City of Oak Park • Technical and Planning Services 14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237 Ph: (248) 691-7450 F: (248) 691-7165 www.oakparkmi.gov
CITY OF OAK PARK
Department of Technical & Planning Services
Business License Process and Application
The City of Oak Park requires all businesses to obtain a Business License prior to opening your
business in the City. The purpose of a business license is to ensure that a business is operating in
the correct Zoning District and that the buildings the businesses are operating within are safe and
in compliance with the Building and Fire Codes.
In addition the Business License process helps the City to better understand the City’s business
community. The information obtained on the Business License Application will help make the
City’s Planning, Economic Development, Public Safety and Public Works more responsive to
the business community’s needs.
The annual $150.00 Business License fee covers the costs associated with processing, inspecting
and administering the program. The license year begins January 1st of each year and terminates
at 12:00 midnight on December 31st of that year.
Steps to be completed prior to opening your business
Before opening your business to the public and/or beginning to conduct transactions, the
following process must be followed and all required approvals must be received:
1) A fully completed Business License Application submitted and $150.00 fee paid.
2) Verification by the Planning Division that the business is correctly zoned.
3) Fire Marshall Inspection.
4) Building Division Inspection.
5) City Council Approval of the Business License
Important: When you are ready to open your business it is the responsibility of the business
owner to call the City (248) 691-7450 for all required inspections. All requests for re-inspections
(Fire or Building) should call (248) 691-7450.
A new Certificate of Occupancy will be issued when all inspections have been satisfied as part of
the Business License process.
Required Licenses from State and County Health Departments, the State Department of
Agriculture or any other outside governmental agency must be provided to the City of Oak Park
prior to opening.
Failure to follow the above process WILL result in delays to the business opening.
City of Oak Park Department of Technical & Planning Services
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Business Pre-Inspection Checklist
P
lease review this checklist before inspections take place. Any deficiencies may lead to the delay of your
business opening.
1. Fire Extinguishers:
Each fire extinguisher must have a minimum rating of 2A:10BC
A portable extinguisher must be available within 75 feet of travel to all portions of the building,
unobstructed and clearly visible.
The date of the last extinguisher service must be within the last 12 months.
2. Exits:
The exit door(s), corridor and stairs must be clear and unobstructed.
The exit door(s) open without slide locks or bolts.
3. Combustible Materials:
Combustible materials are at least three (3) feet away from appliances.
Flammable liquids are stored in approved container, cabinets or safety cans.
Combustible materials are not to be stored under a staircase.
No storage of material within two (2) feet of the ceiling.
4. Interior and Exterior:
Walls and ceilings are free from holes, loose paint, cracks, etc. All ceiling tiles are in place and free
from damages and stains.
5. Restrooms:
Code compliant sign must be installed adjacent to the restroom door.
6. Address Numbers:
Numbers that indicate the building address must be clearly visible from the street side of the building.
Minimum of 4 inches high and ½ wide in contrasting color to the background. Including suite numbers.
7. Electrical:
Wall outlets, switches and all electrical boxes shall have cover plates and are not overloaded.
Cords and cables are in good condition.
Extension cords are U.L. listed outlet bar type (surge protector style).
Wall outlets by water sources must be GFCI outlets.
Electrical panel circuits must be labeled.
All exit/egress lights must function properly.
8. Trash Dumpsters:
The dumpster is at least five (15) feet from any building, window or opening, or has a sprinkler head
above it.
9. Fire Alarm (as applicable):
The fire alarm system is in working condition; it has been serviced and tested by a state licensed fire
alarm contractor within the past 12 months (keep a copy of the report on file).
10. Fire Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems:
A state licensed fire suppression contractor has conducted a test of the system within the past five year.
There is at least eighteen (18) inches clearance below the fire sprinkler heads.
The system is maintained in working condition.
11. Contact Numbers:
Names & Phone Numbers of people to contact in case of emergency (Alarm, Broken Window, etc.) ar
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to be given to the Public Safety Department.
12. Burglar Alarm:
If a building is alarmed, what company is it through, name and telephone number. If not alarmed ar
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t
here future plans for an alarm.
13. Licenses:
Provide a copy of any State, or County License or Permit required to operate your business.
14. Exterior Lighting:
Note any exterior lighting on building and whether it is motion activated or not.
City of Oak Park
Business License Application
P
lease fill out COMPLETELY
License Number: _____________
New Renewal Fee: $150.00
Business Information:
Business Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________ Suite: _________________________
Business Phone: _______________ Fax: _______________
E-Mail: _____________________________ Web Site: ___________________________
B
usiness Type (check one):
Retail
Day Care
Business Description
Restaurant, Sit-down Restaurant, Carry-out
Office Bank, Credit Union, Financial ___________________
Auto Service or Repair
Gas Station
I
ndustrial
Warehouse ___________________
Hair & Nail Salons, Barber shops - number of stations: _________
Other (please describe):____________________________________________________
Number of Employees: ________ Proposed Opening Date (Subject to approval): __________________
Square footage of Business/Building ____________ Number of parking spaces available on site________
Ownership:
Corporation
Individual
Partnership
LLC
Limited Partnership
Corporation Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Qualified Agent Name: __________________________________________________________________
Business Owner(s) Information:
(1
) Name: __________________________________________ Driver’s License #: _______________________
A
ddress: _________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________
C
ity: ____________________________________________ State: ____________ Zip: _______________
E
mail: ____________________________________________
(2
) Name: _________________________________________ Driver’s License #: _______________________
A
ddress: _________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________
C
ity: ____________________________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ________________
E
mail: ____________________________________________
Building Owner or Management Company Information:
Name: Qualified Agent Name: __________________________
A
ddress: ______________________________________ City: ________________________________
S
tate: _______ Zip: ________ Phone: __________________ Email: ______________________
Emergency Contact Information (After Hours):
Name: _______________________________________ Phone: ________________________________
Title: _____________________________________ Email: _____________________________
N
ame: _______________________________________ Phone: ________________________________
T
itle:
_____________________________________ Email: _____________________________
Alarm Company:
N
ame: _______________________________________ Phone: ________________________________
A
ddress: ___________________________________________________________________________
STREET CITY STATE ZIP
Please attach a list of any Flammable or Toxic Materials Stored in Building.
I
hereby certify that I am the owner, or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of the above-described
business. I further certify that to the best of my knowledge this is a true and correct application and
understand the falsification of this application is cause for revocation or suspension of this license.
_________
___________________________________ _________________________
Signature & Title of Applicant Date
City Office Use Only
Date Paid: ______________ License Fee: $_______________ Date Issued: _____________
Denial Date:_____________ Reason for Denial:___________________________________
Required Approvals:
Planning.: ______________________________ Date: ____________________
Zoning:______________________ Conditions:__________________________________
Building: ______________________________ Date: ____________________
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