The Permits Office processes several types of permits. A permit is required any time you perform work within the road right of way (MCL 224.19). This includes permits for driveways, road approaches, utility construction and etc. Additionally, any oversize or overweight loads or vehicles require a special permit from the Road Commission.

Most often the initial contact any resident, developer or builder has with the regulatory process occurs when a development is still an idea. At this initial stage in the decision process, specific information on permits and regulations is critical for determining whether or not to commit time and money to a development.

Information is needed in order to test the feasibility of a particular course of action.  Does the development conform to the local zoning ordinance?  What permits are required?  How long will it take to get the permits?  How much do the permits cost?

The primary objective of the Livingston County Permit Guidebook is to compile information about the regulatory processes of Livingston County governmental departments into one document that will guide anyone seeking development assistance.

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It is a critical time for Southeast Michigan. A lot of issues need to be addressed. One of the most important is that of transportation funding. How should roads and transit be funded in the future? In order to answer that question, everyone needs to understand how the region’s transportation system is currently funded.

The simple answer is that the system is funded at the gas pump every time we buy a gallon of gas. But, it is much more complicated because that revenue isn’t enough to meet the needs of an aging transportation system. This special issue of SEMscope, A Citizens’ Guide to Transportation Funding is a must read. It answers these very tough questions.

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Policies and procedures for setting and posting speed limits on county roadways in Livingston County, Michigan.

Myth #1: Speed limits significantly affect traffic speeds.

Reality: Traffic speeds do not significantly change following the posting of new or revised speed limits. Most drivers travel at speeds that they consider safe, regardless of the speed limit.

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