Permits

The Permits Office processes several different 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.
The process includes the review of permit applications and plans submitted by property owners, truckers, developers, public utility companies, and local units of government, as well as issuance of permits and on-site inspections.

Permit Office Hours

Office hours are: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed for holidays)

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Permit Applications

Applications are located on the the forms page.

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Right-Of-Way Encroachments

Michigan Stat Law prohibits the placement of any object, except authorized mailbox mountings, within the highway right-of-way without a permit from the road authority.

Mailboxes

Since mailboxes are set at windshield level and generally placed close to the edge of road or road shoulder it is important that neither the mailbox nor the mailbox support present a hazard to an errant motorist if struck.