with the various provisions.

Please review the submission requirements, complete the application form, and submit all required information to the Planning Division for the Design Review Board. The Design Review Board meets bi-monthly at posted times scheduled by the Board held at the Township Hall.

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Lot Split Request

Lot Split Application

In accordance with the Lot Split Ordinance, Chapter 18, Article III, Division I, Section 18-232, any division or partition of lots and parcels shall be reviewed and approved by the Township Board prior to the sale or development of any resultant lots or parcels of property. Please review the Ordinance before submitting this application to assure compliance with the various provisions.

Please review the submission requirements, complete the application form, and submit all required information to the Planning Division for consideration of the lot division request by the Township Board. The Township Board meets the second and fourth Monday of every month (unless otherwise scheduled) at 8:00 PM at the Township Hall.

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Rezoning Request

Rezoning Request Application

In accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 42, the Planning Commission shall review rezoning requests and forward a recommendation to the Township Board for review and approval. With a recommendation from the Planning Commission, the Township Board shall review the rezoning request for approval. Please review the Ordinance before submitting this application to assure compliance with the various provisions.

Please review the submission requirements, complete the application form, and submit all required information to the Planning Division for consideration of the rezoning request by the Township Board. The Township Board meets the second and fourth Monday of every month (unless otherwise scheduled) at 8:00 PM at the Township Hall.

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Site Plan Review

Site Plan Review Application

In accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 42, the Planning Commission shall review any site changes involving the construction or alteration of any building or structure, parking lot or landscape improvements. With a recommendation from the Planning Commission, the Township Board shall review the site plan for final approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Please review the Ordinance before submitting this application to assure compliance with the various provisions.

Please review the submission requirements, complete the application form, and submit all required information to the Planning Division for the Township Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month (unless otherwise scheduled) at 7:00 PM held at the Township Hall.

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Special Events

Special Events Application

All applications must be submitted NO LATER than two weeks prior to the next Design Review Board meeting Major Events such as national golf tournaments, the "Dream Cruise", grand opening celebrations, or other similar events shall comply with the following:

A "Special Event" permit shall be required upon approval by the Design Review Board prior to any activity for such a major event to take place in all Zoning Districts of Bloomfield Township when any one (1) of the following criteria may be found as determined by the Township Supervisor:

Any event that may exceed a 48 hour period
Impairment to vehicular or pedestrian traffic and/or parking or the public road right of way
Protection of public and private health, safety welfare and property.
Use of pyrotechnical equipment.
Over-night occupancy (Chapter 42, Article IV, Sec. 42-564)
Over-night parking of vehicles equipped for camping (Chapter 42, Article IV, Sec. 42-564)
Over-night parking of trailers or mechanical equipment (Chapter 42, Article IV, Sec. 42-564)
Use of electricity, mechanical devices, or auxiliary lighting. (Chapter 42, Article IV, Sec. 42-559 & Chapter 42, Article IV, Sec. 42-564)
Location of equipment, structures or devices within the road right-of-way (Ord. 510)
Location of equipment, structures or devices in any yard other than in a rear yard. (Chapter 42, Article IV, Sec. 42-559)
Placement of more than one (1) "Accessory Sign" or more than one (1) "Non-Accessory Sign" (Chapter 42, Article IV, Sec. 42-568)
When a violation of the zoning district restriction may occur.

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Special Use Permit

Special Use Permit Application

Special Use requests such as, day care facilities, are reviewed by the Design Review Board or the Planning Commission as determined by the Planning, Building & Ordinance Department.

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Wireless Communication Facility

In accordance with the Zoning Ordinance Article IV, Sec. 42-575, it is the purpose and intent of the township to regulate wireless communication facilities in a manner, which will retain the integrity of neighborhoods and the character, property values and aesthetic quality of the community at large.

Please review the Ordinance before submitting this application to assure compliance with the various provisions.

Please review the submission requirements, complete the application form, and submit all required information to the Planning Division.

Link to Planning Fee Schedule

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals Application

In accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 42, appeals from the strict applications of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance may be made to the Zoning Board of Appeals upon finding the standards of practical difficulty or hardship have been met. Please review the Ordinance before submitting this application to assure compliance with the various provisions.

Please review the submission requirements, complete the application form, and submit all required information to the Planning Division for the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets the second Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise scheduled) at 7:00 PM held at the Township Hall.

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P.O. Box 489
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0489
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