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 Board of Review
PetitionThe Board of Review will meet for the purpose of hearing and considering assessment protests in the Novi City Council Chambers. No appointments will be given until a petition is received by the Assessing Department. |
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Application for
Poverty Exemption Persons on fixed or limited income may be eligible for a reduction in property taxes due to poverty. |
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Address/Name
Change Form |
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Homeowner's
Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit This affidavit allows you to claim an exemption from some school operating taxes. |
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Request
to Rescind/ Withdraw Principal Residence Exemption If you stop using your exempted property as your principal residence but are not selling it, you must file this form to rescind your claim. |
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Property
Transfer Affidavit This form must be filed whenever real estate or some types of personal property are transferred. |
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Land Division
Instructions and Application |
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Conditional
Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption An owner may receive the PRE on the previous principal residence for up to three years if that property is not occupied, is for sale, is not leased, and is not used for any business or commercial purpose. |
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City Boards and
Commissions Application The purpose of this form is to provide the Mayor and City Council members with some information about residents considered for appointment. |
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Youth Council
Application City of Novi seeking youth to serve on newly formed Youth Council and Boards and Commissions. Click here to read more about the Novi Youth Council. |
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February 28, 2012
Presidential Primary
Election |
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for Business Registration - New Businesses Application for Business Registration - RENEWAL There will be no Businesses Registration requirement beginning in 2010. Read more about this in the Business Registration page. |
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Hazardous
Materials Reporting Packet NEW BUSINESSES need to complete this packet along with their Application for Business Registration. This packet includes three forms to complete: Hazardous Materials Survey, Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement, and the Emergency Contact & Property Information form. |
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Arcade License
Application |
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Arcade License
Renewal Application |
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Auctioneer License
Application |
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City Boards and
Commissions Application The purpose of this form is to provide the Mayor and City Council members with some information about residents considered for appointment. |
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Election
Inspector Application |
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Freedom of
Information Request |
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Going Out of Business
Sale, Removal Sale or Damaged Goods Sale Application |
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Liquor License
Application |
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Massage Business
License Application |
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Massage
Business License - Renewal Application |
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Massage
Therapist Permit Application |
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Massage
Therapist Permit - Renewal Application |
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Non-Commercial
Solicitation Permit Application |
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Outdoor
Gathering Permit Application |
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Peddler's License
Application |
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Precious
Metal and Gem Deal Act Application
Precious Metal and Gem Deal Act Application - Additional
Employee |
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Refuse Collection
License Application |
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Request for
Election Records |
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Taxicab Driver
Permit Application |
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Taxicab License
Application |
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Voter Registration
Form |
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Youth Council
Application City of Novi seeking youth to serve on newly formed Youth Council and Boards and Commissions. |
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Community
Special Event Sign Waiver Request |
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Pre-Application
Meeting Request |
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Request
for Estimated Fees |
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Application
for Site Plan and Land Use Approval |
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Preliminary
Site Plan Checklist |
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Project
and Street Name Request Form |
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Hazardous
Materials Packet |
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Final
Site Plan Submittal |
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Final
Site Plan Checklist |
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Other
Agency Checklist |
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No
Revision Facade Affidavit |
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Site
Plan Revision Submittal Form |
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Non-Domestic
User Survey |
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Text
Amendment Application |
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Applicant's
Acceptance Document Transmittal |
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Wetland
Boundary Determination |
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Seasonal
Outdoor Seating Application for Approval
Application for Seasonal Outdoor Seating Inspection Read more about Seasonal Outdoor Seating by clicking here. |
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~~ Frequently Used Forms ~~ |
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Application
for Building Permit and Plan Examination This application must be completed for residential and non-residential permits. |
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Application
for Addresses This application must be completed for any development to receive an address for a subdivision (residential or non-residential) or an individual non-residential lot. This does not need to be completed for a single family residential home unless it is not in an existing or proposed subdivision. |
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Electrical Permit
Application A copy of the electrical fee schedule is included with the application. |
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Plumbing Permit
Application A copy of the plumbing fee schedule is included with the application. |
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Mechanical
Permit Application A copy of the mechanical fee schedule in included with the application. |
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Mechanical
Permit Application - Refrigeration A copy of the mechanical fee schedule in included with the application. |
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Gas Pressure Test An explanation of this is included with the Form. |
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Wetlands Affidavit Must be completed for any residential work, i.e., new homes, additions, decks, pools, etc. |
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Woodlands Affidavit Must be completed for any residential work, i.e., new homes, additions, decks, pools, etc. |
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Request for
Private Development Inspection This form must be filled out in order to schedule an inspection regarding financial guarantees. If you are requesting a landscape, woodland, or street tree inspection please include the completed Landscape and Tree Inspection Checklist. |
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~~ New Home ~~ |
| Please complete all of the forms
listed and submit with your plans for a building permit. Read
more about building a new home in the
City Code. Or click
here to read the
Michigan Energy Code. Please Note: The new
Michigan Energy Code will go into effect in the near future. For
the new code
click here. Additional Information: 
Residential Building Permit Requirements
Residential New Home Fees |
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Plan Review Sheet This application must be completed for residential and non-residential permits. |
| Acknowledgment of Disclosure |
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Land
Improvement Permit Application |
Truss Schematic Plan RequirementsTruss specs and truss layout will be required to be on site for the rough building inspection. These must be on site before an inspection can be performed. In addition, the specifications must be signed and sealed by a registered architect or engineer from the State of Michigan and have the job address on the specs. Once the rough inspection is approved the inspector is to take (1) one copy back to office to be filed in the specific project file.With regards to the plan review, a truss layout must be submitted along with the plans to be reviewed. In addition, the plans must show structural point loads, header material, header sizes, laminated beams, micro lams, etc. |
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Occupancy Request When you would like to request occupancy you must complete this form. Please note that the Building Department requires a two day notice to process the request. |
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~~ Other ~~ |
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Minor Land
Improvement Permit Application This permit is required for any improvement that will affect drainage of a property. |
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Homeowner
Permit Policy If you are a homeowner wishing to act as your own general contractor and to obtain your own permits, please complete this form. |
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Air
Conditioner Affidavit Included is the affidavit and Ordinance language regarding the placement of an air conditioner on your property. |
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Soil Erosion Permit for Residential Lot or Seawall Permit application to obtain a soil erosion permit |
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Zoning
Compliance Permit Application This permit is required for any accessory structure less than 200 square feet. |
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Soil
Erosion Permit for New Development Permit application to obtain a soil erosion permit. |
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Administrative
Board of Appeals Typically this form is used to obtain a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. |
| Woodland Review Board Application |
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Application Use this form to appeal the determination of the Building Inspector/Ordinance Officer denying an application for various permits. Read all about the Zoning Board of Appeals Procedures, Requirements and Schedules here. |
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Temporary
Special Land Use Application A Temporary Special Land Use Permit is required by the City of Novi Code of Ordinances for temporary buildings and uses for temporary periods of time. Read more here. |
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Temporary
Special Exception Application The City of Novi Code of Ordinances requires a Temporary Special Exception Permit for tent, sidewalk, or flower/plant sales that are accessory to a permitted use of property, and seasonal sales of produce (i.e., fruits and vegetables), firewood, or Christmas trees and the temporary location of a temporary or premanufactured building. Read more here. |
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Construction Board of Appeals Packet Read about the Construction Board of Appeals process here. |
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Sign Permit
Application Permit application to obtain a sign permit. |
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~~ Flood Plain ~~ |
| Please note that FEMA maps are available for viewing at the Building Department counter. You may also visit the FEMA website for more information. |
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Floodplain
Use Permit Application and Information |
| Flood Insurance Rate Map |
| Additional Information: Click here for Checklists
Digital Imaging Fees (under revision)
Plan Review and Permit Fees (under revision) |
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Application
for Building Permit and Plan Examination This application must be completed for residential and non-residential permits. |
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Plan Review Sheet This application must be completed for residential and non-residential permits. |
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Application
for Addresses This application must be completed for any development to receive an address for a subdivision (residential or non-residential) or an individual non-residential lot. This does not need to be completed for a single family residential home unless it is not in an existing or proposed subdivision. |
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Electrical Permit
Application A copy of the electrical fee schedule is included with the application. |
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Electrical Contractor Registration |
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Plumbing Permit
Application A copy of the plumbing fee schedule is included with the application. |
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Plumbing Contractor Registration |
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Mechanical
Permit Application - Heating A copy of the mechanical fee schedule in included with the application. |
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Mechanical
Permit Application - Refrigeration A copy of the mechanical fee schedule in included with the application. |
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Mechanical Contractor Registration |
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Fire Alarm
Permit Application A copy of the fire alarm fee schedule is included with the application. Also see Fire Alarm Plan Submittal Checklist. |
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Fire
Suppression Permit Application. Also see
Fire Sprinkler Plan Submittal Checklist. |
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Request for
Private Development Inspection This form must be filled out in order to schedule an inspection regarding financial guarantees. If you are requesting a landscape, woodland, or street tree inspection please include the completed Landscape and Tree Inspection Checklist. |
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Occupancy
Request When you would like to request occupancy you must complete this form. Please note that the Building Department requires a two day notice to process the request. |
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~~ Flood Plain ~~ |
| Please note that FEMA maps are
available for viewing at the Building Department counter or by
clicking on the link below. FEMA Flood Maps |
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Floodplain
Use Permit Application and Information |
| Flood Insurance Rate Map |
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~~ Other ~~ |
| Woodland Review Board Application |
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Application Use this form to appeal the determination of the Building Inspector refusing an application for various permits. Read all about the Zoning Board of Appeals Procedures, Requirements and Schedules here. |
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Temporary
Special Land Use Application A Temporary Special Land Use Permit is required by the City of Novi Code of Ordinances for temporary buildings and uses for temporary periods of time. Read more here. |
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Temporary
Special Exception Application The City of Novi Code of Ordinances requires a Temporary Special Exception Permit for tent sales, sidewalk sales or seasonal sales of produce, firewood, or Christmas trees and the temporary location of a temporary or premanufactured building. Read more here. |
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Construction Board of Appeals Packet Read about the Construction Board of Appeals process here. |
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Sign Permit
Application Permit application to obtain a sign permit. |
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Soil
Erosion Permit for New Development Permit application to obtain a soil erosion permit. |
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Portable Toilet
Permit Information on obtaining a permit to allow a portable toilet for a special event. |
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Complaint Form Make a Statement of Complaint to the Department of Building and Safety with this form. Prior to filing a complaint please contact your builder, landlord, managing company, etc. in writing to try to reach a solution. |
| Contractor Affidavit |
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Specimen
& Historic Tree Nomination Form Read more about Specimen and Historic Trees by clicking here. |
| Hold Harmless Letters: (back to Building forms) |
| These forms are only to be submitted when requested by the City or representatives of the City. Submitting these documents may require filing fees. |
| Easement |
| Masonry Construction |
| Mass Grading |
| Mortgage Purposes Only |
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Release/Indemnity - Driveway Slope/Grading Additional Information: Requirements for Submitting a Release & Indemnity Agreement |
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Release/Indemnity - Grading Additional Information: Requirements for Submitting a Release & Indemnity Agreement |
| Starting Permit |
| Steel Construction |
Water & Sewer Forms
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Water
Restriction Exemption Form |
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Final
Water Bill Request Form |
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Bidder's
Qualification & Experience Statement This statement must be submitted with all sealed bids. |
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R.O.W. Construction
Work/Closure Permit Application and permit to construct, operate, use and/or maintain within the Right-of-Way or to close a city street. This permit includes the Rules and Regulations for Construction Within, Over or Below Public Places, which can also be viewed on the website by clicking here. |
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R.O.W.
Checklist for Utility Installation |
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Design
and Construction Standards Request for Variance |
| Easements or Agreements |
| NOTE – All exhibits pertaining to the below easements or agreements shall be in the order and format of the following: 1) Exhibit “A” – a metes and bounds description of the parent parcel; 2) Exhibit “B” – a metes and bounds description of the easement or agreement area; and 3) Exhibit “C” – a surveyed pictorial representation or drawing of the exhibits A and/or B. (Any other required attached materials, i.e., Maintenance Activities, Costs, Adjustments, etc., may be submitted as Exhibit “D”). |
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Sanitary Sewer System Easement This easement form is necessary to allow maintenance of the sanitary sewer system located on the developed property by the City of Novi. This form and any exhibits are subject to the approval of the City. The sanitary sewer easement described must be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in width. |
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Water System
Easement This easement form is necessary to allow maintenance of the water system located on the developed property by the City of Novi. This form and any exhibits are subject to the approval of the City. The water main easement described must be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in width. |
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Bill-of-Sale for
Subdivisions This form is required for each utility (water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer) and/or street(s) within a subdivision, conveying the improvements to the City of Novi. This document and any exhibits are subject to the approval of the City. |
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Bill-of-Sale
for Non-Residential Developments This form is required for each utility (water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer) and/or street(s) within a non-residential development, conveying the improvements to the City of Novi. This form and any exhibits are subject to the approval of the City. |
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Conservation Easement This easement form is necessary for the protection of the remaining wetlands and/or woodlands area on the developed site. This easement should include the natural features associated with the wetlands and/or woodlands. This document and any exhibits are subject to the approval of the City. |
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Cross Access
Easement This easement form is necessary when access is proposed for back and forth movement between two parcels. This easement form and any exhibits are subject to the approval of the City. |
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Ingress
and Egress Easement This form is required when allowing vehicular ingress, egress and circulation of one parcel to another, but not both. This easement form and any exhibits are subject to the approval of the City. |
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Emergency Access Easement This document form is required for the purpose of ingress and egress by emergency service providers in, over, upon and through the developed property. This easement form and any exhibits are subject to the approval of the City. |
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Sidewalk
Easement This easement document is required for the purpose of providing a permanent easement for a public walkway over, across and through the developed property. This easement document and any exhibits are subject to the approval of the City. |
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Storm Drainage Maintenance Easement Agreement This form is required when storm drainage is detained and/or retained, including but not limited to detention/sedimentation basins for the collection, conveyance, storage, treatment and/or discharge of storm water from the property. This document insures that the Storm Water Facilities operate and continue to function as intended at the owner’s expense. This agreement and any exhibits are subject to the approval of the City. |
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Storm Sewer and Surface Drainage Easement This easement form is a requirement for the purposes of storm water and surface drainage, over, upon, across, in, through the developed property. This document and any exhibits are subject to the approval of the City. |
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Maintenance and Guarantee Bond - City Contract Maintenance and Guarantee Bond - Developer This form is required of any proposed public utility (water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer) and/or street(s), separately, for a period of two (2) years, from the date of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issuance. Its purpose is to insure the improvements are in good working and functioning order during that period and allowing the ability to repair any necessary defects. This document and any exhibits are subject to the approval of the City. |
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Subordination Agreement This form is required if the under signer of a mortgage, a particular easement or a bill-of-sale is different than listed as owner of record. This agreement recognizes the agent as an authorized member of the development to dedicate any improvements to the City of Novi. This document and any exhibits are subject to the approval of the City. |
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Hazardous
Materials Reporting Packet |
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Employment
Application Application for Employment for the City of Novi. Click here to see the available job postings. |
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Registration
Form Use this form to register for classes, events, leagues, etc. listed in Engage! Click here to see the current Recreation Program. Or click here to register online. |
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Volunteer
Coach Application Form |
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General
Volunteer Application Form |
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Commemorative Tree Order Form Read more about this here. |
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Street Tree Permit
Application |
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Emergency
Contact To better service the needs of Novi business owners, we have developed this form to enable us to contact you in the event of an emergency at your business. |
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Identity
Crime Incident Detail Form Read more about Identity Crime by clicking here. |
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Lakes Area Citizens Police Academy Application for Admission The Lakes Area Citizens Police Academy is a 30 hour block of instruction designed to give the public a working knowledge of the police department’s personnel and policies. To enroll, complete this application. Click here to read more about the Academy. |
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Special Needs
Form In order to provide better service to the people of our Community, the Novi Police Department has a feature in its computer system referred to as “Citizens with Special Needs.” This feature will allow the Police/Fire Medical services to be aware of any special situations you may have prior to responding to your home. |
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Application
for Deferment of Summer Taxes |
| Dog License Click here for information on Dog Licenses. |
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Membership Application Fill out this information to serve as a member of a Novi Youth Assistance Committee. |
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