CLERK’S OFFICE
5200 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, Michigan 48329-3773
Telephone: (248) 674-6266 Fax: (248) 674-5455
TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE ORDINANCE
Application available at Waterford Township Clerk’s Office
Duration: A period of up to 90 Calendar Days; renewable up to an additional ninety (90) calendar days
Fee: $250.00 Non-Refundable (for every 30 days)
$500.00 Refundable Performance Bond
All Non-Permanent Sales location operators are required to post a Cash Performance Bond, in the amount of
$500.00. This Performance Bond will be returned to the operator provided the site of their location has been
completely cleaned up of litter and debris within 15 days following the close of business. Failure to clean up their
location within 15 days after terminating operations at their location will result in forfeiture of the Bond. Contact
Development Services (248-674-6238) to schedule a site inspection once clean up is complete.
Payment: Cash or Check - Please make checks payable to Waterford Township
Fee only is waived for Veteran of Armed Forces with proof.
One site only – Veteran must be present at all times.
Requirements:
• Copy of State issued ID, birth certificate or passport
• Michigan Sales Tax License
• State of Michigan Fireworks License and Certificate of Liability Insurance (fireworks sales only)
• Oakland County Transient Merchant License (1200 N Telegraph, Pontiac)
• Notarized letter of permission from property owner to use/rent site of sale
• Police Department – In house background form $25.00 (Hrs. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-TH)
• Zoning: The subject property must possess the C-4, Extensive Business District
• A Site Plan drawn to a minimum scale of 1”=40’ and does not exceed a maximum scale of 1”=10’ for the proposed
Transient Merchant use(s) or activities. All such plans shall contain the following information:
• Property lines and dimensions
• Site access (e.g. curb cuts / driveways)
• Location of all proposed buildings, structures, shelters and displays of merchandise.
• Off-street parking areas for employees and customers.
• A scaled detailed drawing of any proposed advertising signage that shows its proposed overall sign area (sq.
ft.), height, materials and location.
• The boundaries within which the Transient Merchant sales and activities will occur.
• Location of restroom facilities.
• Solid waste disposal methods or facilities.
• Location and power source for any appliances i.e., generators.
• Setback Requirements: All Transient Merchant activities including display areas are to be setback a minimum of
30 ft. from the front property line and no less than 10 ft. from any side or rear property line.
• Signage: One (1) promotional or advertising sign is allowed in conjunction with an approved Transient Merchant
activity/location. Such sign shall be no larger than 32 sq. ft. and no higher 8 ft. above grade. Any/All proposed
signage must be setback a minimum of 15 ft. from the front property of the subject property and reviewed and
approved by the Zoning official prior to installation.
• Additional information or site improvements may be required by the Zoning official to insure the overall safety of
the transient merchant operation.