Engineering Permit
The City of Royal Oak Engineering Division issues permits for construction or blockage activities in the public right-of-way and for commercial on-site paving as outlined below. The fee schedule, which includes permit fees, inspection rates and performance guarantee amounts is updated annually.
All engineering permits require a work description with site plan drawing and certificate of insurance. Permit applications can be delivered by hand, via email or applied for online.
Permits MUST be applied for by the contractor.
Engineering permits applied for by the homeowner will not be accepted.
Apply in Person
Bring completed application form, site plan and certificate of insurance to:
Royal Oak City Hall
203 S. Troy Street
Royal Oak, MI 48030
Apply via Email
Send completed application form, site plan and certificate of insurance in PDF format to:
engineering@romi.gov
Apply Online
Visit BSAonline.com and choose Royal Oak municipality. Log in to your account and apply for an Engineering permit.
Storm Water Detention
Any development, renovation or addition to an existing development within the city must detain the storm water runoff from the improvement on-site in accordance with City Ordinance §644. This requirement excludes properties in the Central Business District Zones and properties used for one- and two-family residential purposes. Properties that are less than 6,100 square feet in area do not require storm water detention, but may have to file a lien for future storm water detention with the city.
Engineering Permit Categories
Commercial Projects
This category is for major commercial and multi-family developments.
Container in ROW
When a dumpster, storage pod, or other container needs to be placed in the roadway, parking spot or public right-of-way
Electrical - Underground
Installation of electrical services underground instead of aerial.
New House/Major Reconstruction
Builders and contractors doing major renovations or new construction homes are required to have an engineering permit to cover any damage to the public right-of-way, underground water/sewer lead installations, sidewalk and approach replacement and lawn restoration.
On-Site Paving
Required when a commercial business or multi-family residential property is repairing, resurfacing or replacing their parking lot. One and two-family homes are exempt from this permit.
Right-of-Way
For any construction or blockage activities in the public right-of-way that does not fit into a specific category.
Sewer Lead Repair/Tap or Water Service Repair/Tap
When repairing or replacing a private sewer/water lead in the public right-of-way, requires excavation under the sidewalk, greenbelt or roadway. Also required for rear-yard sewer taps.
Sidewalk/Approach/Curb
When replacing concrete on city property.
Telecommunications - Aerial or Underground
These two categories are for the installation of cable or other telecommunication lines either underground or aerially attached to existing utility poles.
Traffic Control
Required when closing or blocking the public sidewalk, traffic lane(s), or full roadway for construction activities.